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ftp fail with update
Before the recent update my ftp always worked uploading to my weather page. Now I get " FTP login failed [start 1] " when I try to activate it. all o ..
Hello Chuck
you won't need any of the four checkboxes if your FTP was working with a pre 3.2.3 release.
If you don't get it to work you can send me yo..
I found out I could leave all the 4 boxes unchecked and everything works now. Another issue that is not a big issue but a glitch. When I find that my..
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03/02/2010 - 05:12 PM
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[Solved] License Problems
I can only get Abelcam to run one camera.. even though I have 3 licenses.
Why would this be?
Any help appreciated!
Joe ..
Did you enter the camera licenses as shown in the Help File ?..
Got it to work. I had added the licences, but entering some -------- before and after seemed to make it work.. I guess the linefeeds were missing.
Ch..
I am not sure if I am in the correct area.
I like to have 3 webcams on two different computers as they are in different areas. Do I have to buy two ..
Hello Robert,
for the location with 2 cameras, you should get
one AbelCam Pro License and one Camera License.
For the other location, depending on ..
Ok, I created a free License under DavidS, but when I ordered a license I used my wife's paypal accoutn wich created a new account under her name Shaw..
OK,
It looks like you have to install the orignal free license key, then install the pro license key second. I dont mind that the account is under m..
I am trying to set up my 3 monitors on my laptop and after it is all set, I like to move the Abelcam software and licences to a desktop. Can I do tha..
I like to add one more input into the last question. I have a free licence key now. So if I buy three licences on my laptop, will I encounter proble..
I transfered my licences over from my laptop to my server almost a year ago to the day. That wasn't a problem, If don't believe anything has changed s..
Thanks AndrewG.
I understand now that I should not have problems with licencing.
Yes, I will be using a total of 3 cameras on one computer. So I wi..
I can confirm that moving configuration and licenses from one computer to the next won't be a problem.
You may copy the whole configuration folder ov..
I just purchased a Pro Licences and two camera licences. I followed the steps came with the email of the licences to install the two additional camer..
Have you had a look at this in the documentation?
It may help you
Andrew..
Yes I see the documentation, I finally used
camera license = xxxxxxxxxx for each line of the two camera licenses.
The "camlicense.txt" file shows on..
I got two licenses working but not 3...
The Pro one is just there, you don't need to put it anywhere else. If you go to the web tab and above the save button (in the bottom right). What does..
Robert, send me your camlicense.txt and license.txt and I will have a look at it.
You'll find the files in the config folder.
See also the support p..
Here are the contents in the two files:
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License Holder = Robert Hum
License Key = oj1n-5zuz-7tgt-..
I hope posting this is OK. of course posting licenses in the forum is not OK.
I had to disable your licenses.
Robert, you did not only share your lic..
From AndrewG:
I transfered my licences over from my laptop to my server almost a year ago to the day. That wasn't a problem, If don't believe anything..
How did you transfer your licences? I would like to do that also.Just dig out the email you received with your license and enter the information on th..
From sse:
ust dig out the email you received with your license and enter the information on the new computer just as you did on the old one.
See tutor..
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02/25/2010 - 08:21 PM
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BlueJay MyBlueJay BCN-501 config/setup
Shoot, was hoping I could simply attach the files with an explanation. I purchased the BCN-501 camera off of Buy.Com because it was:
Wireless
Had In ..
I have a couple of questions for you gurus out there...
First, the camera has an IR source on it that you can turn and off with the command /Pantiltc..
Update on the Timer setting for moving home. It should be set to 31.
On the image source, the HTML to view it is:
<IMG SRC=/video.cgi WIDTH='+v..
Hello Justin
the camera has an IR source on it that you can turn and off with the command /Pantiltctrl.cgi?IR=3. How can I set up a button to turn tha..
Hello JustinBl,
I have been looking for a similar cheap wireless PTZ internet cam. Can you please share how has been your experience with this camera..
Hello,
I don't think it's that bad. I am using it so that I can see my newborn while I am on the road while he's sleeping at night. I'm gone four d..
SSE:
Thanks, worked like a charm!! I didn't even bother reading the Proxy section, since I don't use a proxy. Taught me a lesson.
That worked grea..
Abelcam guru's:
How do I tell if the data coming out of video.cgi is MJPG?
I have "test"ed it when configuring the camera URL using simply http://..
I did a little network sniffing here. It looks like the camera is running linux, kernel 2.4.20, I'll have to look into that some more. Here is the f..
Looks like MJPEG - AbelCam should be able to read this.
I need access to the camera to test from my end if you want to know more on how to configure i..
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02/23/2010 - 04:20 AM
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JustinBl
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Simple Pan and Tilt control HTML code
I'm looking for a sample of simple pan and tilt control of my Logitech Orbit Sphere MP camera.
Doesn't anybody have the HTML code that I can copy and ..
Use the positioning applet - it's simpler than simple html..
Forgive any dumb questions as I am new to AbelCam and this web site.
Where can I download the positioning applet?
From sse:
Use the positioning applet..
It's already on your system in:
program files/abelcam/wwwroot/java/applets/abelabs.zip
If you look at the .html and .inc files in that directory and..
Thank you for being patient with a newbie. I totally forgot those directories were there.
From MelvinG:
It's already on your system in:
program file..
Melvin. I believe I know why I'm having so much trouble.
I was finally able to see my cam online using the default settings. I "viewed source" and sav..
Replace
http://eeber.no-ip.org:9334/abel/
with
http://your-host:your-port/
in both URLs and it should work.
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"Yes" to what SSE said. I should have mentioned that my paths are a bit strange. It's because my site is actually running on two servers: parts of it ..
I thik I'm still confused about the server and the path to point to.
Here is what I have and it's not working:
<applet id='java1'
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Never mind guys. I got it!
Here is the line I fixed: codebase='http://lowpockets.homeip.net:8012/java/applets'
It was the /java/applets' that I was ..
Why is it starting at /java/applets'?
Because that's where the archive AbelCamstreaming.zip is located
It might be a worthwhile addition to AbelCams ..
From sse:
he Wiki Page is supposed to contain all the required information, but at a closer look the codebase parameter is just mentioned, not explain..
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02/20/2010 - 04:49 PM
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RonaldRu
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Converting to a Pro License
I have one Pro and 2 other camera licences. Is there a way to convert one of the two into a Pro licence and how much would that cost? ..
I cannot convert camera license(s) to AbelCam Pro licenses, but I can give you a discount on the Pro License - check your Email..
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RobertH
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02/05/2010 - 01:49 PM
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sse
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Abel Cam freezes
The AbelCam picture is freezing and won't stream what can I do? I've restarted AbelCam and rebooted, still froze on last picture.
Gerry ..
Started to work again now I guess I'll wait and see if it continues to work. ..
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02/02/2010 - 06:43 PM
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GerryH
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overlay image cropped
When I select an overlay image it is cropped on the right and bottom. Anyone know why? ..
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01/31/2010 - 04:21 PM
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GerryH
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javascript ok, java applet (streaming) times out
I'm running with a Pro license and noticed that if I view video via the web interface, the video on the "javascript" page runs as long as the page is ..
You read the help file . Maybe the default setting for this should be unlimited.
Andrew ..
Ok, default changed for next release..
Dear Sir:
When I do video via web interface with javascript I get time out in a 50 seconds ¿What is the cause?.
Regards...
I notice that it also happen with silverlight, the image freeze in a 50-60 seconds and the cursors dissapear. I have to press in the 'Javascript' or '..
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01/26/2010 - 07:50 PM
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AugustoP
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Dynamic IPs with AbleCam?
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I use a free DynDns.com account. Also download from same sight a small utility program who auto update with your dynamic IP address. Then you not need..
No-Ip might also work. no-ip.com..
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01/23/2010 - 02:35 AM
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GerryH
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TMP files in FTP Destination Folder
I upload image files using FTP. Sometimes after I terminate Abelcam, I found some TMP files in the destination folder. I never had problems with the ..
AbelCam has always uploaded to a temporary file, deleted the target and renamed the temp file to the target file name.
This procedure makes sure that ..
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RobertH
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01/20/2010 - 05:43 AM
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sse
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Turning off Webcam Active Light
I recall a feature which allows you to have the camera start up without the light on. Is this still available ? ..
I located the ptz.xml file for each webcam. Modified the <LEDOff>false</LEDOff> to true and on my Logitech Orbit it worked but not workig..
This feature is supported only for Logtech PTZ cameras when PTZ is active...
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ChrisH
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01/03/2010 - 09:46 AM
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sse
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Zoom not working on Orbit MP
Hi, when using Driver Zoom (because I don't use Ablecam to enable remote video, just control of the cam), the zoom function worked ok until recently, ..
I don't know what the problem might be.
However, in the zoom setup you can uncheck 'Use Driver Zoom' and use AbelCams internal digital zoom feature. ..
Please see this topic..
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12/23/2009 - 12:48 PM
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sse
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Webserver
Hello! I am a new user and would like to setup the Webserver but have been unable to find out where to download it from. I have checked the forum and ..
Think I figured this out. Looks like the Webserver is part of the AbelCam software. More to come.....
Hi
Last month and half I have big problem - Immediately after I start webserver, somebody from Slovenia starts to open current0.jpg every 3 seconds!!..
Domenico, as a temporary solution you can add the camera with a different number.
Once you have 'I am a AbelCam Expert' checked in Options, you can s..
If he has an fixed IP, the easiest way is to block the IP in your router...
Next Beta release of AbelCam will have an IP filter to block unwanted visitors.
EDIT: Domenico, AbelCam 3.2.2 is now available, it contains a IP Filt..
Just installed it and blocked him, it is fix IP, when AbelCam starts, hes flag is first listed, but he is not shown on Messages list any more... So, ..
This is getting far beyond the scope of an AbelCam discussion IMHO. But to answer your question...
I am guessing that Mr. Slovenia is "scraping" your..
Thanks! That is info I needed!
We have only one ISP, only way is to pay more, will think about that.....
Maybe It is to early to say, but this IP block did a great job! He woos overusing me from 28.09., and yesterday he finally stopped. Hope he realized i..
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11/27/2009 - 12:17 AM
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Running out of time.
I've been having problems with AbelCam over the past week telling me that I've run out of time. Although, I don't know why it's telling me this. I h ..
Do you have a free or a pro license? The free license only runs 6hrs a day. If it can't contact the Abelcam server, it will only run for 30 minutes.
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Merci, Michel
Michael, AbelCam tells you you're running out of time because I ran out of patience with people abusing the free license...
See also t..
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11/25/2009 - 12:30 AM
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sse
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Panasonic IP Cameras - Will they work with AbelCam
I'm looking at getting one of the Panasonic IP Cameras that have the 21x optical zoom, like the BB-HCM581A with 21x optical zoom. Does (or will) Abel ..
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11/02/2009 - 09:24 AM
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MikeDs
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Feature Request
With the internet moving to PDAs and cell phones, would you be interested in more work on the mobile connections? Everyone I showed this to on my phon ..
I guess your useing the Motorola Razr v3? Can't find anything on the Motorola site that says it has 3G does it? We can't help much if it's at the mobl..
My biggest wish for AbelCam is to have option to set/add few "default camera position" addressed with time of day.
Reason:
At night can be zoomed at ..
It will be great for "easy users" to be able "kill" some options from Web server web pages, on some easy way. After not doing it some longer period, I..
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11/01/2009 - 01:35 PM
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DomenicoS
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2nd License Question
I already have 1 AbleCam PRO license, for my laptop.
1) I assume that if I want to use AbleCam PRO on a 2nd Computer (i.e. my desktop), that I need ..
1) Yes
2) Yes - that question is used to make sure the new license is registered to the correct user and avoiding duplicate user entries in the licens..
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10/23/2009 - 09:39 AM
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sse
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newest upgrade
Ever since the newest upgrade even with my license applied and it showing as a valid key It will not showup as a PRO license. This means it is shutt ..
I have sent in the config file but I have not gotten a reply. Not quite true - I replied to you that I need the whole configuration folder, not just c..
If I follow the support link instuctions as above, my version does not have the debug info box. Also my second try at sending the config folder WAS ..
Hello Chuck
you need to check the I am an AbelCam Expert checkbox to make the debug checkbox visible (even if you don't think you're an expert ).
If..
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10/16/2009 - 10:26 PM
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sse
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I'm confused... Web Access using AbleCam
I've tried a few other webcam software packages and they aren't as confusing as AbleCam. But they didn't provide what I wanted. I was hoping AbleCam m ..
I have found the answers to some of my questions so I edited out the ones I found answers. But I'd still like to know the answers to the others.
It ..
would be interested in finding out a few of those answers too
Currently have a webcam stream embedded into my webpage www.westbourneswansea.com/webca..
hey can some one please tell me how to add cams through AbeliCams to the Live Cams app on my phone..
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10/15/2009 - 04:29 AM
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AdamSu
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Slow access through VPN
We have AbelCam installed on a computer on our network. The computer is behind a firewall; to access it we go through a VPN connection.
When connecte ..
What kind of VPN do you use?
I access AbelCam throught OpenVPN often and the speed at times is even faster than the direct connection because of the..
Thanks for your response. I don't think that this will be a compression issue. I tried transferring a zip file over the VPN and the transfer went with..
We are still experiencing this issue. The problem only exists with one computer that is running a webcam when the web interface is accessed over the V..
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10/13/2009 - 09:17 PM
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