How To Connect A Camera To Your Sonic Pad and Create Timelapse Videos - Sonic Pad Basics Part 5
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- In this video I'm going to show you how to use a camera with your Sonic Pad and then setup timelapse video recording.
Using a camera with the Sonic Pad is very simple but unfortunately not all cameras are supported.
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Firstly, a huge thank you Ricky for making this series. I just got my first 3D printer, a Creality CR-M4, and having found out how slow it was, quickly added the Sonic Pad and your videos were literally the only way I was ever going to be able to get printing again, and with beautiful results. You are a hero!
I wanted to add a new Webcam to the list - Depstech 4K AF UHD Webcam - inexpensive and works great.
I have watched all of your Sonic Pad series and the only one that I had any problem getting things to work was this one on Timelapse. I followed it word for word, and every time the Sonic Pad tried to take a frame I got a red error message on my Sonic Pad web console. It took a bit of figuring out, and I don't know if this is new to the Cura 5.4 beta which I'm using, but I removed the Insert at Layer Change script that you recommended from the Post Processing Scripts and added the Time Lapse option, which works fine. I did also have to select Start Position Per Layer for the Recording Position under the Camera settings on the Sonic Pad, to stop the head from moving to a weird location for the photo, and now it's working perfectly.
Finally, one question, if I may; is anyone aware of a way to get multiple webcams attached to the Sonic Pad working? I have two webcams attached, both of which work fine individually, but when I open the camera settings it shows two cameras, but they are both showing the same feed from one of the cameras, not both. The same goes for the web console. I can add both cameras and name them individually, but the feed only comes from one camera. I read something about changing the port number for the cameras, but cannot figure out how to do it. If anyone has any information, please reply and let me know.
Thanks again for all that you do Ricky!
Ever since receiving my Ender 3 S1 pro in September 2022, I have thoroughly enjoyed your video tutorials. Now after receiving my Sonic pad this week I am enjoying these video tutorials. I did have to find another video for the advanced pressure and other items until your next level series is uploaded but I'll come back for those when they are.
Thank you.
Glad you like the videos, intermediate stuff coming very soon👍
These Sonic Pad tutorials have been absolutely amazing!
Thanks, glad they are helpful 👍
@@RickyImpeyhi thanks for your video. Logitech C270 and C270i will the C270 work as creality sho C270i but I see you use C270?
@pietpompiepompiepiet940 yes, the C270 works fine
@@RickyImpey thanks
Had my printer for a week. Watched so many videos, and all yours have been so helpful. Hoping to add sonic pad soon. Thanks again, this really helps.
I highly recommend the sonic pad. Took me a while to pull the trigger on it but when I did, I'm not sure how I managed without it. Well worth the investment. Makes leveling the bed so much easier, you have so much more control, and after doing some research, I can start a print via internet, I have it linked to my slicer program to be able to send the print straight to the printer. I hope this helps. Happy printing.
This is the first video, or any form of documentation, that has actually given helpful information on how to do timelapse correctly on the Sonic Pad. I have liked and subscribed. Thank you so much!
Great series of videos! Thank you for making these. Setup of the sonic pad was easy after watching your videos. I just wanted to add that there is another camera that should be on the list - Creality Nebula Camera. It has 1080 and 720 settings and has a manual focus as well.
Tremendous ! I bought the Sonic Pad for the Creality CR10s Pro V2 yesterday, very easy to install, in 15 minutes everything worked perfectly ... and I found your video.
Thank you very much for your video, I subscribe and greetings from Switzerland
i got some microsoft cam. works good. for some reason my timelapse videos were all 0kb. then all of a sudden it started working. your videos definitely were pretty helpful getting this thing calibrated. im making some crazy shit that i wouldnt have dared to try before.
Hey Ricky, The Logitech C310 works perfect with the sonic pad, and thanks for the videos the are great.
I just got my sonic pad today and didnt know about the parking for the time lapse thats awesome. I like the parking the Z a mm like you mentioned.
Got to say a big thank you for the Sonic Pad tutorials as found really useful and helpful in setting mine up.
Glad you like them!
Really loving the series so far, I think a video on your hot end mod would be a stellar addition to the series!
Hi, if you mean the printed fan holder that I run then you can find the video here: th-cam.com/video/ob9vTK_vZYM/w-d-xo.html It's also now free to download and use!
@@RickyImpey I'll definitly check that out! I'm looking to push the speeds of my E3 S1 Pro with my sonic pad and have been underwhelmed with the cooling capability of the stock fans.
Another camera to add to your list Ricky. The Microsoft LifeCam HD 3000. Had this laying around from a previous project, so thought I would give it a try - seems to work properly.
These videos have been awesome. Thank you so much for taking the time to record these videos. I have learned that the actual Creality brand webcam that I have is not compatible thanks to this video. Thanks so much again for these videos. They have been such a big help.
Hi there, love you videos. My Webcam works on the sonic pad, its a Hikvision DS-U12 Full HD 1080p Webcam.
Thanks, Ricky, for the great job with those tutorials for SonicPad! From my own experience, I can add that SonicPad also works well with the Creality Nebula Camera. An additional advantage of the Nebula Camera is that it has a night mode. The only issue I'm facing is connecting two cameras simultaneously. I still have a Logitech webcam, which also works. However, when I connect them both at the same time, it recognizes two cameras, but in both cases, it only displays the image from one.
Microsoft Lifecam HD-3000 Also works. Thank you very much for this video Series!
You are the best my friend.
Congratulations!!
Can’t wait to see your intermediate videos.
Mr. Ricky I've watched your series on the sonic pad. I need one on how to use the serial cable and how to connect it to the printer where to old screen was and how to change the sonic pad to make it work with that connection, Was using the pad the normal way by the cable in front of the Ender 3 S1 pro. Your vids have been awesome and lots of help understanding the pad.
Any Idea why there is no recording ? I set up the same exact. it said connected but there is no recorded files .
Newbie here. If like you mentioned, I want to just move the z offset up centered over the actual print, what would I put in for the settings to accomplish that? Love these tutorials. Following them I am having great success with a Ender 5 S1 with basically NO experience w 3d printers.
Hi, You would just need to enter x and y coordinates that would identify the center bed position. To do this, just halve your bed dimensions. For instance, if I had a 200x200mm bed, I would use x - 100 y - 100. You can play with these to give you the effect you would like.
loving this series Ricky, looking forward to the tuning videos
Top Video! Thank you. It helps me a lot.
The Logitech 920X works with Sonic Pad and Klipper. It is an autofocus camera but Sonic Pad sets it up as a Manual focus and provides a focus slider on the Sonic Pad screen when the camera feed is expanded to full screen.
Merci pour ces informations; que j’espère bientôt mettre en pratique.
je t'en prie
Awesome videos you have the best content on creality merchandise thanks for the great content❤❤
Hey Ricky, thank you very much for this great series of videos! Just wanted to let you know that the cheap Aukey PC-LM1E Full HD web camera that I bought for 18€ works nicely.
Great, thanks for letting me know, I will add it to the compatible camera list👍
I bought this cam but it doesn’t work for me. Maybe you know why?
@@andreavulcanelli92 After updating the firmware I had some issues. Try setting the resolution to 720p and then change it back to 1080p.
Firstly brilliant videos, a newbie to 3d printing and your videos have helped me immensely. I'm using an Ender 3 V2 with sprite Pro extruder and sonic pad. Another camera to add to the list of compatible devices is a Trust TYRO HD Webcam, works great and at 1080p. Also great is it comes with a tripod and at under £20 is a bonus. Also has manual focus option.
On a different subject what tip do you recommend for the sprite Pro
How do you use the manual focus?
no brasil a camera intelbras cam hd 720p funcionou certinho
Just wanted to let you know that the Logitech C615 works fine with the Pad. It is a 1080p cam and when connected to the Pad I can choose between manual and automatic focus directly on the Pad screen. Fps is crap but as I understand it that is a Pad issue.
Wheres the link to the page with the supported web cams?
I ain't find it either and I don't think he likes to admit he didn't put the link for them below so 1 Logitech 920
2 Logitech C270i
3 HIKVISION DS-E12
4 Blue Enchantress T3300
5 PHILIPS SPL6506BM
6 Glare M600
Ricky, thanks again for the tutorials. I followed your instructions to the letter and did a test print. As soon as the print started I received an red timelapse error message in the display. Any ideas as to the issue?
This is my gcode in PrusSlicer in the "Before Layer Change"
```
;BEFORE_LAYER_CHANGE
;TIMELAPSE_TAKE_FRAME
;{layer_z}
```
Great videos! Very helpful for newbies like me 😁
What checks or adjustments do you suggest to run whenever you change out filament? Temptower + Pressure Advance?
love you videos, I look forward to each new release. What is a positioning block under AI calibration for the sonic pad? Thank You
Anyone know the soloution to the capped fps? I have a 30fps webcam connected, framrate is set to maximum in the web UI but im only getting around 4 fps. When connecting the webcam to my PC it works properly
You cant, SonicPad is just too weak.
These videos have been a lifeline when making the decision to purchase a sonic pad and then setting it up once it arrived.
My Sonic Pad's Firmware was updated today and the release notes mention new support for SLR cameras - would you consider testing out this feature for the community and making a new video on this topic?
I'm really unsure if anyone has listed it, but the Inland iC800 from Microcenter works well also in testing.
Love your videos man. Do you happen to know when you’ll be coming out with more videos on the pad? Haven’t wanted to mess anything up on it so I’ve been waiting. Lol. Anyway I appreciate the content. Thank you!!!
This week, I promise 👍
Sweet!!! Can’t wait!
I can't find the video you mentioned about setting up cura to handle the time lapse for you. I would like to set mine up how you suggested and also have more accurate time estimates. I fine that the sonic pad time lapse drastically affects my projected times.
You can change from auto focus to manual focus in the sonic pad. So you can go for auto focus camera!
I believe that's new with the most recent update. A big help for camera selection👍
Dear Ricky Impey this is a fantastic series which helped me understand sonic pad basics and purchase one. i want to connect a tapo c210 cam which uses rtsp protocol. is it possible ? i find some crowsnest configrations but i couldnt find on it. i try some changes on printer.txt but it doesnt work.
Just used the usb Webcam firmware from Wyze and connected the Wyzecam v2
I can confirm wyzecam is working. thanks @RickyImpey > th-cam.com/video/tNIvyTlK2HE/w-d-xo.html
Just an FYI. Bought the Logitech C270 off of Amazon. I can not adjust the focus on the camera after removing the front plates. The one I purchased has a different circuit board inside comparing it to the one that Ricky has in the video. Still works OK but it would be nice to sharpen up the image. I did a google search of the C270 and the C270i. They both have fixed focus.
On mine when you open it up. The camera lens had a small dap of hot glue holding it in place and stopping it from turning. I used a sharp tool to remove, and now it freely turns so you can focus.
oddly enough......... wyze cam v2 with the webcam firmware installed on it, it requres a USB A to USB A cable, and it also must be powered with the micro usb cable and brick that comes with it, picture is kinda ok, but you need a lot of light because the built in IRs dont turn on
tell me more about this because i have a Wyze Cam but only got it hooked directly to power.
@@gamerdesigns8250 same i got the wyze OG and i cant make it pair
Thank you for making these videos as even though I'm already using my pad, you're showing things I haven't tried yet. Are you going to go over using the accelerometer?
100%, that will be in one of the first Intermediate series videos. Coming soon!
Coffees sent.
@@Impuritan1 thanks very much 👍
EMEET Webcam 1080P - Full HD Webcam C950
Works flawlessly plug and play in 1080p Timelaps works and it has Manual and Autofocus wich can adjust direct on the Sonic Pad
Many thanks for your great videos, they've been most helpful. Please add "Creative Live! Cam Sync 1080p" to the list of compatible cameras.
I am definitely going to add the Sonic pad to my S1 Pro along with a camera. Will I be able to adjust the focus sufficiently if I mount the camera within an enclosure - particularly a fixed focus type such as the Logitech used by Ricky?
Hello, I'm using orca slicer and the time lapse future doesn't work but when I use Cura slicer it works, could you give me any tips about that? I'd like to use orca slicer
Microsoft Lifecam Cinema also works. I've have that camera and I've connected with no issues.
I have a camera that works great, until I try and see it remotely in the cloud app🤔. Then it won’t appear
Rapoo C260 1080p camera also works. And it was like $35 :D
anyway i can get your settings for making it look like its oozing out the top like yours is set im having a lot of trouble getting it set
I'm pretty sure I just have the x and y coordinates set to half the bed size so that the nozzle if dead center when the pictures are captured. I also have the z height raise 2mm.
The creality camera i have (that came as part of the smart kit) doesnt seem to be turning on (no blue led) dispite no matter what usb port i try to use and also doesnt produce a image. When i plug it into my laptop though it does turn on just doesnt produce an image :(
What’s your recommended render settings for the Timelapse ? I use a c270
Hey people. I have the creality nebula cam that supposedly works. Unfortunately, the cam only works via the web interface and on the sonic pad. Unfortunately not in the creality Cloud app.
Wondering if anyone following this guide has figured out a way to adjust the exposure and/or white balance of the camera??? I hooked up Creality's Nebula camera and it is SO DARK, but can't figure out any way to adjust the settings. Help!
Thanks for your videos about the sonic pad. mine enders 3 v2 and 3 v2 neo working perfect and printing so more faster. I followd your lead to ad a custom printer etc. Used the profiles from Cura etc. I have installed Moonraker but din,t do annyting with it, is this alike aproache?
I ad a ProXtend X501 Full HD Pro camera to the Sonic Pad, no problems works great and will try to tweek it by your advices in Cura etc. I saw also the vido about Pad 7, headache, headache and headache!!!! I am glad to have mi Sonic Pad and you Ricky as theatcher. But can you tell me the differens with Moonraker? THANKS
Ive installed the Nebula camera to my Sonic Pad, enabled it, and followed your video to a T. But it's not showing up in my web interface. Any suggestions?
Hi, Im using local every thing is good but the camera loading so much slow, is it normal ? im using creality camera.
I purchased the Beagle Minton Camera, then I purchased the Sonic Pad. I am about to set the SonicPad up. Is there a way to still use the Beagle as a completely separate device as a camera while I still have my SonicPad Setup and working everything besides camera use? I just am trying to get use of the funds that I have spent on the two. I use an Ender 3 S1 Pro.
You can have the Beagle pointing at the printer and just use it to watch what is going on but you can't connect the Beagle and Sonic Pad together (as far as I know) unfortunately.
@Ricky Impey Thanks so much for your reply to my question .
You explain and illustrate so all ages can comprehend and retain it. (68 myself)
I have so much confidence in your knowledge and again. Thanks for all your hard work....in front of the camera and behind as well.....
Would like video on setting up a manual bed mesh on ender 3 pro or similar. I have no ABL.
i bought the same camera, but it doesnt show up in the fluidd, what is possibly wrong? thanks for the video!
Thank you. I couldn't figure out how to view my camera in the browser dashboard. This video made it easy! :)
Hi, Ricky. Great help with videos. Got my sonic pad up and running no probs. I have my camera running Timelapse but is there a way to control the zoom and focus? My camera is a Logitech C922.
Okay, I just connected my camera to my sonic pad. For some reason, when it's suppose to stop and move away, instead, it sits and spits out filament which blobs and causes the extruder to hit the print. I'm not sure why. I didn't change anything more than what was told on the video. Any ideas would be so helpful to this 3d printing newby.
tutorial was crystal clear, i tried to follow it to a "T" - but i get a "time-lapse error". i've gone back through and looked at all my settings but i cannot figure out why my C270 (same model as yours) is throwing this error? I have plenty of videos from printing with this camera - but for some reason when i try and park the head and take single snaps it give me an error. Where do i begin troubleshooting?
Have you solved it?
This is my gcode in PrusSlicer in the "Before Layer Change"
```
;BEFORE_LAYER_CHANGE
;TIMELAPSE_TAKE_FRAME
;{layer_z}
```
Hi.
What crystal surface did you buy for you printer?
How did you fix it?
Im having "pause timeout warning" after enabling the park head even with low values in the park head time and the delay compensation. dont know why.
Can you use a USB hub so you can have multiple cameras setup? I got 4 printers
NexiGo N60 1080P Webcam works. Please add to list.
Does the Creality Nebula Work with the Timelapse feature?
Hello! Today I tried DAHUA UZ3 FullHD everything works.
It should be listed but I didn't see it, the Nebula cam works the Sonic pad.
Nice video but i did the same with my anker c200 camera and doesn't seem to work
COMGROW LightBurn 8mp camera works with Sonic Pad
I'm sorry, the video is amazing but i could not stop looking at your face and thinking of Sheldon Copper.
Logitech C925e works with the sonic pad
Would be cool if one could get a mobile camera to work :)
Help can't find the link to put the camera on a different computer
Logitech 925 also works.
It seems that after switching from having the sonic pad control the timelapse to adding the TIMELAPSE_TAKE_FRAME function, I keep receiving an "error taking timelapse frame" error. When the printhead is parked, it causes a quick pause in the print that prevents the timelapse from rendering. I've noticed before that if I pause a print for a filament change or any other reason, the timelapse is canceled.
I keep getting the same error. Unfortunately, I haven't found a solution to the problem.
Anyone ever find an issue for this error? Just set this per this video and I get the same thing.
@@lelzie I've just been using the sonic Pad's built in time lapse control for the time being. Haven't looked back into it much
Same problem, my camera work, but as soon as I try time late, I get the same error. Any solutions yet? Ot feels like the camera doesn't recognise the timelapse command.
When I purchased the sonic pad I also, bought the creality camera. Not the one with the wifi box. After setting my printers for use with sonic pad, I came back here to install the camera. Lights up, says connected, but no video. It's not among the listed cameras creality has on their website. Somehow I thought this would be the best choice. As usual their customer service e-mails can't answer whether or not their camera will plug into the sonic pad. Anyone else used the crcc-s7 creality camera with sonic pad and made it work?
Great Series, BUT, I have tried this 5 times without any luck having TimeLapse work. I am using a Creality recommended Logitech C920 webcam. Anyone have any suggestions?
Same problem, cannot get timelapse to work
I keep getting .......error taking timelapse frame. I can't figure it out. I went back through your video 3 times just today. Please help.
This is my gcode in PrusSlicer in the "Before Layer Change"
```
;BEFORE_LAYER_CHANGE
;TIMELAPSE_TAKE_FRAME
;{layer_z}
```
Guys, I'm connecting my Anker C200 webcam to my sonicpad but the image doesn't appear, just a white screen, I've already changed the USB ports, restarted it but nothing solves it, does anyone know the solution?
does the creality camera with the CR10 Smart Pro work with it?
Annoyingly, I don't believe the Creality Camera works with the Creality Sonic Pad from what others have said. I haven't been able to test this myself though.
I have a problem when recording the videos. I get the saving error in the camera all the time.
Can somebody help me?
This is my gcode in PrusSlicer in the "Before Layer Change"
```
;BEFORE_LAYER_CHANGE
;TIMELAPSE_TAKE_FRAME
;{layer_z}
```
Has anyone managed to successfully connect an endoscope camera to the Sonic Pad? If so, please provide a link :) Many thanks in advance!!
HP webcam 3100 works
How to connect two cameras?
Can add Microsoft LifeCam to your list. I was able to successfully create a TL utilizing it
Which model of Microsoft LifeCam do you use exactly?
Mine dont work i have the creality cam
Logitech C922 PRO HD STREAM WEBCAM is working.
my focus is not moving i think about using heat gun or something.
Hello! i have buy this cam:
Trust Gxt 1160 Vero Webcam Full Hd 1080P i's very good and super easy install
Can i connect 2 webcams at the same time?
AFAIK, you can use 1 cam + 3 printers ; 2 cams + 2 printers ; not sure anyone has tried 3 cams on 1 printer but now I must know!! Best of luck whichever way you go!
@nesanders311 thank you, i just got the Sonic Tab. So I'm up for the testing.
Just to add the camera in my last comment only works as a viewing camera and does not work on the sensor !! Sorry !!