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logitech usb cam pin outs?

NoNo Posts: 26
edited 2011-03-26 17:18 in General Discussion
Hey guys wassup,

I have an old usb cam but can't seem to find anything on the pin outs. I cut the usb end off and stripped the cable exposing a red,black,white and green wire. I'm assuming the red and black is for the 5V. Not sure what the white and green is for, I'm guessing video. My question is : would I be able to build a cam w/storage using a basic stamp? Has anyone ever used a usb cam for such projejcts before? Is it complicated to do? My goal is to build a helmet cam for outdoor activities but if its way beyond my programming skill ill pass and just buy a gopro.

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  • HollyMinkowskiHollyMinkowski Posts: 1,398
    edited 2011-03-26 17:18
    red = +5v
    black = gnd
    white = D-
    green = D+

    White and green carry the bi-directional digital data.

    It would take a lot more cpu power to do this than a BS has.

    You could buy one of those little keychain cameras from ebay.
    The good ones cost 25-30 dollars. They can store an hour of
    640x480 NTSC video and are simple to use. Check with erco
    for advice on how to get a good one and not a poor copy as
    there are both good ones and Smile ones on ebay.
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