Chapter 9. Working with Cameras
One of the advantages to using a platform like the Raspberry Pi for DIY technology projects is that it supports a wide range of peripheral devices. Not only can you hook up a keyboard and mouse, you can also connect accessories like printers, WiFi adapters (at least on the first two generations of Raspberry Pi—the Model 3 has its own built in), thumb drives, additional memory cards, cameras, and hard drives. In this chapter, we’re going to show you a few ways to use a camera in your Raspberry Pi projects.
While not quite as common as a keyboard and mouse, a webcam is almost a standard peripheral for computers these days. Most laptops sold have a tiny camera built into the bezel of the display. And if they don’t ...
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