Force a webcam to use a generic driver.

jax8 · 08-01-2008, 07:57 AM

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To get the following hardware working.

Code:

Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0ac8:303b Z-Star Microelectronics Corp. ZC0303 WebCam

First install the gspca drivers here:
http://mxhaard.free.fr/download.html

Next follow these instructions:
http://www.ubuntugeek.com/tip-gettin...in-ubuntu.html

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Hi

I have a webcam that does not have linux drivers. lsusb dispalys

Code:

Bus 001 Device 002: ID 0ac8:303b Z-Star Microelectronics Corp. ZC0303 WebCam

So basically the usb device is working properly.

My question is - how do you force a device to use some sort of generic webcam driver or can this even be done at all.

cheers

BallsOfSteel · 08-01-2008, 08:31 AM

You would have to blacklist the driver, I believe. However, if it's working, why would you want to risk it not working?

jax8 · 08-01-2008, 09:29 AM

OK, what I mean is that the computer detects the device, however, when I view the webcam I either get a black or Green screen.