USB UVC webcam to HDMI - works with DJI Osmo Pocket 3

The LinkPi ENC1 V2 and TSB2603AU industrial encoders can also be used as a cost effective way to convert a USB UVC webcam output, like what the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and DJI Osmo Action 4 are using to HDMI.
LinkPi ENC1-VC2
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TBS 2603AU
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Blind SPOT - USB-C to 12V DC trigger cable
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McDodo USB-A to USB-C cable with power display
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DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo
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DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Expansion Adapter
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DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Magnetic ND Filters Set
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DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Black Mist Filter
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DJI Osmo Action 4 Adventure Combo
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SmallRig Osmo Action 3 Camera Cage (4119)
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[@FloridaLife]

Is there a more direct way to get the pocket 3 feed into a LiveU Solo, or would I just put together the set up you show here and feed the Solo from the HDMI out? Looking to do IRL with the pocket 3 and Solo. Thanks for all your great videos!

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

This is currently your cheapest way of getting it connected to your LiveU Solo.

[@FloridaLife]

@@EmeraldAudiovisual, thanks so much 👍. I've watched all your pocket 3 videos but can't remember if in web cam mode you are able to Shut off the pocket screen. I'm interested in doing multi hour steams and looking for the best mode to keep the pocket 3 from overheating. Also, can the pocket 3 simultaneously record to its SD card while in web cam mode? Thanks again 👍👍

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

@@FloridaLifeno, you can not get it to turn off the screen. I have actually raised a ticket with DJI about that. It doesn't overheat though or at least, I've not managed to get it to overheat. You can record while using webcam, yes, and that then actually results in your screen turning off, if you have set that in settings. There is a caveat though: the camera will eventually (sometimes even after 15 minutes) reach a temperature, where it stops the recording. The screen then comes back on. It will however continue to provide the webcam output past that point.

[@FloridaLife]

@@EmeraldAudiovisual, have you seen some reports of the European pocket 3s having firmware that makes them much more likely to shut down from overheating. I've seen some complaints about them shutting down when they don't even feel hot, while some (us version) appear stay recording even when they get very hot. I'm wondering if recording would produce more heat, even though the screen can be shut down. Guess I need to pick one up and run some tests 😃. Cheers!

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

@@FloridaLifeI am in Europe, so those restrictions do apply to me. It's not a special firmware. It's a setting DJI programs in during activation and is to comply with EU requirements. So yes, our DJI cameras in Europe shut down much earlier, than yours, being in the US.

[@EricKlein]

This looks like a promising affordable solution for a two cam live stream. Correct me if I'm wrong, you could run one cam in HDMI and one in via UVC, and have do PIP, right? If so, three questions: 1. See any degradation in video quality? De-saturation, contrast issues, etc? 2. Does everything stay in sync? Any delay expected if I ran the HDMI out into a belabox and then brought audio in from USB on the belabox? 3. How much customization is available to the PIP display? Can you change sizes of the overlay, move it around, add a border, etc? Thanks man.

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

Correct. The LinkPi encoder can do PiP from the two sources and output that to the HDMI out. It actually works very decently.

[@AndreMonthy]

What is the max resolution for the UVC signal. For example if I were to use UVC straight into my PC on OBS what resolution would that be?

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

1080p30. Either in vertical or horizontal.

[@AndreMonthy]

Thank you for the reply.@@EmeraldAudiovisual

[@KuboriKikiamShow]

So many conflicting reports that the obsbot does not convert the Osmo 3 signal to HDMI, so thank you for doing this test (but I'm still hesitant on picking up the obsbot).

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

You should NOT pick up the OBSBOT one. The video was recorded before the firmware update of the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, that added the 4K profile to UVC. The OBSBOT does not work since that firmware upgrade. Neither does the RGBlink TAO. The Link-Pi ENC1 V2 or V3 is the only solution that currently works reliably.

[@KuboriKikiamShow]

@@EmeraldAudiovisual Oh wow, thank you very much for the heads up!

[@starsandnightvision]

The problem with the OBSBOT is that it is EXPENSIVE!

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

The OBSBot adapter also doesn't work with the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 anymore, since the Pocket 3 firmware update with the 4K capability. So it's not an option anymore.

[@LitoFreeman]

If I use this setup and want an external mic how could i do that since the DJI camera usb is being used to connect to linkpi? Do I connect audio into the linkpi via 3.5mm jack? I am also only using the linkpi for UVC conversion purposes because I have a live U solo pro and am using that for LRT purposes.

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

I can confirm, that if you go to "Encode", "Audio config" and set the "source" to "Line", then the LinkPi will take the audio from the 3.5mm of the jack only. This is a stereo input, so if you connect something like a DJI Mic, you will get both microphones in each their channel (or mixed, depending on setup)

[@LitoFreeman]

@@EmeraldAudiovisual I have the rode wireless pro and am planning to use it for live streaming purposes along with the Unlimited IRL streaming backpack the GunRunV7. I have had a DJI action 4 for a while and didn’t know I could stream with it until seeing this video. Will the audio be laggy using the link pi audio port? Also one last question if I get the DJI audio adapter would that be a better way of using an external mic? Since I could connect the mic via the 3.5mm on the adapter then the usb c that comes on the adapter connects to the linkpi? Thank you for any help!

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

@@LitoFreeman i'm not sure, what you're trying to do there. Both the Røde Wireless Pro and the DJI Wireless Mic need to be connected via 3.5mm to the Link-Pi audio in. Yes, they both also have audio on the USB interface, but that doesn't work with the Link-Pi. As for delay/lag, it shouldn't really be noticable.

[@FloridaLife]

Off Topic Question.... Is there a cable or adaptor available that will allow a 5G mobile hotspot router (like the Netgear Nighthawk) to be successfully connected to the USB in port of the LiveU Solo Pro (ethernet? out from the hotspot, into the USB in of the Solo). I know I can connect two (one via wifi and a second to the ethernet in port of the Solo Pro), but looking to use the USB in ports for an additional two connections. Thanks Edit.... Just saw the Anker USB 3.0 to Ethernet Adapter on one of your other videos... Will that work on the Solo Pro? If that adapter wouldn't work, is it possible to purchase the two 5G modem connect package from LiveU, replace the sims will my own, and just pay for the monthly bonding service? Thanks again!

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

The Netgear Nighthawk can also provide internet via USB. No adapter needed. Just connect the USB-C port of the Nighthawk to one of the USB ports of the LiveU Solo or Solo Pro and make sure USB tethering is enabled in the Nighthawk.

[@FloridaLife]

@@EmeraldAudiovisual, that's great news! Thanks again 👍

[@kirbykwok5850]

do you know if the linkpi ENC1 v3 will be much different than the v2 that you mentioned? thanks!

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

I don't know, as I've not had one in my hands, but from what I've seen, it's the same with extra ports.

[@IgnatSolovey]

In this regard it's the same. I have ENC1v3 complete with NDI license, and it all works (with just a UVC webcam, I don't have an OBSbot) if you enable everything. Set low latency everywhere you can.

[@ConstantinosPapanikolaou]

Hello Thank you for this informational video. Can you confirm that OBSBOT works with DJI Action 4 camera? You only mentioned OSMO Pocket 3 in the video. I would like to input 1080p 30fps to my bonding encoder through HDMI. Another question... If I use LinkPi ENC1 V2 or TSB2603AU instead I could also charge DJI Action 4 camera, which I can't if I use OBSBOT? (And get the NDI functionality for other streaming scenarios) I would really appreciate your reply to solve livestream challenges using mountain bikes and action cameras mounting on helmets

[@KojakKronos]

Great information. Can Pocket 3 be seen natively by an Android phone? I use Streamyard (web-based streaming platform) and would like to use Pocket 3 as the camera. This appears as a camera when connected to a PC, but not on Android.

[@NuneAkaMrPropane]

I have a internal battery powered monitor. Would it work with obsbot if the monitor has its own internal battery?

[@ITSolutionsNetwork]

I bought the OBSBOT 2 for My pocket 3 and it doesn't recognize it. Sees other cameras but not pocket 3. I see there is ENC1 V3 on the market, does it convert UVC from pocket 3 to HDMI too?

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

Yes. The Link-Pi ENC1 V3 is the updated version. Works the same way.

[@ITSolutionsNetwork]

@@EmeraldAudiovisual Thanks. Sounds like this should be a good addition to my ATEM ISO.

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

@@ITSolutionsNetwork That absolutely works. I had the ENC1-V2 on my desk for 6 months feeding a Logitech Brio into my Atem Mini Extreme. It never caved in.

[@ITSolutionsNetwork]

@@EmeraldAudiovisual The thing is, OBSBot works with other USB cameras, but not with Pocket 3. And Pocket 3 works as a webcam on my Mac. It didn't have any settings and I wanted something simple. It should work, I've seen videos where it works, but doesn't work for me, maybe it's latest DJI firmware that they released recently. Have you tried updating and see if it works?

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

@@ITSolutionsNetwork DJI cams have a bit off an odd implementation of UVC, so they don't work on all devices. Gotta be a bit picky.

[@Dadohyeah]

Can this work with the pocket 2

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

No. The Pocket 2 did not have USB webcam support. There is a hack using Cosmostreamer to extract the mobile video feed. I have made a video on that also. You can find it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap_MaaOHnsuGbrs

[@suryagr8]

will it work with Osmo Pocket 1

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

No, It will not. Osmo Pocket 1 and 2 have no webcam output. But you can check out Cosmostreamer, which is able to extract the video feed from those.

[@GamblewithJimmy]

Just subscribed because you seem very knowledgeable. Question for you I'm using the pocket 3 as a webcam. What exactly would the convert from usb to hdmi actually do? What is the point of doing that if you don't mind me asking?

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

People stream with the likes of the LiveU Solo, Solo Pro and Kiloview P3 encoders with multiple modems, load balancing and link aggregation to avoid going offline and giving a better experience to their viewers. But these encoders can only take HDMI or SDI as input. There is also a use case, where you maybe would want to bring the camera output into a HDMI switcher like a Blackmagic Atem Mini, which also can't take a UVC feed.

[@GamblewithJimmy]

@@EmeraldAudiovisual ok so better power and connection. This is so helpful appreciate it. I'm going to convert the UVC to HDMI output for the atem mini pro that way i can get a few of the pocket 3's to do a multi camera switch stream

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

@@GamblewithJimmy Please be aware, that after the last firmware update of the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, that introduced a 4k profile on UVC on that camera, the LinkPi ENC1 V2 (and V3) are actually the only devices, I found to be able to do this conversion. The OBSBot 2 and TAO RGBLink don't even work for the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 anymore.

[@GamblewithJimmy]

@@EmeraldAudiovisual what i am going to do is this: Logitec USB webcam streaming adapter has DC 5V , Start Stop Record, IOS, Webcam Input, UVC output, Hdmi output, storage. It's perfect to use for the HDMI output for Atem Mini Pro. Can connect to Big TV monitor for the camera views and to the lap top for the obs view

[@deykim4607]

@@EmeraldAudiovisual Why did they do that? What is the solution if you want to use the DJI P3 through an ATEM Mini Pro for example?

[@tirisitis]

…. And osmo pocket 2?

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

For the Pocket 2, you need Cosmostreamer. The Pocket 2 doesn't support UVC. Have a watch of this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ap_MaaOHnsuGbrs

[@jibipeter6742]

I connect osmo to link pi by usb -C to USB A cable, osmo pocket shows as web cam, but not getting hdmi output signal from Link pi, on the device it says ‘HDMI no input’ Do I need to change any settings in the link pi?

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

You may want to watch the entire video again. I literally show, how that is configured in the video.

[@kirbykwok5850]

Thanks for replying to my previous comment, I ended up ordering the ENC1 V3 but I am struggling to find a working 12V usb cable. I am looking at the blind SPOT one that you listed but in the description it says "Power source must offer 12V". I'm learning that Anker power banks and most power banks don't offer 12V. How did you get yours to work? Thanks!

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

Anker powerbanks indeed don't have the 12V profile. A lot of other powerbanks do have them though. You just need to check the specs.

[@CRE8VALU]

2:25 I was surprised to hear that the Pocket 3 connecting to OBSBOT USB-C didn't work. Any idea why? Seems odd that you'd need to use the USB-A instead...

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

Because OBSBOT didn't something proprietary with the USB-C output, so it only works with their cameras and nothing else.

[@Ficktao]

You mentioned that if you have the ATEM MINI, use the ATEM MINI, but then still you need a HDMI out on the Pocket 3

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

I'm not sure, what you mean. The LinkPi provides the HDMI from the Pocket 3 out to the Atem Mini, if needed. The whole point of the video is, how you can connect a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 to either an Atem Mini or a LiveU Solo.

[@dinkoduric]

Hi, is it possible to connect via wi-fi and control the camera (for example moving gimbal left - right)? Also does follow function works in this setup? Thanks!

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

No. Those controls and access via the mifi app are disabled in webcam mode. You can only use the joystick on the camera.

[@thelongarmmarine]

Interesting…I’d like to get something like this to display on my Epson Moverio 35E glasses…I can get a hdmi feed on the DJI controllers, into the box the Moverio uses…but no go with the Pocket 3…any thoughts? Thanks!

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

Well, this solution will give you a HDMI feed. I'm not familiar with the glasses and what's involved, so can't help you there.

[@troy_center]

THank you for this information. How do you access the interface for Link Pi?

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

The IP is in the display of the encoder. You can type that into your web browser and it brings you to the web interface of the encoder.

[@JoeMicalizziMPC]

I want to use the Dji Pocket 3 on my YoloBox Ultra. Can I get 4K HDMI from your box?

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

Hi, you can connect the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 directly to the YoloBox Ultra using the USB port on the Yolobox. And no, you will never get 4k out of the USB webcam output of the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. The Pocket 3 only supports 720p30 and 1080p30 on that output. That's it.

[@JoATTech]

Great, I've been thinking if such device exist ... and it does :D. Thanks!!!

[@mediatechtube]

eat video which step up cable do you use to power on the link pi from a powerbamk. Thanks

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

There is a link in the description of the video now. It's called a Blind Spot USB to 12V DC Power Cable.

[@BoxLaneProductions]

the new osmo pocket 3 firmware stops it showing via osbot to an ndi encoder and you just get a black screen now, even though it will show on tv. I think its to do with the new res options that can be set by what you plug the pocket 3 into, which the osbot doesn't do

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

That is correct. And the same happens on the RGBLink Tao, which is very similar to the OBSbot one. It's because they support 4k input and try make it work, but fail. The LinkPi ENC1 V2 and ENC1 V3 still work perfectly with the DJI Osmo Action 3 after the firmware changes. I've got all of that tested.

[@BoxLaneProductions]

@@EmeraldAudiovisual Thank you for the quick response, I found even setting it to the various resolutions still doesn't let it through. I'll check over the weekend if putting it looped through a field monitor does the trick.. although it's an extra hop it may get it working

[@TuSemanaSantaCC]

Lamentablemente no puede grabar en 4k al mismo tiempo que emite señal por hdmi

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

That is correct. It can only record in the same resolution and fps rate as the webcam output.

[@mediaphix]

Hi, Thank You for sharing this information. Would you know if the camera is going into Webcam setting after plugging in to the LINK encoder? I am trying to get video out with 24fps, into OBS. Please let me know, Much appreciated. mediaphix

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

Yes, once you plug the camera into the USB-A port of the LinkPi encoder, it'll go to Webcam, if that is what you selected the last time.

[@mediaphix]

Thanks, Will it feed out directly without selecting webcam, I need to feed into obs 24p and unfortunately the webcam is giving me 30p

[@tarleyc8016]

Question Right now I use a Cannon M50 as our webcam camera that is connected to the atem mini pro. I was told that the Pocket 3 does not have HDMI out. So in order to use the Pocket 3 with the atem mini pro I'll need to get the linkpi ENC1?

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

Correct. That is one way achieving that.

[@tarleyc8016]

@@EmeraldAudiovisual thank you for the quick response.

[@사일런트-h9o]

Does it support bonding?

[@asianboss6355]

are they making any 4K rather than 1080p boxes any time soon?

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

Doesn't matter. The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (and Action 4) can not output 4k on USB.

[@asianboss6355]

@@EmeraldAudiovisual what abut usb-c to usb-c can’t that out 4k?

[@zepplinrossow7618]

can the encoder push the final source out as rtmp?

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

Absolutely: RTMP or SRT. It's just not capable of bonding and doesn't have adaptive bitrate, which is why it's handier to push the HDMI feed to an encoder, that can.

[@zepplinrossow7618]

@@EmeraldAudiovisual Dope, so perfect to be connected to a belabox over ethernet then? Also whats the difference in the v2 and the v3 ive seen online?

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

@@zepplinrossow7618 You don't need this, if you're using Belabox. You can plug the DJI Osmo Action 4 and Osmo Pocket 3 straight into Belabox via USB. The solution in the video is more for LiveU users, that can't connect USB UVC devices.

[@zepplinrossow7618]

@@EmeraldAudiovisual Running on a Rock 5a, my intended use was for 1 uvc and 1 hdmi cam in PIP, would this be the best budget option? Trying to aviod buying a Magwell or yolobox

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

@zepplinrossow7618 ah yes, for that it would work alright. Oh and the difference between v2 and v3 is, that v3 can capture 4k on HDMI and has 2 USB ports.

[@Fantastic-yv7gs]

Hey Which of the converters would you say work the best from Osmo Pocket 3 going to ATEM mini ? And which model has least video latency ? Thanks.

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

They are both literally the same board just with a different vendor and different logos. Even the WebUI is nearly identical. So just go with whatever is cheaper.

[@Fantastic-yv7gs]

Thanks for the Speedy reply, So the choice would be between LinkPi E and TBS right ? (As OBSBOT didnt charge Osmo properly?) Do you think video latency when streaming live between pictures and audio is a big issue with LinkPi E / TBS ? @@EmeraldAudiovisual

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

@@Fantastic-yv7gs there is no lag, if you use the integrated mic in the Pocket 3 or the DJI Mic 2. There shouldn't be any noticeable lag either, if you inject audio in the LinkPi or TBS. And the OBSBot is not a good choice, as it's very picky and doesn't accept a lot of devices. Yes, it accepts the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, but can't deliver the charge needed, indeed.

[@Fantastic-yv7gs]

Thanks for all your replies. Much appreciated! One last question. My plan is to stream Twitch via OBS. Do you think it will work without lag if the picture comes from Osmo pocket via the converter you suggested, going into Atem Mini and audio (music & mic) via a DJ controller going into ATEM mini ?@@EmeraldAudiovisual

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

@@Fantastic-yv7gsAudio and video will nearly always be out of sync, when you add audio anywhere else than the camera. That's why you have the option to delay the audio on the mic/line-in port of the Atem. You need to do your own testing. What I think doesn't matter.

[@LA12Livestreams]

Is the USB framerate limited to 30 fps though ?

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 can only ouput 720p30 and 1080p30 on USB webcam. That's it. Or are you asking in regards to the encoder ?

[@LA12Livestreams]

@@EmeraldAudiovisual That's it yes - I'm searching for a small stabilised device that can do 1080/50 to HDMI but most I find is limited to 30fps

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

@@LA12Livestreams You can set the USB interface to 50 and 60fps, but from testing, it only captures max 30fps (i've looked through a 60fps video and frame by frame. If captured on HDMI in, it's 60 fps, if captured on USB, it's 60fps, but only changes every 2nd frame.) So unfortunately, this won't do that. I can try and test, if the OBSBot can do 60fps.

[@glennhodnett7179]

That’s a shame, have you tested it with your Magewell Director Mini? Until Magewell support the PTZ controls of DJI products can you still use the Mimo app to control the PTZ whilst in webcam mode?

[@EmeraldAudiovisual]

@@glennhodnett7179 The Mimo app is locked out, once you are in webcam mode. So I'm waiting to see, what Cosmostreamer comes up with, once he gets a Pocket 3. And yes, I have tested the Pocket 3 with the Magewell Director Mini. It works well.