Raspberry Pi Zero W Surveillance Camera
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День томуWireless surveillance camera created using motionEyeOS, a Raspberry Pi Zero W, and a Zero Cam camera - all powered via a USB power bank!
This is the second video in my “Pi Zero Projects” series - the first episode is here: • Raspberry Pi Zero Hams...
The video in which I tested out the best micro SD cards to use on a Raspberry Pi or other SBCs is here: • Top SBC Micro SD Card ...
Links to items used in this video are as follows (note that none of these are affiliate links, and that I have no association with any of the retailers).
Raspberry Pi Zero W on Pimoroni (UK): shop.pimoroni.com/products/ra... and on Adafruit (US): www.adafruit.com/product/3400
PiBow Zero W case on Adafruit (US): www.adafruit.com/product/3471 and on
Pimoroni (UK): shop.pimoroni.com/products/pi...
ZeroCam Camera for Raspberry Pi Zero at The Pi Hut (UK):
thepihut.com/products/zerocam...
Very similar Zero Spy Camera for Raspberry Pi Zero on Adafruit (US): www.adafruit.com/product/3508
MotionEyeOS Github pages: github.com/ccrisan/motioneyeo...
WiFi Country codes can be found on this page: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_316...
Etcher can be downloaded here: www.balena.io/etcher/
Angry IP Scanner scan be downloaded here: angryip.org/
More videos on SBCs, and broader computing topics, can be found at:
/ explainingcomputers
You may also like my ExplainingTheFuture channel at: / explainingthefuture
#RaspberryPi #PiZero #MotionEyeOS #ExplainingComputers
@benh9350 3 роки тому
Ring ring, "Hello is your fridge running?" - "Let me check my Raspberry pi cam... No it's resting quite comfortably thank you!"
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
:)
@ironmonger27 3 роки тому
sat there chillin out more like
@TheMus3L 3 роки тому
lol
@nutsnproud6932 3 роки тому
I did something similar with a cheap USB webcam and a Pi 3B+ to prove to my neighbour it was not our cat tearing up her garden.
@adaw90 3 роки тому
Who was then?
@omarsharifpathan6278 3 роки тому
I dont need sleep..... I need answers
@JBee15 3 роки тому
This is driving me nuts Nuts
@markconger8049 3 роки тому
I’m betting it was an armadillo or someone else’s pet.
@BatteryProductions 3 роки тому
@@markconger8049 meybe squirels
@zelatrix8545 3 роки тому
Setting up a camera pointing at your fridge is a great way to catch a cereal killer.
@danbennett1005 3 роки тому
So far, I've watched about 36 minutes of video, and now I know exactly how to build a wireless surveillance camera and a network attached storage device around a Raspberry Pi. Amazing tutorials.
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
Thanks for watching!
@shivarampersaud2332 3 роки тому
16:28 - 16:44 Only he could narrate a trip to the kitchen and make it entertaining
@pizzaivlife 3 роки тому
and call bran flakes exciting and genuinely mean it
@thegooobley1993 3 роки тому
69 likes I'm gonna commit a war crime and like
@mickelodiansurname9578 3 роки тому
Chris seriously missed his calling, he would make an excellant stand up comedian...
@yajbgaming 2 роки тому
Hahaha yeah
@resrussia 3 роки тому
Great introduction to using the Raspberry Pi Zero W as a security camera using a camera design for Raspberry Pi Zero W. Your instruction are, as always, clear and well structured. Keep up the good work and I am looking forward to your video on the Raspberry Pi 8 GB version.
@IanHodgetts 3 роки тому
One neat feature of MotionEyeOS is that you can set a camera to be a "Simple MPEG" camera which will purely stream to another computer that can do the motion detection. That way the PiZero doesn't have the CPU overhead of running the motion daemon (and thus improve the framerate). Look for the "fast network camera" option in expert settings. I've been using this for years, expanding my coverage as I go. I'm currently running a combination of 3x ZeroW and a 3A+ as cameras but with a Pi4 (2GB) running MotionEyeOS as a central "controller" (doing the motion detection). I'm still juggling Pis and configurations to get better framerates but it's all good fun!
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
Very useful info, thanks for sharing.
@Sup_D 3 роки тому
Would a "ROCK PI 4 Model C" help out, since it does support M.2 SSD.
@IanHodgetts 3 роки тому
@@Sup_D I think the bottleneck is CPU (for motion) rather than disk IO. I have my 4 Pis recording to an SSD connected directly to my router as a NAS drive.
@MFJLabs 2 роки тому
@@IanHodgetts Very interesting. We live in Florida and thinking of building a Pi Zero wifi-cam for our first surveillance project. Wondering if the Pi Zero will stand up in the heat if we use it outdoors?
@mrMirzam 3 роки тому
Clear and concise. Full focus on the subject. No distteactions. Thank you for a quality video!
@jeyendeoso 3 роки тому
15:45 Cereal killer caught on surveillance tape, 2020 colorized
@aaronmicalowe 3 роки тому
The judge said he would consider the fact that he didn't harm any carrots.
@empireofgreatjanggeo7888 3 роки тому
*"no pun intended"*
@oldbloke135 3 роки тому
I find your videos very relaxing. I feel like I learn things without actually having to make any effort. I'm not struggling to hear over a thrash soundtrack or spinning my head around to keep track of an epileptic mouse pointer. If only all videos were like this!
@constantinehunter1322 6 днів тому
Thank you so much for the help with the Zero. Your video has been super helpful and informative. Spent many hours trying to make it work with raspian, to no avail and many permissions denied with motion and ffserver. This is easy and super accessible. Thanks very much.
@ExplainingComputers 6 днів тому
Great to hear!
@FintanMoloney 3 роки тому
Always look forward to these videos every Sunday. As a person who has worked in I.T. for 22 years I often find something new to learn here. Thanks again.
@JoseLopez-oz1xm 3 роки тому
I just love seeing all these projects, Thank you.
@AstroTechGuy 3 роки тому
And the Oscar goes to.... Christopher Barnatt for "The thief"!
@bardenegri21 3 роки тому
Having used this exact setup for a while here are my thoughts: it does the job, it's quite usable if you just want pictures when motion is detected. If you want videos forget about it. If you're going to employ more than one of these a good solution is to have a full pi running as an NVR and the Pi zeros just running an rtsp or mjpeg streaming server with nothing else. Even so, you'll get better performance if you use Shinobi instread of motioneye for more than 2 cameras since motioneye recodes the video and shinobi can just copy it. Both have motion detect, recording etc. The pi zero is barely enough for the setup presented, you'll get broken videos, low fps etc.
@KOTYAR0 3 роки тому
Can you please explain or link a tutorial on how to set up Pi Zero to make pictures when motion is detected? I plan to use it to track who is picking items from my postbox.
@KOTYAR0 3 роки тому
Also, will Pi 1 or 2, I mean, those on cheaper side, be enough for video?
@KOTYAR0 3 роки тому
Setup of 2 pi's is absolutely out of my league, I'm a newbie who can't even setup screensaver properly in Ubuntu.
@KOTYAR0 3 роки тому
If a pi zero would record only to SD card? without network connectivity? Would it cut it?
@TheClembo 3 роки тому
Thanks for the heads up re Shinobi. Looks the bees knees. Ta
@HKey_Root 3 роки тому
I can't keep up with these projects. Interesting and marvellous as ever. Thank you.
@gordo8189 3 роки тому
We've 8 cameras based on Pi-Zero-W's around the house, all set up as simple-MPEG-streaming cameras (so no in-camera recording) and a Core-i5 based headless NUC running MotionEYE on Linux Mint as a server, which does all the motion detecting, storage, data management etc. automatically. It's been running now for almost 3 years and hasn't missed a beat, is extensively configurable, can be accessed remotely via a single open port on our router and is completely self-contained - ie. doesn't need a phone app or login to some Chinese server to operate or configure. Also, since the cameras use standard RTSP streams, we can watch a single camera from an iPad using any webcam app if we want to watch for, say, the mail-man or visitors in our driveway in real-time - without involving the server... All in all, a very slick system..
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
Great to hear of these Pi's in action!
@fortgamer1673 3 роки тому
Hello, which cameras are you using based on the Pi-Zero W's ?
@polymorphism1966 3 роки тому
As always a great project. Thank you Chris.
@srtcsb 3 роки тому
Really excellent Chris. As others have mentioned, you can go quick and dirty with this setup, or expand on it for more than one camera, etc... As usual, RPi takes the project cost down while bringing the quality to good standard. Thanks for another great video.
@BagusSumanjaya 3 роки тому
Yess. I think Its the best idea to make a project while stay at home. Thanks Mr. Barnatt 🙏🏻
@joegarza8391 3 роки тому
The only channel I disable my Adblock for. Amazing content!
@cogitoergosum7175 3 роки тому
Aha, now we know why carrots and cereals are disappearing from the kitchen. As a witness, RPI Zero is called to the testimony :)) Great project and simply explained(computers).
@robX3 2 роки тому
Great vid again Would this work from a mobile phone hotspot ,if there was no home broadband,? and how far does the camera see , cud I see my driveway from a bedroom window quite clear,or is it not strong enough,I don't expect much distance just a estimate
@ctbinary42 3 роки тому
Wonderful project Chris! It's fired my enthusiasm for the Zero W again
@max10eb 3 роки тому
Very cool! Loved the storm trooper on the frig. its about time he had some backup, now he can take a much needed break. Loved the vid, Thank You.
@AtlantaTerry 3 роки тому
Christopher, some things I would like you to cover: * insert text into the video stream such as time, date, camera number, etc. * alert us that the motion detection has "seen" something happen via a Google smart speaker or popping up a message on one or more of our television sets * show the motion activated video on our television sets The reason I am interested in these capabilities is that I have an 84 year old widow friend who is often bed ridden and can't see what is happening outside her house or at her front door. If something happens outside her house while she is watching TV, she would be immediately notified and could see what the camera caught. Thank you.
@dazryan3463 3 роки тому
I have had two of these setup for a couple of years now and find them excellent. Both are set to 1024 x 768 and give a very clear image during daylight hours. Motion detection is a little hit and miss even with a surveillance mask set but timed jpg images work great too
@henryschilling1120 3 роки тому
I set up two of these some time back. One regular, one IR. Motioneye is great software. It wasn't shown but you can static IP on the config screen, send the files to a network share etc. Great stuff.
@No1RaceDriver 3 роки тому
Another great video from you Christopher, your explanations are as always detailed yet you make them easy to follow. Thank you for the video guide it will help me make a surveillance cam to keep a checkup on my pet when I’m out.
@IMRANKHAN-we9un 3 роки тому
Proud to be your subscriber. Greetings from INDIA. I wait your every post and never to miss them.Your tutorials are unique and I have been learn a lot of them. I am lucky to purchased RPI ZERO-W in here INDIA because it's hard to find it usually. The camera you used is out off stock before lockdown in country. It's the worst situations in the world due to COVID-19 . May God blessed and relieve the whole humanity ASAP !!! AAMEEN!!
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
Thanks for this. Glad you've got a Pi Zero W. :)
@philiponsolent7232 3 роки тому
Clear instructions as usual thanks. Would be really useful to show how to set up a solar powered version
@PeteVanDemark 3 роки тому
My mind is now racing to explore the potential applications for this setup. I love it when that happens. Thanks for another enlightening video! Love it!
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
Ah, this is what UKposts is about. :)
@FocusProj 3 роки тому
You know you are watching a British YT channel when they say, "these are not my actual WiFi details".. loved it 🙌😊
@JAY_K423 3 роки тому
We learn a lot from these videos such as in this one how to set up a Rasp Pi Zero to be a security camera but also what cereal Chris likes!
@elviraeloramilosic9813 3 роки тому
Perfect. 👌🏻 Fast and simple solution for home security and more. Small, can be hidden. And a way to discover how Leo is opening doors around, especially fridge door to steal treats and working room door to sneak in where I find him often curled up between my machines. Greetings Chris, I hope you are doing well and staying safe. 👋🏻
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
Hi Elvira, I am keeping well, and I hope that you are too. :)
@bfapple 3 роки тому
Super excited for the Pirate Headphone Amp, Chris. I’ve had that project on my “todo list” for years, your video might give me the kick I need to get it done!
@FatallyYours230 3 роки тому
on my list too dB lol
@neilshobbyhq 3 роки тому
Great stuff, gonna give this a go, great fun and learning., getting us all through lockdown. Thank you Chris.
@superusermode 3 роки тому
I remember when if you wanted a single board computer to mess with, you bought a router like the WL-520GU and used that.
@heinrichkeyser4217 3 роки тому
Love this series!
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
Thanks.
@vineshgda 3 роки тому
Hi Christopher, good of you to upload this.
@kids123123123 3 роки тому
You should totally reverse the door hinge on your fridge. I did, and my life improved dramatically.
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
I should have done so 20 years ago!
@SciStone 3 роки тому
Could have used this in my shared kitchen dorm days
@DaGleese 3 роки тому
"Let's go and get started" I wasn't ready for this curveball.
@Duewester 3 роки тому
Very well laid out CB. I rigged a Pi 0W up as a nature cam using a different program. I think Ill look into MotionEye. Thank you for the project and sharing it and your time with us.
@pelvist 3 роки тому
Your videos are so good. Thanks for the effort you put into these.
@MajorSeventh 3 роки тому
Next video: "The Secret Life of Mr. Scissors". Seen here in surveillance footage, his tryst with Cling Film makes for gripping viewing.
@StephenC050 3 роки тому
I hope Kellogg’s pay well for the product placement 😂
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
Yes, I should now I hope receive 100 boxes of All Bran.
@gauravraj9328 3 роки тому
LoL xD
@mickelodiansurname9578 3 роки тому
100 boxes.. of All Bran? Jesus Chris your videos are regular enough already!
@BladeDoomer86 3 роки тому
Your humour is quite witty, and entertaining. Lovely video, simple and informative.
@muazzulkifli1536 3 роки тому
thank you so much for the video sir. love it. keep uploading! i really appreciate it.
@another3997 3 роки тому
For those days where you come downstairs in the morning and realise your fridge has made a run for it. I've lost count of the number of times my fridge has escaped while I was sleeping. Cunning little blighters. 😁
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
So true.
@SarkarMotion 3 роки тому
The hamster can no longer steal from the fridge sneakily
@danbennett1005 3 роки тому
Yes, Hammy will have to go back to waiting for his nuts to drop.
@wrxs1781 3 роки тому
Good video Chris on a practical use of a RP, I have a similar set up using the very inexpensive "Wyze" cameras, which also have sound.
@homemixer 3 роки тому
This is a really good sunday afternoon project, thanks Chris
@bufordmaddogtannen 3 роки тому
I tried a similar setup with the pi camera module. In the end a second hand android phone was cheaper, more flexible (as it could switch to battery power and 3G/4G data automatically) and could handle 1080p effortlessly.
@MACTEP_CHOB 3 роки тому
And the IP camera would be even more cheaper
@niro1960 7 місяців тому
There is a link on how this is done?
@russellhltn1396 3 роки тому
My experience with that kind of motion detection is that it constantly triggers on changing light. I think you'd be much better off using a PIR for triggering.
@ericcarver8363 3 роки тому
Looking forward to the next project! I've been using Raspberry Pis as video player devices for a while now, but I have a Pi Zero HW lying in a box without a use (couldn't figure out what I wanted to do with it), so making it into a potentially portable media device is suddenly appealing.
@mjdxp5688 3 роки тому
It's always great knowing every Sunday I'll get another great video from you.
@runepedersenDK 3 роки тому
As always interesting. But I don't like WiFi for important surveillance - simply too easy to jam. I would use a pi with wired LAN.
@MrGeekGamer 3 роки тому
I'm pretty certain that your wpa_supplicant file was saved with Windows line endings, because it said so in the bottom right corner of the window. It's likely the Linux code reading it is more tolerant of Windows line endings. Notepad would have assumed Windows line endings because the file was empty.
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
As far as I am aware, the only thing that has changed is Notepad itself. The instructions for motionEyeOS on GitHub (which pre-date the revised version of Notepad) say that files saved with Notepad will not work. But they certainly do now (I did the install clean three times to be certain). You may be right that motionEyeOS has been upgraded to be more tolerant, but I have no info on that.
@kenkelvin4023 2 роки тому
You have no save options
@bactanite 3 роки тому
This is an excellent low-cost surveillance tool for the Condo Security Officer to use in my apartment complex. We already have a few dozen wired cameras, but this will make hundreds more cheap to install. I think I'll let the Condo Board know about this product on Monday. Washing machine overstuffers beware!
@damodaranm.v1930 3 роки тому
Yesterday, I really thought of buying a Pimoroni Pirate Audio Headphone Amp and combining Mopidy Music Server with it. Today You Announced it as your next project. that is Wonderful!. You are really reading the viewers mind. Appreciate that.
@abdraoufx 3 роки тому
finally i can know who eats my ice cream.
@typxxilps 3 роки тому
Why in the hell didn't the develope the "shipping case" of that tiny cam into a re-useable pi zero case for that particular cam? Would make much more sense then to throw the plastic in the garbage.
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
I totally agree.
@GrahamAtDesk 3 роки тому
Totally. My enthusiasm for getting that particular cam tanked when I saw the ill considered box.
@Antonio-fl3nr 3 роки тому
This looks great. Looking forward to seeing that media player. Thanks, Mr. Chris.
@SuperHaunts Рік тому
Nicely done video. I somehow missed it on the original release, but was looking for PI0 W projects, and will add this soon to my project list.
@MarkTheMorose 3 роки тому
Just when I'd given up hope of finding scientific proof that Bran Flakes were tastier than carrots.
@LeemanJ 3 роки тому
Bran Flakes, well I never. I had you down as a Sugar Puff man.
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
That would be some time ago . . .
@uiopuiop3472 3 роки тому
same
@Colin_Fasoli 3 роки тому
i had some sugar puffs a while ago...the sugar police have ruined them
@philkelsall1207 3 роки тому
Great little project, works well just exploring are the available setting.
@capritsuno2885 3 роки тому
Very interesting! I can't wait for the next project too
@mac7858 3 роки тому
Have you managed to get your hands on the new Pi4 8GB?
@MESYETI 3 роки тому
the WHAT
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
I have. I'll feature it in a video soon. We've been having a bit chat about it in the ExplainingComputers community tab here: ukposts.infoUgwXM_pYsmlJD2lu_CV4AaABCQ
@Morphineck 3 роки тому
Old phrase: between a rock and a hard place. New phrase: between carrots and all bran.
@proterotype Рік тому
That is the most British kitchen I’ve ever seen
@wallaceshackleton1889 3 роки тому
Excellent timing, I'm waiting on a SD card to install MotionEye onto my ZeroW That Zero camera is a bit of a pain to mount into a standard Pi Zero W case
@mllarson 3 роки тому
Fridge Films 10: The re-re-re-re-re-re-re-re-re-re-opening
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
:)
@ltdees2362 3 роки тому
...now I can prove to my wife's doctor why she is not losing weight...😎
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
:)
@yaz2928 3 роки тому
Oh that is quite devilish :P
@markstevens1729 3 роки тому
You mean your future ex-wife? I’m sure you do...
@M4ttheww 3 роки тому
Keep up the good work man. You just simplified everything I wanted to know about computers for me (not really related to the video but eh, still wanted to thank you).
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
Thanks for watching! :)
@IGqy 2 роки тому
I don't know if you already have a video for that, but it would be great if you were to make an instruction video on how to set it up, so that it could be accessed from anywhere, with the proper security etc. Thanks for a very informational video - always high quality production!
@goku445 3 роки тому
So this is the secret of your slim waist? Carrots and whole cereals. Makes sense.
@Millzie-wf1ql 3 роки тому
What molecules are in Carrots and 'Whole' Wheats? How do they impact gene expression and protein synthesis?
@another3997 3 роки тому
@@Millzie-wf1ql They contain the recently discovered 'Barnatt' boson, often referred to as "Gods diet pill". These interact with the Calorific Quark particles in your body to produce an inter-dimensional energy exchange, whereby someone else, somewhere in the multiverse, gets fat instead of you. This is referred to as the Universal Mr Anti-Scissors paradigm... because you don't have to cut anything out of your diet. I can fill you in on all the specific details, for a small fee. 😁
@cocosloan3748 3 роки тому
LOL "Slim waist"
@user-hl8dz6it8u 3 роки тому
Waiting for the raspberry pi 4 8gb video :)
@Ryan_Tidwell 3 роки тому
Awesome as always. Thank you Sir!
@chriholt 3 роки тому
Fun project Chris, greatly looking forward to the next one!
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
Thanks Chris.
@lesliedeana5142 3 роки тому
First! and just what I wanted to do as well!
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
Hi Leslie -- so, so close! Second, and a silver medal is still very shiny.
@LoneWolfZ 3 роки тому
That's the same password I use on my luggage!
@avejst 3 роки тому
Great project as always Thanks for sharing😀
@Nibardocano 3 роки тому
Thanks for the video Chris. I am very curious to look at your next video about the media player. It's something that i have planned to do in the next weeks.
@matneu27 3 роки тому
Now I can figure out which family members make a mess while feeding the cats. When I ask no one splattered while opening the food bags, no one leaves them lying around.... 😉🙄At least the cats feed them self ill see on the movies.
@JAY_K423 3 роки тому
Someone call the police for Chris! Someone stole his bran flakes!
@shaneofastrotek 3 роки тому
Thanks for all these amazing videos. I've been wanting to tinker with single boards since the CHIP was on kickstarter and I FINALLY bought one as well as an onion omega 2+ but still waiting on more parts to get it up and running.
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
Good luck with your SBC adventure!
@rikprince8414 3 роки тому
Excellent video, Sir! This got me thinking to replace my ancient D-link doorway camera with a Pi. The D-link is seriously old and low res. And the Pi will take up far less space as well. Nice one!
@brad3378 3 роки тому
Perfect timing. My city is becoming overwhelmed by "protestors"
@boogylama 3 роки тому
looter catcher
@bakanndy 3 роки тому
Very well explained. I wish I've seen this video before Christmas
@sanjaybhatikar 3 роки тому
Another cool video! I love the videos where you make stuff.
@robertdavis5569 3 роки тому
Recently got a Raspberry Pi4 4gb after watching your videos. You are you doing an awesome job. I love the "The magic of film making" bit you do
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
Thanks for this -- I hope that you enjoy your Pi 4. :)
@oceania68 3 роки тому
That looked like fun. Something to place on my Pi bucket list.
@makemoneynow5061 3 роки тому
Glad I found this channel! Your videos are so good!
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
Many thanks. :)
@RichardNobel 3 роки тому
4:09 Funny how there's a USB-cardreader, for the SD card, plugged in right next to a _built-in SD card slot_ on that laptop. 😆 Anyway, thanks for another informative and entertaining video! :)
@nathanking2484 4 місяці тому
Thanks for a great video, much appreciated!
@simoncox4788 3 роки тому
Excellent clear, helpful presentation - good job 👍 and thank you
@andrewpaige9152 3 роки тому
Thank you so much, only your video make it so for the not so tech savy to make it easier to understand. Hence I been a Subbie for a while now and with your recommendations have been swapping my old OS laptop into new ones. Thank you from down under Australia
@ExplainingComputers 3 роки тому
Thanks for supporting the channel. :)
@sitgesvillaapartmentneilsc7924 3 роки тому
very simple explanation , well narrated thank you.
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