Video streaming with ZWO ASI Cams on mac...?

astromoose

Hello,

do you see a solution to create a video stream with your cams on MacOS? would be great if the OS can see the devices as cam outside the ASIStudio for creating a videostream.

greetings,

Gerhard

Software@ZWO

Hi astromoose, you can use our SDK to get video stream. You can download our SDK here:https://astronomy-imaging-camera.com/software-drivers
Thank you.

astromoose

@Software@ZWO#58394 Ah - fascinating - anyway i am not able to compile source code - not yet qualified :-( But thank you anyway!

Software@ZWO

astromoose Hi astromoose, are you saying that you can't compile the demo code in our SDK package? You can give us a screenshot of the error you encounter, and I will try to help you solve it.

astromoose

@Software@ZWO#58516 Ah - i suppose it is not an error - i am completely unable to use software dev tools :-)

Software@ZWO

astromoose Hi astromoose, I still don't understand what you mean. Can you describe your problem in detail? Thank you.

astromoose

As i understand - in windows i would need this directshow driver. I need the same for macos.

regards, Gerhard

Software@ZWO

astromoose Hi astromoose, I see what you mean, but I'm sorry that we haven't developed a driver like DirectShow on Windows on Mac.

astromoose

@Software@ZWO#58709 to sad... it would be an enrichment to your great cameras.

Software@ZWO

We will investigate. If it is a big demand, I think we will consider it. Can you tell me what protocol you want to use for video streaming on Mac?
Thank you.

0CytRI73

To stream video with ZWO ASI cameras on a Mac, you can use software like ASICAP (ZWO’s own software) or Stellarium, which supports ASI cameras. Additionally, you can use third-party tools like FireCapture (via Wine) or Ekos in KStars for macOS. Ensure you have the latest drivers for your ASI camera installed, and configure the software to detect and stream video from your device.