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jschmid1 / gopro_as_webcam_on_linux

Allows to use your GoPro camera as a webcam on linux
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Any chance this could work on a HERO7? #11

Closed rienheuver closed 3 years ago

rienheuver commented 3 years ago

I got the HERO7 today and would love to use it as a webcam without buying extra hardware (hdmi cable, hdmi capture card). I know GoPro only supports this for 8 & 9, but is that a firmware limitation on the GoPro or a software limitation on mac/windows? I.e. any chance this would work with a hero7 on linux?

gothma commented 3 years ago

Following GoPros Own Guide the network based, non-HDMI version only work Hero 8 and up: https://gopro.com/en/us/news/how-to-use-gopro-for-webcam

I think this is a hardware or firmware limitation. The Hero 8 sets up an ethernet interface over which the video is streamed. The ethernet interface is created automatically when plugging in the GoPro, like when plugging in a USB-Ethernet-Adapter. So you can check with ip a if the Hero 7 does the same. If not, you're probably out of luck.

NewoIsTaken commented 3 years ago

Hi @rienheuver, unfortunately, the HERO7 will not be supported because it does not have the GoPro Connect/webcam mode feature.