Laptop camera hack

[choco2142]

is there any way to convert the laptop webcam into a usb camera

 

[choco2142]

this is the picture of the camera https://lh6.ggpht.com/cRP9WQmwHUzdadR8NnISBGjyvFTgwI8iKH7NjtjAS5epyJ4hf4RsDnLJoLM_GCYAuqQmLA

 

[nukemaster]

You need to get the wiremap(tells you what wires are for data and power) for it, then it may be able to be connected to USB.

 

[chudddds]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826158157

unless youre just trying to have fun, webcams are unbelievably cheap, here is one for $8.99 and free shipping, and there are many others.

and webcams that are built in to laptops are USB cameras, even though they are internal, they are still on the bus, so , yes, technically, you could