Now that the Raspberry Pi (RPI) is set up, it’s time to get the BeeCam up-and-running, quickly and inexpensively. For my project, I wanted the ability to view the bees at various times throughout the day. For this project, I’m not interested in saving pictures or videos (like a security camera might do). Prerequisites The…
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Step 2: BeeCam – Headless RPI
Summary You can get started with the RPI HDMI-connected to a TV, but you’ll ultimately need to access it remotely, once you move it near the hives. For full graphical desktop access, you can use the Virtual Network Computing (VNC) package, or for simpler tasks you can just use SSH for a remote command line….
Build Your Own BeeCam Step 1: Basics
Step 1: Basics for your BeeCam Contents Why the R. Pi? What to order How to set it up, attached to a monitor and home network Purpose Getting started and building with Raspberry Pi is well documented, but everyone seems to have a different solution. When I was getting started, I found myself spending too…
Build Your Own BeeCam
Back in 2015, in the dawn of IOT (internet of things) development, I purchased a Raspberry Pi using my birthday money. I had hoped with just a little investment, I could collect data and build a webcam for my bees and then, anytime I needed a little “zen,” I could whip out my phone and…
Raspberry Pi Hack: FAQ
Q: How do I reformat and load NOOBs on the RPI SD Card? A: Sometimes reformatting is required. Follow these steps: Get NOOBS: Using your Windows PC or laptop, go here and download the ZIP NOOBS file. This can take a while to download so be patient. Extract NOOBS: Using your Windows PC or laptop,…
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