Multiple direct-x cameras

Tim Baraks

Posted on 23.03.2015 13:22

Hello, I'm trying to use multiple direct-x compatible cameras with a Dewesoft S-Box but only 1 camera is working at a time. I am wondering what the capabilities are when using direct-x cameras and if multiple cameras are possible. Thanks

DEWESoft Support
Technical support
Posted on 26.03.2015 16:15

Hi, yes, DEWESoft can use more then one DirectX cameras. 

This is how:

- first go to settings, devices and click on "+" button

- in the pop-up window click on "+" next to DirectX


- all DirectX cameras will appear under devices>DirectX


- in channel setup, Video tab will appear

- here cameras can be set on used or unused


- when going to measure, both cameras should be available


Tim Baraks

Posted on 28.03.2015 17:30

Thanks for replying. I can set up multiple cameras but now have a different issue. 

When using the S-Box at default camera settings (YUY2, 640x480, 30fps), only 1 video channel will work, the other 2 show "no video." 

However, if I reduce the resolution and fps to (320x240, 15fps) all 3 cameras will work. 

In interest of curiosity, I hooked up the same 3 cameras with a Dewe43 on my laptop and they all work at the default settings (YUY2, 640x480, 30fps) with no issues.

The laptop/Dewe43 combo is running Win 7 64bit with Dewesoft X1 SP5, the S-Box is running Win 7 32bit with Dewesoft X2 SP1.

Are there any settings I can check or anything I can try to get them working on the S-Box?

Any help is greatly appreciated.


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DEWESoft Support
Technical support
Posted on 01.04.2015 16:31

S-BOX uses shared USB ports. 

Can you please try to plug one camera to USB in front and one on the back of the S-BOX?

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