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Started by branx86, December 08, 2016, 03:21:38 PM

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Take a picture
Install the software:
sudo apt-get install fswebcam
Capture images:
fswebcam -r 640x480 image.jpg


ls  /dev/v4l/by-id/    will list all USB cams
lsusb   will give the address of cams

sudo modprobe bcm2835-v4l2   -If you see a grey picture from camera or no picture at all