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Question

Viewing MJPEG raspberry pi motion stream

Jun 7, 2013 12:44AM PDT

I have created a IP webcam using raspberry pi. I used Sakis3g n Motion webcam software to do this. The stream obtained is in MJPEG format.

So, whenever I open that link, I can only see the 1st image on my browser (on my windows 7 PC). it does'nt automotaically update the stream every few seconds.

How do I view the stream on any browser ??? Are there any plugins ???

Does any browser support on PC (windows 7)this MJPEG stream?? If so, which one and which version of the browser ???

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Just a thought.
Jun 7, 2013 3:17AM PDT

Try VLC Player's plugins as VLC Player tends to decode much more than the usual.

Good luck!
Bob

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not working
Jun 7, 2013 3:42AM PDT

I tried playing with VLC....it did not work

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Then try all browsers.
Jun 7, 2013 3:46AM PDT

MJPEG is a bit of a nut job. I don't want to bore you with why it lagged so badly but it has a lot to do about patents.

Good luck in your tests and be sure to consider other streaming video encoding. My background is in the design of CCTV gear (yes, design, not sales or buying/selling this stuff) so I know a little about this area.
Bob