Creality Hi - Timelapse camera options?

Creality Hi Printer
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I have tried a Logitech C920 USB camera on the Hi and it is recognised and shows an image. :+1: Yay.

I can now get full frontal views of my prints remotely. :heart_eyes:

However, when I choose to record a timelapse it always defaults to the built-in camera regardless of the camera that is displayed in Creality Print. :roll_eyes:

Is there any way to provide an option to choose between the built-in camera and an attached USB camera if one is detected? i.e. internal vs. external.

This could all be done using the touch screen menu of the printer, and then then the Creality Print software or Creality Cloud would just be fed that selected camera, so no software changes would be needed in Creality Print or Creality Cloud.

Pretty please :folded_hands:

In my honest opinion, I shouldn’t need to open up the printer to start disconnecting cables to the built-in camera as that then breaks the “fantastic” LED functionality. :winking_face_with_tongue:

I don’t use the USB port for print file transfers, wi-fi works just perfectly for that. :ok_hand:

The Hi in my opinion is one of the best value for money under-rated printers and would undoubtedly lead to more printer purchases and happy users if it is given the attention it deserves. :glowing_star:

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I am facing the exact same issue with my Creality Hi. It detects the external USB camera, but I cannot use it for timelapses or get a reliable stream in Fluidd, as the system defaults to the internal one. Additionally, the original built-in camera has a very poor angle and low image quality, which makes it nearly useless for monitoring prints. It is very frustrating to have to choose between a better camera angle and the built-in LED functionality. We really need an option in the printer’s menu to select the preferred camera source. Please add this feature

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Here’s some information for you to chew on if you havent found it already:

I am busy going through this at the moment.

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Part success!! Logitech C920 USB camera works in Fluidd on the Creality Hi.

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Now to test the timelapse functionality. We’re getting there!!

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