How to Make a Webcam Out of a Namtai Eye
The Sony PlayStation 2 Eye Toy comes in two versions from different manufacturers, Logitech and Namtai. The Eye Toy uses a standard USB connection, so it is possible to use the camera as a webcam with the proper drivers. Both versions are identical on the outside, but require different driver software. Drivers are available for for both versions on 32-bit versions of Windows.
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Instructions
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Download the Namtai EyeToy drivers from the iPlayPlaystation web site. The drivers are stored in a ZIP file. Select the option to open the file and drag the contents of the file to your desktop.
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Plug the Namtai Eye camera into a USB port on your PC.
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Click the "Start" button on the Windows task bar and type "Device Manager" in the search bar at the bottom of the screen.
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Locate "EyeToy USB camera Namtai" and right-click on the listing.
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Select "Update Driver..." and choose "No, not at this time." Click "Next."
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Choose "Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)" and click "Next."
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Check "Include this location in the search:" and click the "Browse" button. Select the desktop and click "Next." Click "Continue Anyway" if the computer gives you a warning about compatibility. A window showing "?????." will appear. Click "OK."
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Click "No" on the screen that asks you to confirm whether you live in a 50-Hz area.
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Click "Finish" to complete the install.
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Tips & Warnings
The Eye Toy drivers do not work with 64-bit versions of Windows. Check which version you have by right-clicking on the "Computer" option in the Start menu and selecting "Properties."
