Using your EyeToy as a webcam on your PC
Now I’ve moved to WordPress I’m reprinting my most popular page, so that comments still work (comments now disabled on the old blog).
http://support.dlink.com
Use drop down boxes to locate drivers for;
D-Link DSB-C310 (Rev B1)
Download driver from D-Link
Unzip to a folder
Go to folder, locate OV519.inf,
Right click file,
Properties>Untick ‘Read Only’
Open OV519.inf in Notepad
Edit>Replace
Replace
VID_05A9&PID_8519
with
VID_054C&PID_0154
Select ‘Replace All’
Save OV519.inf
Then, plug your Eye Toy into the USB port, wait for it to be recognised and
install the drivers’ in the normal way using the Have Disk option at the
prompt and the modified OV519.inf file.
(double check which drivers you’re installing as my Win2k attempted
to install its own driver)
During the installation, you’ll get a system box with ???? in it…this is
the 50Hz/60Hz option setting. I set it to 50Hz for now.
That’s it.
The software to view the webcam output is included in the driver pack…
AMCAP.EXE, Options>Tick Preview
You should now get a picture of whatever your EyeToy is pointed at.
UPDATE: Well, just tried it, and it works, on XP with SP1 installed…
UPDATE 2: Fuller information on this procedure can be FOUND HERE
UPDATE 3: Please note that I am NOT providing a free tech support service for getting your eyetoy working on your PC so complaining that it doesn’t work and asking for help will get you nowhere.
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December 11th, 2006 at 4:56 pm
it doesnt come up that my computer has recognised my eyetoy. What should i do?
January 12th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
I followed the directions but didn’t work. Then found that there are two models and had to modify program to VID_054C&PID_0155 instead of VID_054C&PID_0154. After that the cam worked well. Thanks heaps. On the side it looks like the cam needs a USB2 port which I have just installed. Wasn’t even recognised with a USB1 port.
March 31st, 2007 at 2:22 am
i followed all of your steps but after i have replaced the files i am unsure of what i need to do (what to do in the installation wizard) I would really like some help on how to get it working.
April 1st, 2007 at 12:19 pm
i am having a simailar promlem as jaime. when i plug my eyetoy camera into the USB port the computer doesn’t recognise it. Also is there an easier way to install the eyetoy camera aas a msn messenger webcam as it is proving very dificult for a 13 year old girl.
Cheers
April 28th, 2007 at 11:21 am
It doesn’t work!!! Where is the driver? Where do I save the files?
Just kidding
Gotta love people who ask for help when you specifically say you won’t answer them.
If you can’t be bothered editing the inf files yourself - I’ve put up an ‘illustrated’ step by step guide here: http://www.iplayplaystation.com/eyetoy-as-webcam/
May 25th, 2007 at 1:36 pm
Hi, I have a silver Namtay Eyetoy and I was wondering if It was possible to get this up and running on Windows Vista by any chance? I suppose it’s not possible but if it is I’ll keep an eye here now and then.
June 17th, 2007 at 2:53 pm
WAT dis is rli confusin nd im rli rli rli fed up every site i go on it neva works can sumone plz help me ive been lookin all day since 9 dis mornin
plz help me im desparet!!!!
July 16th, 2007 at 2:43 am
Doesn’t work on my Windows XP. It’s the Silver Eyetoy that is not working..Does it have an in built Mic or not?
September 29th, 2007 at 7:49 pm
I modified this driver before was posted here…
to answer a few of the latest questions,
1. if it doesnt recognise the eyetoy, go through controll panel, scanners and camera’s, add a new camera, follow the instructions as normal.
2. Yes, this driver will work with windows vista 32Bit.
As the blogspace owner specifies, he does NOT answer questions or offer technical support, so i hope this answers a few of the FAQ’s.
December 29th, 2007 at 2:27 pm
it didn’t work
January 1st, 2008 at 1:58 am
Im running on XP-PRO.. this worked for me! ALL THE INFO IS HERE TO GET IT WORKIN>>> JUST READ ALL COMMENTS! an use a bit of common sense too!
Thanks very much for driver and assistance! makes a great web cam! and lastly…. HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!! woo hooo! 2008!