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The usb_cam and gscam nodes are for retrieving images from a camera connected to your computer using USB. You'll need a different driver for a network-connected camera.

(see: http://answers.ros.org/question/201588/how-do-i-capture-images-from-a-wifi-camera/ )

The usb_cam and gscam nodes are for retrieving images from a camera connected to your computer using USB. You'll need a different driver for a network-connected camera.

(see: http://answers.ros.org/question/201588/how-do-i-capture-images-from-a-wifi-camera/ )

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It might be possible to find a gstreamer plugin which can talk to your camera, in which case the gscam driver might be appropriate. If so, see @gvdhoon's answer.

The usb_cam and gscam nodes are for retrieving images from a camera connected to your computer using USB. You'll need a different driver for a network-connected camera.

(see: http://answers.ros.org/question/201588/how-do-i-capture-images-from-a-wifi-camera/ )

EDIT

It might be possible to find a gstreamer plugin which can talk to your camera, in which case the gscam driver might be appropriate. If so, see @gvdhoon's @gvdhoorn 's answer.