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README.md

pypi-camera

A project for a standalone security camera using Python on a Raspberry Pi

Hardware and Equipment

Full Install

  • Raspberry Pi 5 or equivalent (CPU with similar power to BCM2712 like Intel N100)
  • Camera attachment (Camera Module if using a Raspberry Pi/ USB Web Camera if using other computer)
  • 128GB Storage or more (Must be mounted on / or /camera)
  • Debian or Raspberry Pi OS (Or Forks)
  • (Optional) AI Image Processor

Minimal Install

  • Raspberry Pi Zero 2W or equivalent (Any CPU capable of good H.264 encoding)
  • Camera attachment (Camera Module if using a Raspberry Pi/ USB Web Camera if using other computer)
  • Any amount of storage
  • Debian or Raspberry Pi OS (Or Forks)

Installation

Full install (Includes object detection)

curl -fs -L https://git.cool-home.duckdns.org/alzy/pypi-camera/raw/branch/main/install/max-install.sh | sudo bash

Minimal install (Only camera feed)

curl -fs -L https://git.cool-home.duckdns.org/alzy/pypi-camera/raw/branch/main/install/min-install.sh | sudo bash

Usage

Access RTSP feed by rtsp://<IP-ADDRESS>:8554/live
(Tested using FFplay)