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Modifying a USB webcam to except a baseband video signal

Has anyone modified or think it possible to use a USB webcam and
modify it so as to input a baseband composite video signal straight
into it via a cable instead the camera part? Basically it would be a
composite video signal convertor to USB input to a pc.
 
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default

Jan 1, 1970
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Has anyone modified or think it possible to use a USB webcam and
modify it so as to input a baseband composite video signal straight
into it via a cable instead the camera part? Basically it would be a
composite video signal convertor to USB input to a pc.

Two different animals. VGA digital and NTSC or PAL analog standards

There are PCI boards for the purpose. You need to search for them.
They sell a TV tuner that is roughly the size of a USB flash drive for
~$30 that will turn the computer into a TV and also video monitor
(what you want). Lots of PCI cards on the market too with all sorts
of added features for very low cost.

Google is your friend - next time post your question to an
appropriate group
 
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Donald

Jan 1, 1970
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default said:
Two different animals. VGA digital and NTSC or PAL analog standards

The sensor in a WebCam type of device has a serial interface (SPI)

That serial interface is sent to the PC via its driver to make an mpeg file.

So its three different animals. ;-)
 
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