uvcdynctrl:tldr:07170
uvcdynctrl: Specify the device to use (defaults to `video0`).
$ uvcdynctrl -d ${device_name}
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The command "uvcdynctrl -d ${device_name}" is used to control a UVC-compliant (USB Video Class) device on a Unix-based operating system. UVC is a standard protocol for streaming video from webcams and other video devices over USB.
Here is a breakdown of the command:
- "uvcdynctrl" is the name of the command-line tool used to control UVC devices. It allows you to view and modify various settings and controls of the connected UVC device.
- "-d" is an option or parameter that specifies the device to control. It is followed by "${device_name}", which is a placeholder indicating that you should replace it with the actual device name or identifier. The device name typically depends on the operating system and can be found using other commands like "lsusb" or "v4l2-ctl --list-devices".
- By running this command, you would access the specified UVC device and gain control over its settings, such as brightness, exposure, white balance, focus, etc. The available controls may vary depending on the particular UVC device and its capabilities.
It's worth noting that the command needs to be executed as the superuser (root) or with appropriate permissions to interact with the device.
This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and
never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.