You’re using the wrong WebCam
About:
Let’s find out what’s the best DIY WebCam we can make under $150, and how does it compare vs off-the-shelf consumer webcams.
Timeline:
00:00 Let’s make plug-n-play USB WebCam
00:30 Build #1 (easiest): UVC Hardware
02:42 Build #2 (cheapest): ShowMeWebCam
03:45 Build #3 (smartest): UVC Software
05:59 Comparison with consumer WebCam
08:30 Pros and Cons of each of the builds
11:13 Final Build: DIY HD Super Cam
12:52 Super Cam in Action
Components:
6mm CS Mount Wide Angle Lens: https://www.arducam.com/product/arducam-lens-for-raspberry-pi-hq-camera-wide-angle-cs-mount-lens-6mm-focal-length-with-mf/
Arducam CSI-USB UVC Adapter: https://www.arducam.com/product/arducam-uvc-camera-adapter-board-for-12mp-imx477-raspberry-pi-hq-camera/
Flirc Raspberry Pi Zero Case: https://flirc.tv/products/flirc-raspberrypizero
FPC Connector: https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/camera-and-display-cable/
MicroSD Card: https://robu.in/product/sandisk-micro-sd-sdhc-8gb-class-4-memory-card/
Raspberry Pi Zero Aluminium Heat Sink: https://www.waveshare.com/zero-heatsink.htm
Raspberry Pi Camera Module v1.3: https://robu.in/product/raspberry-pi-camera-module/
Raspberry Pi Camera Module v3: https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/camera-module-3/
Raspberry Pi HQ Camera Module: https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-high-quality-camera/
Raspberry Pi Zero: https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-zero/
Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W: https://www.raspberrypi.com/products/raspberry-pi-zero-2-w/
Guides:
NOTE: some may get out of date/obsolete over time, but they’re still good learning resources nonetheless
ShowMeWebCam: https://github.com/showmewebcam/showmewebcam/
Official Tutorial: https://www.raspberrypi.com/tutorials/plug-and-play-raspberry-pi-usb-webcam/
Jeff Geerling’s Blogpost: https://www.jeffgeerling.com/blog/2020/raspberry-pi-makes-great-usb-webcam-100
Understanding UVC Gadget: https://docs.kernel.org/usb/gadget_uvc.html
Understanding the Script: https://developer.ridgerun.com/wiki/index.php/How_to_use_the_UVC_gadget_driver_in_Linux
Feedback:
If you have a feedback or opinion, please let us know in the comment. This is not just a figure of speech, or to satisfy the “algorithm”. I’m genuinely curious about first-hand accord/feedback. Be direct… I have a fairly thick skin, so don’t worry about coming off too harsh. It’s all good!
by BreakerSpace
linux foundation
Watch the Deep Dive Stream: https://youtube.com/live/Wn48GLGs_Jc
Errata:
– As @lainofthewired_ mentions in the comment – OSX does have a camera app called Photo Booth; I did not know that while making the video.
Wow! Great video! I need to upgrade my webcam and this is the perfect solution. Thank you! How about a DIY microphone next time?
Important to say that showmewebcam is quite dead and is not compatible with pi zero 2
This is wonderful. 10/10. Just discovered you, very excited to see what you do in the future!
how do you compare built 1 with a phone as web cam and can it be a action cam like go pro ??
macOS does have a camera app, it's called "Photo Booth"
Reall nice, i want to make two thirds webcam now
great video !
Very nice, liked and subscribed as a matter of course! 👍
It's a decent solution, but for the same money you can also buy a webcam of comparable quality.
Super easy PnP webcam. Amazing.
Showing the cost on the screen is awesome addition. Thank you so much.
Though the voice is a bit low its clear voice to understand. and it looks like you are talking 1.2x or 1.25x times.