RPi Video CamCorder ???

Okay, some luck using avconv

here is a python script that will take video until you hit a key then terminate the subprocess.

from subprocess import *

import sys

 

avconv_proc = Popen(

     [

      'avconv',

      '-f'','video4linux2',

      '-r','15',

      '-video_size','hd480',

      'i','/dev/video0',

      'test.avi',

     ],

     )

raw_input()

avconv_proc.terminate()

Have not tried it with any audio, I think avconv can do that, not sure though, I don't have any audio input on this webcam. My one coming in the mail will. Need to add the ability to take pictures as well (much easier), add in time-stamping the file names, then tie into the GPIO.

Sorry I haven't replied before now but I have been busy editing sermons for our church radio station.

I have several old VHS Camcorders.. The old big shoulder mounts... I need to find the pinoust of my cams and how they connect...

I think your problem sounds like you are missing the RED and BLUE outputs from the cam.

I have a good friend who knows python well.. The CTL+C could be accomplished by retroing an old bluetooth keyboard, loose the keys and solder button in there place... Let me know how you fair. I will share any thing that I find out..

I will be quit busy over the next few weeks so be patient...

Thanks

Gregg

Sorry I haven't replied before now but I have been busy editing sermons for our church radio station.

I have several old VHS Camcorders.. The old big shoulder mounts... I need to find the pinoust of my cams and how they connect...

I think your problem sounds like you are missing the RED and BLUE outputs from the cam.

I have a good friend who knows python well.. The CTL+C could be accomplished by retroing an old bluetooth keyboard, loose the keys and solder button in there place... Let me know how you fair. I will share any thing that I find out..

I will be quit busy over the next few weeks so be patient...

Thanks

Gregg

Oh, CTL+C thing is solved, I call .terminate() and it does a similar action.  Later this week I'll try and tie the controlling into the GPIO on the pcDuino.  I also have the reflective sensors, but am wary of shining invisible light in my eyes o_0