What did you change in the I_ file? And are you willing to share it?
Maybe its usefull to write a small how to on this for others to follow?
Henk
[quote=“rlmalisz, post:180, topic:165921”]So for my Brave New Vera2, I decided to clean my approach up. I installed the Foscam 8918 as a Generic IP Camera. I uploaded my custom implementation file (which I named I_Foscam_9818.xml). And then took the camera instance and changed the “I” file in the advanced settings tab to point to that. This way, if I do decide to drop the $$$ for a Pannie at some point, its install can just go by the book (and wizard). Works fine.
@rlmalisz, yes please any help from your successes would be greatly appreciated for those of us that haven’t blazed this trail ::). Did you SSH or use VERA GUI to update the XML? also I take that the Right/Left does not work? Mike
I modified the functions to issue the correct commands for up/down/left/right, just like Shady’s. I changed the zoom in/out functions to A) turn on the IR lights and B) set the image to flipped/reversed. I have since found that the camera seems to boot up with those things in last known state, so I may change the zoom commands to go to an extra preset and back to the main one.
I have attached what I have.
–Richard
[quote=“Henk, post:181, topic:165921”]Richard,
What did you change in the I_ file? And are you willing to share it?
Maybe its usefull to write a small how to on this for others to follow?
I modified the functions to issue the correct commands for up/down/left/right, just like Shady’s. I changed the zoom in/out functions to A) turn on the IR lights and B) set the image to flipped/reversed. I have since found that the camera seems to boot up with those things in last known state, so I may change the zoom commands to go to an extra preset and back to the main one.
I have attached what I have.
–Richard
[quote=“Henk, post:181, topic:165921”]Richard,
What did you change in the I_ file? And are you willing to share it?
Maybe its usefull to write a small how to on this for others to follow?
I went into the MIOS Developers tab, Luup Files, Upload file. Uploaded, and checked the “Restart Luup after upload”. After upload, changed the “impl_file” value in the Advanced tab for the installed Generic IP Camera to “I_Foscam9818.xml”. Hit save.
Left/right/up/down all work fine. I may have left/right/up/down swapped in my implementation, since the my camera is mounted upside-down. Okay, I checked–I had to swap up/down, but not left/right. So you want to edit the file accordingly, if your camera is rightside up.
Great, thanks!
Maybe someone should change this in the original plugin?
Anyway, once you do more working adaptation, dont hesitate to share them.
[quote=“rlmalisz, post:184, topic:165921”]I modified the functions to issue the correct commands for up/down/left/right, just like Shady’s. I changed the zoom in/out functions to A) turn on the IR lights and B) set the image to flipped/reversed. I have since found that the camera seems to boot up with those things in last known state, so I may change the zoom commands to go to an extra preset and back to the main one.
I have attached what I have.
–Richard[/quote]
@MNB
You dnt have to SSH into Vera. All changes can be made using the MIOS WebUI. You can download XMLs there so you can change them on another client (eg windows or apple) then upload them again to Vera
In any device in the advanced tab you can point to specifick Device (D_) and Implementation (I_) files.
Henk
[quote=“MNB, post:182, topic:165921”]@rlmalisz, yes please any help from your successes would be greatly appreciated for those of us that haven’t blazed this trail ::). Did you SSH or use VERA GUI to update the XML? also I take that the Right/Left does not work? Mike
Ahhhh…You changed the MoveDown / MoveUp part but otherwise left the commands as they were. I didn’t think of doing that, I got hung up trying to change the commands. Pretty cool.
Can someone clue me in regarding FTP to upload images from foscam 8918. I have zero experience with this FTP stuff. is this something you can download for free? Where do I start? thanks.
I went into the MIOS Developers tab, Luup Files, Upload file. Uploaded, and checked the “Restart Luup after upload”. After upload, changed the “impl_file” value in the Advanced tab for the installed Generic IP Camera to “I_Foscam9818.xml”. Hit save.
Left/right/up/down all work fine. I may have left/right/up/down swapped in my implementation, since the my camera is mounted upside-down. Okay, I checked–I had to swap up/down, but not left/right. So you want to edit the file accordingly, if your camera is rightside up.
–Richard[/quote]
very nice & thanks. I thought you had a typo; 9818 instead of 8918. So i put the wrong model number as you said “I_Foscam9818.xml” in the impl_file and all the buttons worked, except the zoom in/out buttons. This is where i dont understand, even my panasonic BL-C230, the zoom in/out buttons dont work - same with my foscam 8918. any thoughts.
The Foscam camera does not have zoom capabilities and in the @rlmalisz plugin, Richard stated. [quote=“rlmalisz, post:183, topic:165921”]I changed the zoom in/out functions to A) turn on the IR lights and B) set the image to flipped/reversed[/quote]
The 8918 doesn’t have zoom–just pan/tilt. My plugin maps the zoom buttons to “turn on IR” and “set image to flipped+reversed”. Not sure why you’re having zoom issues with the Pannie. I don’t have one.
And yes, I had a brain-cramp on the name of the plugin. I was mostly trying to avoid collision with any of the standard Luup plugins.
[quote=“waltzer11, post:176, topic:165921”]the only minor problem is the buttons are the opposite: click the left button and the camera goes to the right, same with up, down buttons[/quote]Yes, I did try to change the Left / Right controls by exchanging the command=6 with the command=4 and vice versa. See here. But it returns a Lua error, it’s on my list to revisit and take another look at it.
The Up / Down controls work correctly in my setup.
JOD, I apologize for being too slow regarding these presets and commands. Can you please be kind enough to explain farther what exactly I should do to make the left and right buttons correct; the foscam goes in the opposite direction. I know you directed me to a link earlier. BTW, up/down buttons are properly setup. Again please pardon me for being stupid. you have helped me already; can you please do it again - just the right/left buttons. thanks.
[quote=“wilsonworx, post:177, topic:165921”]Sorry if I’m missing the obvious, but I don’t see the attached file in the link to @shady…[/quote]@wilsonworx,
You may need to have a certain number of posts under your belt before you can see attachements.
Can someone chime in if that’s the case? How many posts?
[quote=“waltzer11, post:192, topic:165921”]Can you please be kind enough to explain farther what exactly I should do to make the left and right buttons correct[/quote]@waltzer11,
See attachment below.
I’ve fixed the Left / Right controls and made the Zoom In (IR On) and Zoom out (IR Off)
Upload the I_xml and then replace the camera’s imp_file with I_Foscam8918.xml
[quote=“JOD, post:193, topic:165921”][quote=“waltzer11, post:192, topic:165921”]Can you please be kind enough to explain farther what exactly I should do to make the left and right buttons correct[/quote]@waltzer11,
See attachment below.
I’ve fixed the Left / Right controls and made the Zoom In (IR On) and Zoom out (IR Off)
Upload the I_xml and the replace the camera’s imp_file with I_Foscam8918.xml
Let me know if that works for you.
JOD.[/quote]
JOD, I sincerely admire your skill and appreciate your help. i cannot thank you enough. left/right buttons are now working properly. THANKS A LOT TO YOU.
How do you guys deal with Foscam hangups? Both my cameras work for few hours and then stop responding until I power-cycle them.
I noticed one thing - if I use them with browser, i.e. open, glance, and close - they keep working forever. Mine worked for months without a single disconnect
But if I use any software that gets constant video stream from the cams, they probably overheat from heavy load (either from wifi or image processing), and just stop working. Cr*p!
Have anybody managed to get any help from foscam support so far?
[quote=“325xi, post:195, topic:165921”]How do you guys deal with Foscam hangups? Both my cameras work for few hours and then stop responding until I power-cycle them.
I noticed one thing - if I use them with browser, i.e. open, glance, and close - they keep working forever. Mine worked for months without a single disconnect
But if I use any software that gets constant video stream from the cams, they probably overheat from heavy load (either from wifi or image processing), and just stop working. Cr*p!
Have anybody managed to get any help from foscam support so far?[/quote]
I had the same problem with my 8918–it just stopped responding to HTTP requests. Power-cycle, and it’s good for a day or so. So I put an appliance module between it and power, and set up a scene to drop the power to it for 10 seconds every night at 2am. Also means if I have to, I can power-cycle it remotely as well.
I think it’s an issue with their (Foscam) WiFi stack. I have updated the firmware on the camera, and haven’t stopped the nightly bumps to see if it’s all better. Too busy for a lot of experimentation these days…
Does this also happen when connected via wire? Personally I wouldn’t want to use one of these over wifi because it would lock all of my routers down to G only and I like the N for greater coverage in my yard.
[quote=“325xi, post:198, topic:165921”]In this case I would buy any $20 router on sale and set it up as dedicated G access point for G devices - while others would connect to N network.
I installed a second Foscam F18918W on my Vera 2. When Vera first loaded, it showed up as a Generic Camera. Ater imputting the passwords and IP/port numbers, I installed the @ Shady special ([i]http://forum.micasaverde.com/index.php?topic=3720.0[/i]).
The image is streaming fine, but I cannot control the camera. I get a “No Implementation” error when I click on any of the move buttons.
The first Foscam F18918W installed as a Panasonc Camera. I’m wondering if I should remove the newly-installed Generic Camera and start over, or is there an easy fix?