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Pi Cam (Spy Cam) Update

screamingtiger

Back in Dec I made described a project I was working on.

Quick Project: Pi Security Cam

 

I wanted to give an update to this.

 

I am using the Motion Daemon and a normal webcam.  This is all running on a Raspberry Pi B+.

I have a script set up to email me the vids as they are captured.  I also have a script to email me all the space it is using for videos.

 

The only thing to note is that when viewing the live feed, when the cam tries to record a vid due to detecting motion, it may skip frames or put them out of order.  The B+ may be a bit weak for this application, the live feed is only 4 frames per sec and the recorded vids are 2 fps.  Not sure if it is the SDcard, I am using a class 10.  But given the Pi 2 and 3 are so much faster there is not a need for a B+ other than I just have one already.

 

I have completed the spycam and have been using it quite a bit.  A few pictures:

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The spycam is now paying dividends because I caught a Chupacabra on cam:

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  • Hi there Joey. Been reading your blog. We have similar very similar interests. I too built a MAME machine many years ago - kids love it and still going strong, although the screen popped and I had to replace it with PC screen - not the same.

    I fly RC - not jets, but I do have several pinball machines.

    I have also been toying with the idea of making a simpler trailer connection - on the back burner for now.

    I have a camera project that I want to do, but I lack experience with micros and it will take me way too long to get it right.

    If you are interested, please reply and we can discuss it.

    Thanks a stack...

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  • Hi there Joey. Been reading your blog. We have similar very similar interests. I too built a MAME machine many years ago - kids love it and still going strong, although the screen popped and I had to replace it with PC screen - not the same.

    I fly RC - not jets, but I do have several pinball machines.

    I have also been toying with the idea of making a simpler trailer connection - on the back burner for now.

    I have a camera project that I want to do, but I lack experience with micros and it will take me way too long to get it right.

    If you are interested, please reply and we can discuss it.

    Thanks a stack...

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