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Best way to create Docker image to run on Raspberry Pi4/Debian12 Bookworm using libcamera
What is the best way to build and run a Docker image on a Raspberry Pi 4B (4GB) so I can run the latest version of libcamera. I have put together a Dockerfile based on the feedback from Error in ...
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libcamera-hello: how to know the actual device used?
libcamera-hello: how to know the actual device used?
The --list-camera option gives:
$ libcamera-hello --list-camera
Available cameras
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0 : imxXYZ [wxh] (/base/soc/i2c0mux/i2c@1/...
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gstreamer problem
I want to try gstreamer to do live video streaming with VLC player.
Raspberry pi 4 model B.
Bookworm OS, 32 Bit
Linux raspberrypi 6.1.0-rpi4-rpi-v8 #1 SMP PREEMPT Debian 1:6.1.54-1+rpt2 (2023-10-05)...
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unable to build libcamera and libcamera-apps
A very similar question was asked 8 days ago, but my issue is different. I get meson.build:3:0: ERROR: Options "raspberrypi" are not in allowed choices..."
I get the impression there is ...
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libcamera installation not working on "meson setup build"
I am using Lubuntu on a Raspberry Pi 3B and trying to install libcamera following the instructions here:
https://libcamera.org/getting-started.html
After downloading the libcamera.git repository and ...
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Unable to build libcamera-apps
im not able to build libcamera-apps on my system.
Hardware: Pi 4 B
OS: Debian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)
I fowllowed all the steps in this Docu: https://www.raspberrypi.com/documentation/computers/...
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Rapsberry Pi Camera v3 issues
I want to make a Rpi4 8GB livestream 2 camera feeds over 4G (SIM7600X module). One camera is a generic action cam and the other one is a PiCamera v3, which I have issues with. I'm running Raspbian ...
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libcamera-vid fails to operate in higher resolution
I try to run libcamera-vid with several camera modules at higher resolutions, but fail. Calling libcamera-still works as expected.
The behavior can be reproduced with several modules with OmniVision ...
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Camera preview through X11 using --qt-preview not working
Connected from my desktop host via ssh -X to my Raspi 3B, I assumed that libcamera-hello --qt-preview would create a preview window on my desktop. But it is not. Instead, Made DRM preview window is ...
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Freenove Camera not able to interface with Raspberry pi 4 + Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
I am trying to work on a project where I want to use ROS. However, I found that for using ROS Noetic, I will need to install Ubuntu 20.04 on my Raspberry pi 4. Now, I bought a camera module (Freenove ...
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How to handle shots with Picamera2?
I'm looking for code to handle shots with Picamera2.
I want:
Take photo with the camera
Show plan on screen for x seconds
Save photo as jpeg image.
I try the code below but can't find how to adjust ...
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ImportError: cannot import name 'ControlType' from 'libcamera' (unknown location)
I'm relatively new to Raspberry Pi and I am having trouble running a python code on raspberry pi. The code I'm trying to run is as shown below:
import cv2
from picamera.array import PiRGBArray
from ...
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writing my own libcamera-app
I used to be quite an experienced c programmer but, just after cpp appeared, we all switched to java. Now I am rather lost with make, cmake, ninja, git, pip3, meson ... It makes dealing with java's ...
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Libcamera-still got fixed blurry image problem after increasing cma , but Picamera2 still giving blurry image
I'm using this raspberry pi zero 512mb ram. I've successfully connected the arducam 64mp camera and it's capturing 4kx3k resolution fine , after I changed the cma from 265m to 400m the libcamera-still ...
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RPi Bullseye: libcamera-jpeg does not write to USB drive, while libcamera-vid does
I'm running a Python script on a Raspberry Pi 3 B+. This script automatically takes video and stills using the Raspberry Pi camera and should write it to an external USB drive. I've mounted a USB ...
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How to crop output from the 5MP RPi v1 camera
I'm scanning QR codes with a RPi Zero and a RPi camera v1 (5 MP, ov5647 sensor).
The camera has a fixed focus, which means that QR codes closer than about 40-50cm tends to become fuzzy because of the ...
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Recording high-framerate video with libcamera-vid, camera module v3 and rpi 3B
UPDATE: According to this issue, it seems that 120fps with the camera module v3 is only possible with a RPI 4, so this kind of answer my question.
I'm not sure how to handle this case (self-answering ...
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Example of libcamera with Qt6 in c++?
I'm trying to build a Qt app on my RPi4 using libCamera in c++, but I keep having build/compile issues. Are there any examples of using libCamera in a Qt app in c++?
I'm using Raspbian bullseye, and ...
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How to work with libcamera framebuffer contents?
If I specify a format like UYVY10, what is contained in framebuffer memory? Is it a packed raw bit stream of 10-bit numbers so I need to count the bits and byte-op them into machine usable integers? ...
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Streaming straight from libcamera-vid to RTMP on Pi Zero 2 W: FFmpeg not needed?
I was able to figure out all of my libcamera stream settings needed to stream video from my Camera Module 3 and audio from a USB microphone in my RPi Zero W 2 straight to YouTube, which is as follows:
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Download the streaming video in server
In order to stream video over the LAN, I used a Raspberry Pi Zero W. I used this MJPEG server code to stream the video over the LAN.
[mpjpeg streaming program] 1
Currently, I want to download and save ...
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Trouble with polkit-agent-helper-1: error responce to policykit deamon
Entire error message:
ninja: Entering directory `build'
[1/2] Installing files.
Installation failed due to insufficient permissions.
Attempting to use polkit to gain elevated privileges...
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How to fix the libcamera error 'Could not open any dmaHeap device'
I've two Raspberry PI V2 cameras connected to my Raspberry Pi compute module 4 carrier.
The OS is (64bit) Bullseye 11
kernel is 5.15.76-v8+
libcamera-apps build: 9c5d3191b3f4 02-12-2022 (20:10:40)
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Raspi camera module V3 with Octopi
Recently purchased raspberry pi camera module 3 NOIR. My plan was to use it for octopi (octoprint), however, i tried my best but couldn’t make it work, and followed many of pages on net but no result (...
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What are the requirements for the new Camera V3 module on Debian Buster?
I am currently trying to get the Camera V3 module up and running on Debian Buster.
I already managed to get it running with libcamera which I downloaded and compiled from source, so the connection and ...
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Raspberry Pi Camera Error: Unicam Has Timed Out
I have been trying to get my Raspberry Pi camera to work for a while now. Probably every two weeks or so I would fire up the Raspberry Pi to convince myself that something changed but whatever I try, ...
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libcamera fail with Python
Using the following code in Thonny
import os
os.system("libcamera-jpeg -o test.jpg -t 1 -n 1")
No picture is saved to the "base" folder (or any folder), but I get the message &...
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Raspberry PI 4 B 8Gb running 2 ov9281 cameras with camarray hat: ERROR: *** no cameras available ***
I have a Raspberry PI 4 B 8Gb.
I have this kit (2 ov9281 cameras with camarray hat): https://www.uctronics.com/arducam-1mp-2-stereoscopic-camera-bundle-kit-for-raspberry-pi-nvidia-jetson-nano-xavier-...
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Error while getting Full-Bayer-Layer data using Libcamera-raw
I'm trying to get full bayer layer data of Pi-Camera V2 (NoIR).
I just followed the official doc.
libcamera-raw -t 2000 --segment 1 -o test%05d.raw
Above command produces .raw files with each size of ...
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Stream video from the Raspberry Pi camera over a local network in Bullseye 64-bit
I open 2 tabs of Terminal in my Ubuntu Desktop.
In Terminal tab 1 I run netcat -l -p 5000 | mplayer -fps 60 -cache 2048 - and in
Terminal tab 2 I log in RPi 3B+ with Buster 32-bit via ssh and run
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legacy camera not detected, bullseye
I have a problem concerning my raspberry pi camera version 2.1. The camera is supported, enabled but is not detected. I'm working with a Raspberry pi 3B+. I'm certain that I have plugged in my camera ...
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Setting up a camera to record in a way that won't be corrupted by unexpected shutdowns
Hi I am setting up a pi to record effectively continuously with 24 1 hour videos recorded in a day. Automating this recording with systemd is mostly working as intended but I was hoping to find a ...
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Error in building libcamera - Debian 'Bullseye'
Very new to Raspberry Pi & Linux programming, have only been tinkering with it for the past month, so assume I know nothing.
Context: I am using a custom 'lite' image from the Cluster Hat website ...
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'/dev/v4l-subdev1' node not created anymore for 16 MP Arducam with autofocus (IMX519 based) with Rpi 4B
/dev/v4l-subdev0 and /dev/v4l-subdev1 nodes used to be created before when booting up the Rpi with the ArduCam plugged in (via MIPI CSI-2 port). Now only /dev/v4l-subdev0 shows up, and I'm not sure ...
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unknown control 'rotate'
I have recently purchased a Raspberry Pi Camera Rev 1.3, and I'm trying to rotate it to 90 degrees, then its not able to rotate. Its just rotating it to 0 degrees or 180 degrees below is the command ...
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How to update libcamera camera database
When I use libcamera-still et al. to access my waveshare OV9281-160 Mono camera I get warning messages like the following:
[3:37:16.227335845] [26500] WARN CameraSensorProperties ...
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ERROR: *** unrecognised codec libav ***
I'm attempting to run the sample command found here for streaming video data to an mp4 container using libcamera-vid and the libav integration. I have the latest Raspberry Pi OS Lite installed using ...
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How to get Python binding to recompiled libcamera?
I am trying to recompile libcamera, as I will be changing some stuff in it and I would therefore like to install it manually.
The compilation and installation are successful, but I am not able to ...
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How to add libcamera to pyenv
I am running a pyenv with 3.10.5 for a RPi 4 b.
RPi OS version if important:
pi@raspberrypi:~ $ cat /etc/os-release
PRETTY_NAME="Raspbian GNU/Linux 11 (bullseye)"
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The pyenv was simply ...
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Libcamera apps do not work
I'm on Raspberry Pi OS Bullseye, using a Pi 3B. The error message is differing from the ones I could find on previous posts, and there are different fixes by changing dtoverlay in /boot/config.txt. ...
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How to run libcamera-still in python trough crontab?
I'm trying to make a time lapse using crontab to manage time intervals. The camera I use is an arducam Autofocus imx519. The libcamera-still command works normally when run via terminal. But when I ...
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Script running from terminal after setting pythonpath and running "thonny&" command, but not when thonny ide is opened directly
I am using a Raspberry Pi OS 64-bit to run a script that will capture an image. I have gone through installing the right packages for libcamera for this OS and can run libcamera apps using my terminal....
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Camera not working on Raspberry Pi 3B Running Debian Bullseye
Pi Model: Raspberry Pi 3B
OS: Debian version: 11 (bullseye)
Camera: Arducam Lens Board OV5647
I have connected my Raspberry Pi to my camera module and attempted to check its functionality with ...
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Using the camera on 64bit vs. 32bit from Java
I have Raspberry Pi 3 B. And a camera module v. 2.1.
I have installed the Raspbian OS 64bit, the latest - "bullseye"
Tried to record some video in any way, and after some experimentation, I ...
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Glamor Graphic Errors troubleshooting libcamera on headless raspberry pi zero w
I've been trying to troubleshoot libcamera by enabling glamor graphics acceleration on my raspberry pi zero w v1.1. When trying to run I get the following followed by the process just hanging forever....
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Inconsistent error using HQ camera
I have been having some issues using the HQ pi camera. I am running Rasbian 11, latest apt update 11 march 2022. I use libcamera-still to take images and I call this command using python subprocess....
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How to stream video from Pi running Bullseye in HTML? (Pre-Bullseye do not work anymore)
I'm trying to stream video from my Pi running Bullseye 32 bit (with camera OV5647) available on HTML on another device over LAN. I do not want to use the legacy stack as it causes problems with VNC to ...
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libcamera-still hangs on pi 3B running bullseye lite (headless)
I'm struggling to transition to libcamera-still from raspistill on an older pi OS. I would just like to capture a single snapshot to file via a SSH connection.
I run
libcamera-still -v -n --immediate -...
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libcamera stack does not work with Bullseye
On a RasPi4, the HQ-Camera works well with the legacy camera stack, but not with the libcamera stack. I did an update from Buster to Bullseye.
$ uname -a
Linux raspberrypi 5.10.89-v7l+ #1506 SMP Fri ...
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Camera driver, updated or removed and now isn't working
My camera was working fine, but now it isn't being recognized anymore.
I tried to check if it was enabled on the Raspberry Configuration Interface tab, but the camera option isn't showing anymore.
On ...
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