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    install webcam in CF-31?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by theoak2, Dec 10, 2015.

  1. theoak2

    theoak2 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a webcam with 6pin cable from another computer, and would like to see if it works in CF-31 mk1. Does the keyboard have double-sided tape or another means of getting it loose to look for 6-pin header? Or does anyone already know if there is a header that can be used for this purpose under the keyboard?
     
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    The 6 pin header will be inside the lid on touchscreen pcb.
    It is a 7 pin connector.
     
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    Shawn, Dec 10, 2015
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    does the cf-30 have internal usb connectors to allow a web camera to be installed in the display bezel?
     
    lortech, Dec 11, 2015
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    We were talking about a CF31.
    All modern Toughbooks have internal usb connectors.
    You could modify any usb webcam to work. Panasonic never offered a webcam on a CF30. Sp there is NO stock webcam connector on a CF30.
     
    Shawn, Dec 11, 2015
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    Sorry to take so long posting back. The Toshiba webcam did not just plug in. Although it is 7 pin, the width and thickness of the plug was not right. I guess I could just remove the plug and push the connectors individually down on the header pins. Does anyone know the pin-out of the CF-31's USB header?
     
    theoak2, Jan 10, 2016
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    I bet @ohlip (Teo) would know it.
     
    toughasnails, Jan 10, 2016
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    I have been meaning to do some research on the webcam header. It will involve the pcb and my micro video camera setup. Probably need a multimeter also.

    It just has not made it up the list to #1 yet.
     
    Shawn, Jan 10, 2016
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