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BIGGLES_57

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Can see 3 cameras not 4?
« on: March 02, 2012, 12:28:18 PM »
In Camsource I have 4 USB cameras but can only ever see 3?? There is always one missing..is it something to do with USB Bandwidth?
I have the cameras plugged into an AS Rock 330 .. as well as a USB keyboard and a wireless mouse. (6 USB ports)
Would it help to install a powered USB hub?

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Re: Can see 3 cameras not 4?
« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2012, 09:29:25 PM »
Yes, it is most likely an issue with a USB bus limitation. Have you tried running the cameras with the other external peripherals unplugged?
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Re: Can see 3 cameras not 4?
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2012, 02:44:15 AM »
Hi
OK I will try this! If I can trouble is that unit ASRock 330 is ideal for running icamsource as it uses very little power and is whisper quiet... But it only has 6 USB ports and no other sockets for mouse or keyboard! Ie no ps2 sockets.
Is there any way of getting over this USB limitation?
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Re: Can see 3 cameras not 4?
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2012, 04:07:40 PM »
If the limitation is on the USB power, then it's possible that a powered USB hub MIGHT help. If the the limitation is on the USB bandwidth, then there isn't really anything that can be done.
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