[nodebb-plugin-webrtc] WebRTC in Chats (Video Calling)
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##About
I'm way too tired to write a lot about this. It's nearly 3AM here and I've been working on this from late this afternoon. Just wanted to get this out in the open ASAP so I can finally cross it off my todo-list and so that people who really want / need it can contribute.This plugin essentially adds a
Callbutton to the chat modal. Hitting it will allow you to video call another user.It's not the best code, but it works and I'm fairly happy with it, seeing as I started today by not being able to tell if the other user was available to call.
##Install
npm install nodebb-plugin-webrtc##Usage
After enabling, start a chat with a user. After the other user has also opened the chat window, theCallbutton will be enabled. Just hit it
##Source
https://github.com/Schamper/nodebb-plugin-webrtc
Please contribute.I'm going to sleep now
And I also need to finally fix that setting in my IDE for tabs vs spaces... -
Well this has given me an idea for some form of mixshow on my new forum which STILL isn't finished. My procrastination knows no ends. :rage1:
Before I install and test this, could 1 person broadcast their own webcam and have other people tuned in to it without a webcam on display? I assume clicking no to "allow access to webcam" would allow this?
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so I can finally cross it off my todo-list
ROFL
nice todo list. I wish mine was the same, you should look at my whiteboards staring at me right now.
re: the plugin, you are awesome. end of story.
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@a_5mith it works like a "regular" call, except that for the time being you both must have the chat window open. Person A calls B, (call will only go through if you allow your webcam / microphone, but you can select "none" from the popup window), B will get 2 buttons on his screen, answer and decline. They work as you'd think they would. I currently have no plans to add broadcasting..
@psychobunny Thanks! That's just one item on my todo list though, it has quite a few more...
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Sweet. I'll probably wait to install it until it is on npm. Seeing as how you were awake late you might notice a couple of fixes before you put it in there.
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Tried it. Working great!
My compliments to the chef.
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@Schamper said:
@tedr56 thanks! For the records, I also just put it on npm.
That will be useful.
I did some testing. At start, it's running fine. But after some time, the video from who I'm chatting with is lagging, or freezing eventualy.
The sounds remains good.
I don't if it's related to the nodebb logs :
warn: [socket.io] Unrecognized message: easyrtcAuth warn: [socket.io] Unrecognized message: easyrtcCmd -
Oh jesus now I want to make a XXX site with NodeBB.
rofl... as long as its not you that picks up,..
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@psychobunny said:
Oh jesus now I want to make a XXX site with NodeBB.
rofl... as long as its not you that picks up,..
you won't recognize me, i'll be wearing human skin over my own
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Hi,
I asked @Schamper is this peer2peer video chat or server side (using bandwith) and he was not sure.
Do you any of you guys know ?
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@kinderjaje said:
Hi,
I asked @Schamper is this peer2peer video chat or server side (using bandwith) and he was not sure.
Do you any of you guys know ?
I was curious about this as well.
Edit: Did some looking. This uses EasyRTC.- Standardized methods of connecting to web cameras and microphones.
- Peer to peer connections. Improves latency and reduces bottlenecks on the servers.
- Standardized negotiation for streaming audio, video and data.
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@Albus Tnx a lot man
