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racindriver1 #1 26/03/2009 - 12h54

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Im very new to this...so far my 2 webcams i use for normal have ir filter coated,can this be removed.?..or I have a ps2 eyetoy...i understand this will work but does it also need ir filter removed.?..how is this done on eyetoy.

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robgreaves #2 07/05/2009 - 06h50

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I'm using my camera with the IR filter still in place, but 2 pieces of exposed camera film negative over the lens.

With IR LED's, it works perfectly.

However, I have a frame-rate issue. On my slow old PC I get a good 30fps, but on my new dual core machine I only get 15fps.

The camera is great for FreeTrack though, in my experience.

Rob in Oz.
babasior #3 07/05/2009 - 12h31

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Didja use this kind of camera !

Look on forum, i think there is some pictures of it !
blueeagle69 #4 09/05/2009 - 03h29

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Every now and again, I was getting 12 fps with my PS2 Eyetoy.
This happened after I selected and de-selected auto exposure.(there seems to be a problem with the Logitech drivers).
Anyway, I found a fix that worked for me.

Keep Freetrack running but stop the camera.
Unplug the Eyetoy from the PC, then plug it back in.
Wat 1-2 seconds, then select another camera source from the Freetrack list.
Lastly re-select the Eyetoy, then restart the camera.
This worked for me.

Hope it helps you.
I am running a dual core Athlon.
Incidentally, I couldn't find any camera film, and a floppy disc is too strong with the IR filter in place.
As a result, I could only use my beloved Freetrack at night when all my computer room lights were out.
But I had an ephiphany. I fitted a lense from a pair of sunglasses over the lense of the Eyetoy.
It now sees my IR LED's perfect even with the light on B)
My Eyetoy now looks very cool. Allbeit a Cyclops... But a cool one :D
Long live Freetrack.
Edited by blueeagle69 on 09/05/2009 at 03h37.
robgreaves #5 10/05/2009 - 15h31

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On my EyeToy camera, I cut two little squares of exposed colour camera film, then trimmed the corners of each with a little chamfer. These pieces then clip into the lens housing with a little 'snap' and stay in there permanently. It looks like a factory-fit, and works superbly.

50mA to my filed down then polished LED's, and I can use this thing in broad daylight.

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