zr364xx for Linux 0.70 review

License: GPL (GNU General Public License) File size: 15K Developer: Antoine Jacquet

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zr364xx for Linux attempts to bring support under Linux for the Aiptek PocketDV 3300 in webcam mode (also known as "Maxell Maxcam PRO DV3").

All the code is still under developpement...

If you just want to get on your PC the pictures and movies on the camera, you need to use the usb-storage module.

Maybe this code can work for other JPEG/USB cams based on the Coach chips from Zoran? Possible chipsets are : ZR36430 (ZR36430BGC) and maybe ZR36431, ZR36440, ZR36442...

You can try the experience changing the vendor/product ID values (look at the source code).

You can get these values by looking at /var/log/messages when you plug your camera, or by typing : cat /proc/bus/usb/devices.

What's New in This Release:
/! switch to V4L2 API : driver is now only compatible with V4L2 and 2.6.x kernels /!
/! for compatibility with older kernels, please use old versions (not maintained) /!
fix compatiblity for 2.6.18 kernel and greater
removed JPEG decoder since it is not needed anymore
removed gadget options (osd, software brightness/contrast)
added some delay during open/close sequences to avoid webcam hardware crash
enabled 640x480 mode for webcams using method 2
code cleanup (driver is really smaller than before)