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Camera Streaming

Use an IP camera to watch your machine from the Setup and Monitor screens. Configure the camera in Settings → Camera, then enable the feed to see it in the UI.

What you’ll do​

  • Add a camera URL (RTSP or MJPEG)
  • Optionally set username and password
  • View the feed on Setup and Monitor
  • Adjust display options (flip, rotate, crosshair)

Prerequisites​

  • IP camera with RTSP or HTTP MJPEG stream
  • Camera and AxioCNC server on the same network (or reachable)

Steps​

  1. Open Settings → Camera
  2. Enable camera feed — Turn the feed on.
  3. Enter the camera URL — RTSP (e.g. rtsp://192.168.1.100:554/stream) or HTTP/HTTPS MJPEG (e.g. http://192.168.1.100:8080/?action=stream). Check your camera’s manual for the exact URL.
  4. Authentication — If the camera requires login, set Username and Password.
  5. Display options — Use Flip horizontal, Flip vertical, Rotation, Crosshair, and Crosshair color as needed.
  6. Save — Settings auto-save. The feed appears in the Camera panel on Setup and Monitor.

Where the feed appears​

  • Setup — Camera panel for positioning and zeroing.
  • Monitor — Same feed while the job runs.

Supported formats​

  • RTSP
  • Motion JPEG (MJPEG) over HTTP/HTTPS
  • HLS (via backend conversion where used)

Troubleshooting​

  • No image — Verify URL, credentials, and that the camera is reachable from the AxioCNC server. Try the URL in VLC or another player.
  • Blank or frozen — Check camera bandwidth and network. Restart the camera or try a lower-resolution stream if available.
  • Wrong orientation — Use Rotation, Flip horizontal, or Flip vertical in Settings → Camera.

Next steps​