Use With Computers
Since the EyeToy is essentially a webcam inside a casing designed to match the PlayStation 2 and it uses a USB 1.1 protocol and USB plug, it is possible to make it work on other systems relatively easily. Drivers have been created to make it work with many computer operating systems, however, Linux is the only OS which has drivers installed yet no official drivers have been offered by Namtai, Logitech or Sony for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS or Linux. The type of driver required depends on the model of EyeToy camera. There are three different models:
- SLEH-00030
- SLEH-00031
- SCEH-0004
The model information is included in a label on the bottom of the camera.
In these custom drivers, the red LED that normally signals inadequate lighting is used as the active recording indicator. The blue LED is lit when the EyeToy is plugged into the computer.
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