[chbot] IP cam, open source software, PTZ, joystick control

[Andrew Errington]

All the cool kids use MotionEyeOS. Not sure about PTZ, but how hard can it be?

Andrew

On 09/08/2020, Mark Atherton <markaren1 at xtra.co.nz> wrote:
> I am moving towards installing a security system at home, but also have
> a need for a decent PTZ camera in the garage, to keep an eye on various
> pieces of gear while in operation. Garage-cam is probably the most
> demanding of all of the units.
>
> Starting point for requirements: IP camera, full HD resolution, with
> PTZ, H265, ONVIF profile 'S'. Less than 500ms latency.
>
> Current fav is
> https://www.hikvision.com/au-en/products/HiLook-IP-Products/Network-Cameras/Value-Camera/IPC-T651H-Z/?q=ipc-t651h-z&position=1
> which is about NZ$360 at PB tech.
>
> Anyone have direct experience with ONVIF profile 'S' cameras ?
>
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>
> In terms of real-time display, an Android App will be useful, but
> willing to consider a small stand alone PC and display with external
> 3-axis joystick to control PTZ.
>
> Two minutes of digging turn up Zoneminder (https://zoneminder.com/) and
> ONVIF Device Manager (https://sourceforge.net/projects/onvifdm/)
>
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>
> Anyone have any direct experience with any of the above, or direct
> experience with an alternate solution ?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Mark
>
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