USB webcam

[bristep]

To be fair, using the built in mic & cam on the excel for Skype seems to be a complete non goer. I was wondering if anyone has managed to get a webcam connected to the USB input working, and if so, was it any better ? I tried connecting a logic webcam, but the device didnt seem to pick it up

[cantisque]

The built-in mic is too quiet or something? I didn't try it, but the built-in cameras seemed to work. Perhaps there's an app to boost the mic volume or something?

[bristep]

Built in camera not recognised by Skype & TBH, the mic picks up so much ambient noise that it is almost unusable for skype. Think the mic & speakers are too close together, so they feedback. Must admit I haven't tried it with headphones to cancel any feedback, just thought the idea of using a redundant webcam might be interesting, if it can somehow be recognised

[blueeagle69]

Just an update on this Skype issue.
Either my mate has lower standards (I think he has). But he reported that there was no problems with my voice.
I was using my Excel, and he used his PC.

On the Excel released around Christmas, Skype just showed a black screen. On Ice Cream Sandwich, the camera works, but the recipient of your call will see pink lines down the camera feed.
I have posted a fix for that here.
viewtopic.php?f=48&t=2512
I have also heard that Skype on the Gingerbread Excel released A couple of months ago, does indeed seem to work. But don't quote me on that one.

[philcho]

Also want to connect external webcam but my Canyoon webcam not recognised when connected via OTG/USB. It would be great to have aN EXTERNAL webcam.....anyone any ideas?
Thanks

[Trashcooky]

Also want to connect external webcam but my Canyoon webcam not recognised when connected via OTG/USB. It would be great to have aN EXTERNAL webcam.....anyone any ideas?
Thanks

May be of interest to some that this is the official line from Storage Options 29th May regarding the essential.

Storage Options
Hi Olga.

Unfortunately the Scroll Essential does not support Skype. The official Skype app is only supported by 18 Android devices and, as a third party application we are unable to offer technical support. Problems relating to a specific app need to be directed towards the app developer.

I’m sorry we couldn’t be of more assistance. If you have further issues, please do not hesitate to contact our technical support team either via email at support@storageoptions.com​ or telephone on 0844 248 711.

Best Wishes, Martin.