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FollowCam

A servo gimbal that allows a webcam to follow a face around the room. It can also follow an Aruco marker, if you want to use the aruco marker as a tool to direct your camera around.

Youtube Demo: https://youtu.be/1L1MOE9W7iE

Installation/Prerequisites

  • Designed for use with a Logitech C270 webcam (720p)
  • Written in Python 3.8.9
  • Uses OpenCV
    • Run pip install pip install opencv-contrib-python
  • Uses pyserial
    • Run pip install pyserial
  • Uses numpy
    • Included in OpenCV
  • Requires Arduino IDE and arduino Nano
  • Uses pyvirtualcam
    • Run pip install pyvirtualcam
    • Requires the installation of OBS (Open Broadcaster Software), which is free. There may be a way to install just the virtual cam portion, but I have not figured it out.
  • If you want Aruco Marker tracking, go here

License

Created by Mark Gilliland, 2020. No reuse without permission except for hobby/entheusiast purposes.

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