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Hardware Connections

First, connect both cameras to the SVC Pro module. If you plan to use strobe control, ensure your right explore3D camera is plugged into the connector marked with black ink. Once everything is connected, load the WebUI using your system’s IP address to verify that both cameras are detected.
Hardware Connections

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Choosing Your Streaming Setup

If you are a DeepWater Desktop (DWD) user, you do not need to start your stream through dweOS. dweOS streaming is specifically designed for Discovery or your own custom software integrations.
Important: You can only use one streaming method at a time. Attempting to stream via dweOS and DeepWater Desktop simultaneously will cause conflicts.

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Maximizing Image Quality

The SVC Pro module features 4 connectors, powered by 2 separate USB buses (each bus drives 2 ports). dweOS Pro displays a USB Port ID for each camera, indicating exactly which bus and port you are using.
To maximize bandwidth and achieve the highest quality video from two cameras, connect each camera to its own bus. If you connect two cameras to the same bus, their bandwidth is automatically halved, even if you set the bitrate to the maximum.
The USB Port ID is formatted with the bus number first, followed by the port number.
  • Optimal Setup Example (Separate Buses):
    • Camera 1: usb-3610000.usb-1.2 (Bus 1, Port 2)
    • Camera 2: usb-3610000.usb-2.2 (Bus 2, Port 2)
  • Sub-optimal Setup Example (Same Bus):
    • Camera 1: usb-3610000.usb-1.2 (Bus 1, Port 2)
    • Camera 2: usb-3610000.usb-1.1 (Bus 1, Port 1)
USB Port IDs

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Organization & General Settings

Once your cameras are plugged into the optimal ports, you can assign them nicknames to keep things organized.
Camera Nicknames
All of your settings—including nicknames, framerates, and camera controls—are saved based on that specific bus and port ID. As long as you keep the cameras plugged into the same physical ports, dweOS will remember your exact settings every time you boot up.

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Framerate (FPS)

We recommend streaming at 15 FPS. This is the sweet spot for keeping file sizes manageable and bandwidth stable, while still providing a smooth piloting experience.
DeepWater Desktop users should set their stream to 15 FPS directly inside DWD, not in dweOS.

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Bitrate

For the highest JPEG image quality in dweOS, navigate to Camera Controls and look for System Controls. Find the HW Bitrate option and set it to the highest value. This setting will save automatically for your next restart. Repeat this process for both cameras.
Bitrate Setting
System Controls

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Exposure & Strobe Control

Auto Exposure works well for most standard applications. However, if you are using strobe lights or simply want full manual control, you can disable the auto exposure toggle under Sensor Controls in dweOS.
Exposure Controls

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Pro Tips for Manual Control

  • Match Exposure: Turn this on for both cameras to simplify operation and keep your lighting consistent.
  • Strobe Brightness: The right camera on the explore3D is a stellarHD Elite, which controls your strobe. Use the right camera’s sensor controls to balance your strobe brightness against your exposure time.
  • 3D Reconstruction: For the cleanest, sharpest 3D models, keep your ISO as low as possible to reduce noise, and keep your exposure time low to prevent motion blur. Strobe lights are highly recommended to help you achieve this in deep water.
  • Dark Environments: In pitch-black water, your exposure time is essentially dictated by your strobe. Lock your exposure time to a fixed, low value, and simply adjust the strobe brightness to get the lighting you need.
Navigation Tip: If you’re having trouble fine-tuning the exposure time slider with your mouse, click on the text field and use your keyboard’s up/down arrows to adjust the numbers in small increments.
Manual Exposure Settings

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Troubleshooting

Are you noticing odd frames, overexposure in bright environments, or an auto-exposure that feels sluggish? This is usually caused by an incorrect frequency offset. To fix this, head over to Preferences in dweOS and fine-tune your frequency offset until the image stabilizes. Start with a low change value like -0.004 and adjust the number until the issue is resolved.
Frequency Offset