Tethr
A JavaScript/TypeScript library designed to control USB-connected digital cameras directly from browsers.
It is built on top of the WebUSB API and aims to provide support for cameras by various vendors. The library utilizes the Picture Transfer Protocol (PTP), which offers a means to access camera functionalities such as shutter control, aperture adjustment, ISO settings, and more via USB or TCP/IP connections. However, due to the varying vendor-specific extensions employed by different camera models, acheving compatibility among them has been challenging.
Tethr addreses this issue by acting as a bridge and offering a standarized and contemporary interface for developers. With Tethr, developers can interact with cameras seamlessly, abstracting away the underlying differences and complexities. The project takes inspiration from libgphoto2 in its pursuit of providing a comprehensive camera control solution.
Features
- 📸 Control camera functionalities such as shutter, aperture, ISO, and more.
- ⚡️ Access cameras via USB using the PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol) standard.
- 🌎 Vendor-specific support to fully access all features of each camera model.
- 🤳 Automatic fallback to web cameras when WebUSB is disabled or no USB camera is connected.
