multiple webcams

[sooim3]

Hello,

I have been browsing around the Internet for information about using multiple webcams connected to a single computer (I'm interested in webcams for PCs). My problem is that, after a week of searching through the Internet, I haven't found anything that could really answer that question (and sales people at computer stores, including sales support at Logitech, haven't been able to provide me with any solid answer either). What I want is to use three webcams and process those images that come from all these webcams at once (i.e. within an application/software).

Does anyone know if it is possible to connect multiple webcams to a single PC? Has anyone connected and used more than one webcam with the same computer? If it is possible, does anyone know if the same webcam software (or other compatible software) can be used for all webcams involved, or if separate software is needed for each webcam? Or can anyone point me in the direction where I could find more information about this?

I am looking for an answer to these questions mostly because I don't want to go and buy extra webcams if it isn't possible to use multiple webcams in the way I would like to use them.

/Soo-Im

[Shalome]

The first thing you need to ask yourself is whether or not your hardware can support multiple cams. I know my cam is USB and I only have one open USB port that the cam can go in. Do you have enough room to hook up more than one cam?

[sooim3]

Thank you for your response.

My hardware isn't really any issue for me. I have currently 2 available USB ports. And I plan to buy either another USB port or USB hub (if using multiple webcams is possible).

What I don't know is if multiple webcams would work more on the software front (i.e. if there would be any conflicts installing more than one, etc...).

/Soo-Im

[Shalome]

There are lots of programs out there that support multiple webcams.

Go to www.google.com and search for

multiple webcam software

Tons of links to different software manufacturers come up.

[sooim3]

Aha, now what did I do wrong... :-P Oh well...

Thank you very much for your help. The search result had information I wanted to know.

/Soo-Im

[Shalome]

You didn't do anything wrong. ;) This site is first and foremost dedicated to helping people help themselves... and Google searches are your best friend!

I'm sure if someone around here had experience with a specific program that ran multiple webcams, they would have spoken up and told you about the software they use. Stick around, someone may still come along and give you some more ideas!