Use HTC Universal as webcam with MSN Messenger - JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro General

- Use the built-in camera like an USB webcam with MSN Messenger on Desktop PC
- Connection with PC is possible over WLAN or USB/ActiveSync
- Runs only under Windows XP
- Tested with MSN Messenger Version 7.5
- Works possibly also with other DirectShow compatible applications
- Works also with VLC
- Does not work with Skype
installation instructions - http://www.zone1.de/PocketPC/LxCamInstall.html
Official page - http://www.zone1.de/PocketPC/LxCam.html
i have not got MSN, but i hope somebody will find this useful.

i cant seem to use my original webcam after installing the new one. any idea?

igs said:
- Use the built-in camera like an USB webcam with MSN Messenger on Desktop PC
- Connection with PC is possible over WLAN or USB/ActiveSync
- Runs only under Windows XP
- Tested with MSN Messenger Version 7.5
- Works possibly also with other DirectShow compatible applications
- Works also with VLC
- Does not work with Skype
installation instructions - http://www.zone1.de/PocketPC/LxCamInstall.html
Official page - http://www.zone1.de/PocketPC/LxCam.html
i have not got MSN, but i hope somebody will find this useful.
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Hey FOSA!
Thanks so much for the link!!! I havent tried it as yet though, but this was something i was looking around for quite a while to use with my laptop!!!
Thanks so much once again dude!
Cheers,
San

Sorry, I have a problem with this.
I can use this with my O2 mini but not the Exec....
Can anybody confirm it again?
Cheers,

chris_khho said:
Sorry, I have a problem with this.
I can use this with my O2 mini but not the Exec....
Can anybody confirm it again?
Cheers,
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i use it with the exec and it works all fine. just that under the drop down menu for webcam settings, i cannot select my old webcam so decided against it.

vapor,
The program has no problem working on my QTEK9000 and I have no problem using my existing webcam on my PC as well
No need to select any webcam. Just plug-and-play my existing webcam

From memory, isn't this app just taking Photos and streaming them across? I've never tried it but read that elsewhere...
V

Damn, I thought this was gonna add a vidcam for the Pocket PC version of MSN Messenger..

This is pretty cool. If it was high quality and had the option of using both the cameras (not at once) on the universal I'd defo consider the €5 registration.
JAmes

i welcome donations too
I wonder if skype will be supported

this is good but it would better if you could use the camera near the screen on the Universal instead of the main camera...is there a possibility of this?

If this works with WLAN, then you have in your posession a wireless IP camera (of sorts) - haven't tried it myself yet, as have only just read about this app and I'm at work.
Does it only work with MSN or can you use it in any video capture apps?

Thats exactly what you have, although i wouldnt leave it lying about
Its not of good enough quality video (if you ask me) to pay for yet, if this could be improved it would def. be worth paying for.
being able to use the video camera would be good too.
Its seen by windows as a capture device so I imagine it should be able to be used with capture sw.
JAmes

It works with LxCamView.exe on the desktop....
However, if I launch any other application (Trillian, VLC etc.) the app on my PPC fails to pair up with my desktop and throws an error...
Am i missing something???
(Otherwise, its awesome over wifi!!! A poorman's spy camera )
Cheers,
S

tried with my dopod with new rom...
doesnt work

installed the simcap.inf file on my PC but when i try to run the Lxcam application, i get an error msg saying "is not a valid win32 application"
can anyone shed some more light on this as i'd love to have this app up and running.
thank you

vapor said:
chris_khho said:
Sorry, I have a problem with this.
I can use this with my O2 mini but not the Exec....
Can anybody confirm it again?
Cheers,
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i use it with the exec and it works all fine. just that under the drop down menu for webcam settings, i cannot select my old webcam so decided against it.
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If you guys read the installation instructions and readme of the website, its clearly stated this is a known problem. The fix is: (taken straight off the website)
If there are problems with a second webcam in MSN Messenger
If you have selected the LxCamView webcam and it is impossible to switch to another webcam, close MSN Messenger completely (choose Exit in the menu of the MSN Messenger icon in the system tray). Then go to Control Panel - System - Hardware - Device Manager. Under Sound, Video, and Game Controllers, select SimCap. Choose Deactivate, and the LxCamView webcam will not appear any longer in MSN Messenger.

vapor said:
chris_khho said:
Sorry, I have a problem with this.
I can use this with my O2 mini but not the Exec....
Can anybody confirm it again?
Cheers,
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i use it with the exec and it works all fine. just that under the drop down menu for webcam settings, i cannot select my old webcam so decided against it.
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If you guys read the installation instructions and readme of the website, its clearly stated this is a known problem. The fix is: (taken straight off the website)
If there are problems with a second webcam in MSN Messenger
If you have selected the LxCamView webcam and it is impossible to switch to another webcam, close MSN Messenger completely (choose Exit in the menu of the MSN Messenger icon in the system tray). Then go to Control Panel - System - Hardware - Device Manager. Under Sound, Video, and Game Controllers, select SimCap. Choose Deactivate, and the LxCamView webcam will not appear any longer in MSN Messenger.

Can i use this with Yahoo Messenger
Hello,
Can anyone tell me if i can use this with Yahoo Messenger.
Many Many thanks for the help in advance.
Thanks & Regards,
Murty.

Touch Dual
Hey.
This thing aint working at all on my touch dual... the problem is that the pda just dont regognise the ip address im givin it to. no automatic ip box i could check and i have tried all different ips on many different comp. xp, vista32, vista64.
HELP

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Lx Camera Viewer

Hello
I found LXcam program that is using "Camera for Pocket PC Version 2.60 by HTC Corp." it sends video from mobile device to program on PC. Originally it doesn't work for my MDA Compact but after little tweaking it does now. Program itself is not interesting but owner of this program have HTC Camera API http://www.zone1.de/PocketPC/LxCam.html
If you want run this progrum do the following:
1. Establish an ActiveSync connection
2. Start LxCamView.exe on the desktop computer
3. Start LxCam.exe on the Pocket PC
enjoy
http://blog.opennetcf.org/ncowburn/PermaLink,guid,5f0ebbac-8199-4ad1-aaa5-5e84af695359.aspx
Here's the camera api.
It's wrapper not API.
BRILLIENT no idea what to use if for but great fun
shamus said:
It's wrapper not API.
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It's a wrapper with source code, i think that says all.
er... it only works when connected trhu USB?! er... wouldn't a normal webcam be cheaper?
I got a program that does somewthin like that thru WiFi, PPC WebCam. but it aint really live feed. it uses the camera to take pictures and uploads them to an FTP. Then you use a browser on the PC to see the pictures. But it is really slowwwwwwwwwww
it is not work on mda 2
it is not works on mda 2
kgx what kind of error message you get?
I have and XDAIIi and the software works perfect. You connect to your pc/laptop via WI-FI. Then you enter the ip number of the PC/Laptop into the software installed on your XDA. Then run the software on you PC/laptop and thats it. Live 'realtime' video. Wander round the building waving the camera about and evething is shown on the PC/laptop Useless but great fun
Blank screen...
Hi!
XDA II/W2003SE (SIN MERGED) - no error mesages, no sound, nothing else ... black ....any ideas???
both windows (pc and pocket pc ) are black
not working on imate pda2k..
ppc gave error, can't connect to server ip.
can ping each other from pc and from ppc .
also, with and without activsync..
ncruz said:
http://blog.opennetcf.org/ncowburn/PermaLink,guid,5f0ebbac-8199-4ad1-aaa5-5e84af695359.aspx
Here's the camera api.
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ncruz,
have you got the Cowburn API working? On XDA III? Other devices?
:?:
LxCam does work, but veeeeeery slowly. Is it uploading individual pictures rather than using a streaming method?
LxCam does work, but veeeeeery slowly. Is it uploading individual pictures rather than using a streaming method?
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agree.. it's really slow... but what the heck.. it's better than nothing :wink:
A pity no real webcam solution exists for the built in cameras.
macsoft said:
er... it only works when connected trhu USB?! er... wouldn't a normal webcam be cheaper?
I got a program that does somewthin like that thru WiFi, PPC WebCam. but it aint really live feed. it uses the camera to take pictures and uploads them to an FTP. Then you use a browser on the PC to see the pictures. But it is really slowwwwwwwwwww
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It works 4 me with usb&activesync
I entered 192.168.0.1 as an ip (my home pc) and it is ok

i-mate as Webcam?

Hi, Is there any software for pc that use imate as a webcam?
Baris
Try http://www.pocketpcfreewares.com/fr/index.php?soft=1226
download link is dead..can u post the file here..thanks
link is up again, but CAB seems to be corrupted :?
Sorry if I got this wrong, but wasn't the question for a PC-app which enables us to use the Magician like a webcam (like Logitech QuickCam)? This one seems to be a simple app for the PPC to take and view photos.
try this, it does work, though not very stable and fast:
http://www.zone1.de/
I meant, I want to use imate camera as a webcam. So there must be a software that we can install on pc that get the video stream and use it on msn or other programmes.
Is there anything like that?
Baris
Use MDA as webcam for MSN
more specific then:
http://www.zone1.de/PocketPC/LxCam.html#latest
I tried the program,but skype and msn don't see the webcam.Some suggest?
I tried too. The picture quality on desktop is so poor. And msn doesnt recognize the camera.
Any alternative?
zanfo try this
1. Copy LxCam v1.03 folder to \Program Files
2. Make shortcut to the LxCam.exe.
3. On desktop, go to Control Panel  Add Hardware  Next.
4. Choose “Yes, I have already connected the hardware”. Click Next.
5. Scroll down and choose “Add a new hardware device”. Click Next.
6. Choose “Install a hardware that I manually select from a list”. Click Next.
7. Choose “Sound, video and game controller” from the list. Click Next.
8. Click on the “Have Disk .. “ button.
9. Browse in the previous LxCam v1.03 folder and find simp.inf. Click Next.
10. Start the camera within the application on the PC. After that, start LxCam1.03.exe on Pocket PC. It attempts to connect with the PC. Sometimes it takes much time (up to ~30 sec.) until it recognizes.
I reinstall all as write in the guide,now msn recognise the webcam(poor quality)but skype can't see it.....
:roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:
RTFM!!!!!
Use the built-in camera like an USB webcam with MSN Messenger on Desktop PC
Connection with PC is possible over WLAN or USB/ActiveSync
Runs only under Windows XP
Tested with MSN Messenger Version 7.5
Works possibly also with other DirectShow compatible applications
Works also with VLC
Does not work with Skype
:wink:
Re: Use MDA as webcam for MSN
ronski said:
more specific then:
http://www.zone1.de/PocketPC/LxCam.html#latest
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This is really brilliant! I was just about to get a cheap webcam, instead this thread saved my money!
OK, the quality isnt that great, but at least I don't need to squeeze my pimples.
http://www.minijuegos.com/juegos/jugar.php?id=1113
Cheers
Mundl
Sick dude!!!Who would create this kind of game...?
Anyway, do we have a keygen for this program?
SSkorpionSS said:
Sick dude!!!Who would create this kind of game...?
Anyway, do we have a keygen for this program?
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YOU are sick. Buy the keygen from the developer for only 2.5 Euro
esackbauer said:
YOU are sick. Buy the keygen from the developer for only 2.5 Euro
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The sick that i told was for the "flash game" with the squeezes...
What is your problem?Do you know me and you`re calling me that way?
You want to tell me that you are saint and you don`t use cracked software?
Yeah right...me too...
Anyway, I don`t use a credit card.If i was using i would buy it.
esackbauer said:
OK, the quality isnt that great, but at least I don't need to squeeze my pimples.
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That's the main reason for the picture quality. I just think about to market the product as PimpleCam® 1.0
Thank you for the inspiration

using TyTN as msn webcam with Coolcam

Has anyone had chance to get this working yet, i can get the webcam vid to the app that comes with it, but no luck getting msn to recognise it as a webcam????
How do i do this??? ( i have paid for it but not yet received my key)
mrvanx said:
Has anyone had chance to get this working yet, i can get the webcam vid to the app that comes with it, but no luck getting msn to recognise it as a webcam????
How do i do this??? ( i have paid for it but not yet received my key)
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Strange, it worked with me just great - see my review & tutorial of the title, I've also posted some MSN screenshots.
Try switching to the old WM5 AS networking mode if, for example, it's a firewall issue.
managed to get it working sir, reinstalled coolcam once had installed the C++ thing from MS....works great...excellent
may I know what C++ you've installed on the PC in order for Skype or Yahoo Messenger to recognise coolcam in webcam setting? I'm able to see the webcam stream with the CoolCameraXP not able to select coolcam as webcam in Skype and Yahoo msg.
mrvanx said:
managed to get it working sir, reinstalled coolcam once had installed the C++ thing from MS....works great...excellent
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which C++ from MS did u install? i am also trying to use my TyTn as a webcam on msn messenger, but so far, no luck.
any help would be appreciated!
bump for a response
whoops sorry its been a while since i looked at this thread!
PM me next time people as i dont always look in here. I looked on the microsoft website and found the MS VC++ 2005 Redistributable download. I believe this is what i used as I had to check and see what was in my Add/Remove programs on my PC, this is the thing i used i believe.
Good luck people.
so, forgive me if i'm missing something, is this only for using your device as a webcam whilst connected to your pc, or for using mobile skype or wlm?
i really can't see the point of it if it's only for desktop machines.
gibster said:
so, forgive me if i'm missing something, is this only for using your device as a webcam whilst connected to your pc, or for using mobile skype or wlm?
i really can't see the point of it if it's only for desktop machines.
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you access the front cam either using coolcam on the device or via activesync (works over BT/wifi/usb).
Its not to enable the front cam for skype etc..
mrvanx said:
you access the front cam either using coolcam on the device or via activesync (works over BT/wifi/usb).
Its not to enable the front cam for skype etc..
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ah, so i can't use the cams on the phone for mobile skype, or mobile msn then?
seems like a bit of a waste of time then!
hello
i use a different program : Ateksoft.WebcameraPlus
with this program you can use both cameras and screencapture
through activesunc or just wireless without activesync. it works like a charm
rgds
Boeckie said:
hello
i use a different program : Ateksoft.WebcameraPlus
with this program you can use both cameras and screencapture
through activesunc or just wireless without activesync. it works like a charm
rgds
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I can see the pictures in the webcamera software but not when i use msn or skype.
How did you did that?
Boeckie said:
hello
i use a different program : Ateksoft.WebcameraPlus
with this program you can use both cameras and screencapture
through activesunc or just wireless without activesync. it works like a charm
rgds
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Where can we find this i just googled it and i see u can get thru a torrent site but is there no FTP download ?
SPBOI420 said:
Where can we find this i just googled it and i see u can get thru a torrent site but is there no FTP download ?
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The first link on this page is for the trial, which only runs for a minute at a time. I use this software, as it gives me a wireless webcam with built in microphone.

MSN messenger app with frontcam as webcam ?

Dear all,
I have been wondering if there is an application with messenger, which would have hermes frontcam as a webcam. After a long search I did not manage to find any apps like this. (with this i mean an app, which is running on the WM, NOT on PC).
However I came across one opinion about the thing that it could NOT be possible, since the heavy need of processing of the cam. I started thinking is that right, how much processing speed does it need to run a webcam with like only few pictures per second and a basic chat app running on msn messenger standard.
In my unprofessional opinion that should be possible, and if it is, why isnt anyone else interested in this kind of a thing, and why its not available.
Please somebody, do that kind of an application so I wouldnt have to learn WM PPC programming just because to do that.
or alternatively, prove me wrong.
/Henry
It is defenately possible. I use Web Camera plus and you phone will act as a perfect webcam. You can even choose if you want the front cam or normal cam.
http://www.ateksoft.com/webcamplus.html
It is defenately possible. I use Web Camera plus and you phone will act as a perfect webcam. You can even choose if you want the front cam or normal cam.
http://www.ateksoft.com/webcamplus.html
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Thanks for the cool info!
Unfortunately that is working as a webcam for a messenger running on a PC only.. Not for messenger application running on my Hermes itself.
Is this impossible, is this going to be my Alamo?
/Henry
Ow, that i do not know. I'm not aware of an app that can do that, allthough i think it should be possible.
Maybe someone else can help you.
Im going to have to say that i doubt such a program exists or will exist.
MSN uses a lot of processing power to convert raw video into a streamed format.
Just because it is possible to do 3G video calls doesnt mean that MSN will use the same compression method.
What they'd first need to develop is voice calls through MSN. Not just voice clips.
hey, check out microsoft portrait, it has an app for both PC and PPC it is actually a development for voice/cam chat for portable devices, work on my wizard, however I don't have a hermes, so you will just need to try it and see, post back the results.
http://research.microsoft.com/mcom/portrait/
on my wizard it does have a drop down for the different cameras it detects, however the wizard only has one camera, so i believe it may bring up both cameras on the hermes
hey, check out microsoft portrait, it has an app for both PC and PPC it is actually a development for voice/cam chat for portable devices, work on my wizard, however I don't have a hermes, so you will just need to try it and see, post back the results.
http://research.microsoft.com/mcom/portrait/
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Cool stuff! Will try it out as soon as I get a internet connection.. Just now Im located in Netherlands (against my will ) without internet subscription and with horrible dutch 3g data transfer pricing.
Reporting back from Finland! The land of the thousands lakes and stuff..
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sry for that.. just noticed that the file is actually under 1 meg.. so even I can afford that with stupid dutch pricing..
I tried to install it but i couldn't
I've got the last windows installer but the msi gives me a error message every time (i'm running a windows xp professional sp2)
I tried to install it but i couldn't
I've got the last windows installer but the msi gives me a error message every time (i'm running a windows xp professional sp2)
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I will try that out later tonight. Which version of WM are you running? 5 or 6? and which version of the phone you have? ..or maybe you ment that its not installing on your computer..
I mean that is not installing on my computer, if I transfer the file to my hermes, it doesn't work either.
Does it work for you ?
I'm on WM6 (Schaps version 3.54c)

Remote desktop mobile - h e l p please

Hi People
I'm searching for a great remote desktop mobile for my new HD2 and have problems to find something good.
I'd love to install LogMeIn, but i suppose is impossible at this moment,
This Night i found this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFiDZ_wBAtM&NR=1&feature=fvwp
I suppose is from RDM plus, i install a demo version 3.7.6 and it is very different compared to the Remote desktop mobile from youtube Video.
Where can i find the remote desktop mobile from youtube video?
Need your help, please
Thanks
That's the remote desktop client that comes with Windows mobile 6.5. It's in your start menu, in the tools folder
boss the remote desk top shown in you tube vedio is same as in hd2 .........
its not different ........
Logmein - Ignition works just fine.
or as the others just said - just use the one that came with your HD2.
just wondering whether anyone could help us to set it up step by step...
also just wondering do you have to have a router or it can also work on wireless USB broadband (thats what i have)
I used the theme in our forum for this, but I didnt succeeded with it, because Im using PPPoE internet and when I set everything, their appears conflict and the internet drops...
I found the app already, but what I'm looking for is how I can setup the use of a remote desktop gatewayserver?
The server I address is an IP-address, but in the Windows 7 setting, I need to specify this gatewayserver.
I'm no admin, so I can't install something @ server side.
Thanks for your help!
Koen
PS I was even trying to run only Remote App, instead of Remote Desktop...
johncmolyneux said:
That's the remote desktop client that comes with Windows mobile 6.5. It's in your start menu, in the tools folder
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Hi My Friend
First, Thanks for your help
Where can I find a document explain how configure windows Vista with the WM6.5 Remote Control Mobile?
Best Regards
mrmomoman said:
Logmein - Ignition works just fine.
or as the others just said - just use the one that came with your HD2.
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Hi
I create an account inside LogMeIn, but i can't found a cab or something to associate HTC HD2.
I search inside google LogMeIn PDA and can't see results, they only have to iphone.
Inside LogMeIn a add my computer, but i can't see to add PDA.
I will send an e-mail to LogMeIn, if can send me a PDA.cab
I dont like this company, there site is very complex
Best Regards people
Hi
Finally can connect my htc hd2 to windows vista with Remote Desktop Mobile.
The Youtube video man can zoom image, but I can't
Did i need to activate something?????
Need some help
Thanks
Anastomosys said:
Hi
Finally can connect my htc hd2 to windows vista with Remote Desktop Mobile.
The Youtube video man can zoom image, but I can't
Did i need to activate something?????
Need some help
Thanks
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First off - well done on getting it working
Secondly, install BsB Tweaks (if you haven't already) as that will let you fix both zooming and auto-rotating in it.
In BsB you can say you want to add an app for either zooming or rotating (you do them seperately, but it's the same process). You'll have to shake the device to let BsB know which app to make changes for. Just make sure you do it on a connected session (in remote desktop), NOT the login screen. They're 2 different things.
johncmolyneux said:
First off - well done on getting it working
Secondly, install BsB Tweaks (if you haven't already) as that will let you fix both zooming and auto-rotating in it.
In BsB you can say you want to add an app for either zooming or rotating (you do them seperately, but it's the same process). You'll have to shake the device to let BsB know which app to make changes for. Just make sure you do it on a connected session (in remote desktop), NOT the login screen. They're 2 different things.
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Hi
My Friend, it's done...works with perfection.
Thanks a lot
Best Regards and Excellent 2010

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