The new PiNoIR camera (which is like the regular camera module with the IR filter removed) has found it’s way over to the DesignSpark guys. (Well, they’re part of RS Components, so I expect it didn’t take long for it…
Category: Camera module
#RaspberryPi and camera module together to make a security camera
Christoph Buenger has written an extensive tutorial on creating a surveillance camera using the Pi and the camera module and Motion, the motion-detection software that gave people such difficulties. He’s done the sensible thing and linked out to the Foundation…
Python library for the #RaspberryPi camera module in the works
Dave Hughes has been working on a Python package that will enable you to natively communicate with the camera module. I’ve not tried this out, and it seems to be at a very early stage, but this is great news…
Stream Video from the #RaspberryPi camera to a web browsers
Miguel Grinberg has written a couple of tutorials that use mjpg-streamer to stream images from the camera module. Apparently this works across all browsers including iOS and Android. Here is the initial post and here is a more detailed post on…
Using the Dagu Pan/Tilt kit with the #RaspberryPi
I did this myself a while ago from a collection of parts I put together, but there is now a kit for setting up a pan/tilt mechanism for the camera module. Read about the new kit here.
New #RaspberryPi night-vision camera module imminent
The cat is out of the bag now! The Foundation is soon to announce the availability of the Pi Noir. It’s a new version of the camera module, but with the IR filter removed thereby making it a night-vision camera.…
Review of the Pi-Pan pan and tilt control for the #RaspberryPi camera
Mark Williams managed to get his hands on a prototype version of the Pi-Pan from MindSensors. MindSensors recently had a successful Kickstarter campaign to fund the Pi-Pan. On his blog, Mark has reviewed the prototype and describes it in some…
Special offer on #RaspberryPi and camera at CPC – £31 delivered!
Just saw this come up on the Foundation forum. CPC/Farnell are currently selling a model A Pi and a camera module for £31 delivered. Buy it here
Run Raspivid from Python on the #RaspberryPi
Martin O’Hanlon has created a brilliant Python class to control raspivid. It works on a threaded basis so you can trigger the camera without causing your calling code to wait for it to finish. I recommend this to anyone who…
Nwazet launches suite of products for #RaspberryPi camera module
US-based Nwazet have just launched three new products. First of all there’s a matt black case for the Pi with mounting holes for the camera which retails for $18. Then, there’s a fisheye lens for $9. Finally, there’s a wall mount for…