Live webstream:

[WisdomFire]

So, I have been trying to get a live web stream going on my Raspberry Pi, and I have gotten pretty far. I got throught the installation processes, and I have already configured wireless. Now, all I have left to do is to get a webcam hooked up and to start the live streaming working. Anyway, I looked on YouTube, and found a very nice and easy looking tutorial. I saw that it was in Raspbian, but I know enough about ArchLinux now to mostly get around it. Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVrqNaLxU_g. I got really far into it, but I found this error when trying to execute
$this->bbcode_second_pass_code('', 'service motion start')
I got the typical bash error saying that 'service: command not found'.
So, anyhow, I was wondering what way is there to try and by-pass this, or is there a different way to do this that I don't know of?

Thanks, WisdomFire.

[WarheadsSE]

That command is a debian-ism, and sysvinit specific. Consider finding the associated .service for systemd.

[WisdomFire]

So I got most everything done. I have connected to the pi on the stream address (192.168.bla.bla:8081) but I cannot get a single image through. I have "Unable to open video device since bla bla bla". Occasionally I get to see a flash of green and then it goes back to the "Unable to bla bla bla"...

Am I missing a driver or something?

[WisdomFire]

Ok, I finally realized what the heck my problem is. I didn't look at the webcam setup at the archlinux wiki. So, moving on: I tried setting up udev:

https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Webcam_Setup#udev

Well, I tried going to VLC media player, and loading up everything. I got this:

$this->bbcode_second_pass_code('', 'VLC is unable to open the following MRL 'v4l2:///dev/video0'.')

I have not gotten anywhere with anything for the past two months... : (

[hendry]

Getting a PI to stream to a Web browser is absolutely non-trivial.

Start with something basic like http://archpi.dabase.com/#sending-and-r ... he-network

[WisdomFire]

Ok, I'll give it a shot.

Oh... What if the receiving machine is using Windows and I am not allowed to change that? (do not ask.)

Edit: Also, I am trying to edit my DHCP address. I am connected through a wireless adapter (if that is important, I don't know) Anyhow, I type in

$this->bbcode_second_pass_code('', 'dhcpcd interface')

and I get this output:

$this->bbcode_second_pass_code('', 'dhcpcd[1378]: sending commands to master dhcpcd process')

Am I doing something wrong??

[hendry]

Try stay on topic. I.e. open a new topic about your wireless problem.

Anyway, if you want to sanely stream, use eth0. Please.

[WisdomFire]

The thing is, I can't sanely stream if wireless streaming is insane. The thing has to be cordless... I suppose I'll have to find other way to do this if this will not work wirelessly.

[grayman4hire]

Check out my Pogoplug Arch Tutorial. Specifically the Motion Webcam section. Should work the same on the Pi.

http://blog.qnology.com/2013/03/tutoria ... linux.html

[WisdomFire]

Well, I figured out one problem, and I will say it is an embarrasing one. I had my camera plugged into a powered usb hub and a the whole thing was switching from /dev/video0 to /dev/video1 and back. Anyhow, I can actually use the webcam... I think that I might be able to solve my problem now... Oh well. I will come back if need anymore help...

--WisdomFire