Cameras & PTZ Control
BirdDog PTZ Camera Control Software BETA
Advanced handler for BirdDog PTZ cameras. Dual-protocol architecture: REST API (HTTP port 8080) for presets, exposure, WB, stream and tally; VISCA/IP (UDP 52381) for real-time pan/tilt/zoom/focus.
Handlers run inside Fantago — the file is a plugin, not a standalone program. Start with the free 60-day trial.
How to connect BirdDog PTZ Camera to Fantago
- Open the Fantago Dashboard and click Add Device.
- Pick the BirdDog PTZ Camera handler from the device type list (internal id
birddog_ptz). - Enter the IP address of your BirdDog PTZ Camera, then set protocol HTTP and port
8080. - Save and connect. Fantago starts polling the device and publishes its feedback variables, ready to use in panels, sequences and logic flows.
- Drag the actions below onto a panel button, a Stream Deck key, a schedule or a logic flow node.
| Protocol | HTTP |
|---|---|
| Default port | 8080 |
| Handler version | 1.0.0 |
| Author | Fantago Bridge |
| Internal ID | birddog_ptz |
Description & Instruction
Setup: Protocol HTTP, Port 8080. The VISCA UDP port is opened automatically.
Command Integration Guide
This guide explains how to control BirdDog PTZ cameras.
Key Actions:
- Pan/Tilt: Direction + speed (0-24) via VISCA/IP.
- Preset Recall/Store: Preset number via REST API.
- Zoom: In/Out/Stop via VISCA/IP.
- Exposure Mode: Auto, Manual, Shutter Priority, Iris Priority.
- Tally: On/Off/Program/Preview via REST API.
Integration Examples (assuming device name "BIRDDOG_CAM1"):
Via HTTP GET:
http://<FantaGo_IP>:<HTTP_PORT>/sendTo/BIRDDOG_CAM1?cmd=recall_preset&action_params={"preset":1}
Via TCP/UDP Listener:
BIRDDOG_CAM1:recall_preset {"preset":1}
BirdDog PTZ Camera control — frequently asked questions
Does Fantago support BirdDog PTZ Camera?
Yes. Fantago includes a ready-made BirdDog PTZ Camera handler (version 1.0.0) that talks to the device over HTTP, default port 8080. It is bundled with every licence and with the 60-day free trial — there is no per-device fee.
What protocol does the BirdDog PTZ Camera handler use?
HTTP, default port 8080. Fantago connects straight to the device over your production network, so no gateway, middleware or vendor software is needed in between.
Can I control BirdDog PTZ Camera from a Stream Deck?
Yes. Every BirdDog PTZ Camera action can be mapped to an Elgato Stream Deck key, to a button on a custom Fantago touch panel, to a timed schedule, or to a logic flow triggered by another device — including devices from a different manufacturer.
Can I modify the BirdDog PTZ Camera handler?
Yes. The handler is a plain JavaScript file (birddog_ptz.js) that you can download from this page, edit and drop back into Fantago. You can also write your own handler from scratch — see the Developer Guide.
Control BirdDog PTZ Camera from a single interface
Fantago drives BirdDog PTZ Camera alongside 50+ other broadcast, lighting, audio and smart home devices — from custom touch panels, an Elgato Stream Deck, a schedule or a logic flow. One-time licence, no subscription, runs offline.