* Thierry Chatelet <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [071025 07:35]: > Hi, > I just got this webcam, according to gspca maintener' site > (http://mxhaard.free.fr/spca5xx.html), it should work 'out of the box', > unfortunately, I cannot get mine to work. > It is suppose to use module gspca. > Here are the output of what I tried: > lsusb: > Bus 002 Device 003: ID 0471:032d Philips > > When it the webcam is plugged in, it should load the module, but it doesnot. > So I did modprobe gspca, and here is the output of dmesg: > > Linux video capture interface: v2.00 > usbcore: registered new driver gspca > /build/buildd/linux-modules-extra-2.6-2.6.18/debian/build/build_amd64_none_amd64_gspca/gspca_core.c: > > gspca driver 2.6.18 registered > > Now, on the maintener site the product ID 032d indicate a Philips SPC210NC, > and the sticker on mine indicate SPC215NC. > > What else can I try to have it recognize? > > Oh: I am running AMD64-Etch, and I tried the cam at a friend place running > $W, > it is working. > Thanks > Thierry >
If you Google a bit, I think that you shall find that others have experienced difficulty with the gspca driver. If you are able to return the unit and purchase another, get a Philips SPC900NC/27. It has glass optics (not plastic), it has superior performance in situations with low-illumination, and I found that it works with Debian etch. About US$80. RLH -- To UNSUBSCRIBE, email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with a subject of "unsubscribe". Trouble? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
