Code now runs on OSX

Posted by alejandro on Hardware, Software

Two days ago I got the OpenFrameworks-based app running on OSX and keyvan was able to solve the mysterious “OF-based app does not report positions in processing” error.

I spent a number of hours researching how to select a video device in order to be able to capture from an external webcam instead of the iSight, modifying the code and testing it. When it didn't work, I spent more time porting the OF blob tracking extension to OF.06, and it still didn't work. But today I found a rather silly workaround.

1. Connect the webcam you want to use

2. Open skype, go to preferences and turn on the video so it shows the iSight image.

3. Forget about the skype preferences window but don't close it.

4. Start the OF app, stand-alone or from the Processing app.

5. The OF app should get image feed from the external webcam.

Ok, so now I'll be able to focus more on the interaction (“Playing with new mac”)

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