PIDash

A repository containing all the necessary files to run the PIDash implementation on the Raspberry Pi 4

Setting Up MediaMTX for This Project

This project uses MediaMTX (formerly RTSP Simple Server) as the streaming server for real-time video transmission. Follow the steps below to install and configure MediaMTX.

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Step 1: Download MediaMTX

1. Visit the official MediaMTX releases page on GitHub.
2. Download the appropriate binary for your operating system:
   • Windows: mediamtx_windows_amd64.exe
   • Linux: mediamtx_linux_amd64
   • macOS: mediamtx_macos_amd64

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Step 2: Install MediaMTX

1. Extract the downloaded file (if it’s in a compressed format like .zip).
2. Move the binary to a directory that is accessible via your terminal or command prompt.
   • For Linux/macOS: Add execute permissions by running:

     chmod +x mediamtx_linux_amd64

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Step 3: Configure MediaMTX

1. Create a mediamtx.yml configuration file in the same directory as the binary.
2. Use the default configuration or modify it to match your project's requirements:
   • HLS Protocol Example:

     server:
       protocols: [hls, rtsp]
     paths:
       all:
         source: publisher

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Step 4: Run MediaMTX

1. Start the MediaMTX server by executing the binary:
   • For Windows:

     mediamtx_windows_amd64.exe

   • For Linux/macOS:

     ./mediamtx_linux_amd64

2. The server will start and output logs in the terminal.

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Step 5: Integrate with the Project

1. Ensure that the Raspberry Pi camera feed is streaming to the MediaMTX server using a supported protocol (e.g., RTSP or HLS).
2. Access the stream using the server's IP address and port:
   • For HLS:

     http://<server-ip>:8888/live/index.m3u8
     

   • For RTSP:

     rtsp://<server-ip>:8554/live
     

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Optional: Troubleshooting

• If you encounter issues, refer to the MediaMTX documentation for additional help.