FrigateDash — A dashboard for RTSP Cameras

Despite the name, Frigate is not currently required to use this dashboard, but may be in the future.

NOTE: Non-RTSP cameras may work, but are not currently supported.

Recomended Hardware

• Raspberry Pi 3B or greater
• Generic 3.5in Touchscreen
• 6x6x9 Tactile Buttons

Settings File

A settings.json file must be created inside the program directory before launching the program

Example file for Amcrest IP Cameras

{
  "views": [
    {
      "stream":  "rtsp://admin:PASSWORD@192.168.1.23:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0",
      "name":  "Patio Camera"
    },
    {
      "stream":  "rtsp://admin:PASSWORD@192.168.1.21:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0",
      "name":  "East Camera"
    },
    {
      "stream":  "rtsp://admin:PASSWORD@192.168.1.22:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=0",
      "name":  "North Camera"
    }
  ],
  "grid_view": {
    "enable": false,
    "size": 2,
    "cameras": [
      {
        "stream":  "rtsp://admin:PASSWORD@192.168.1.23:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=1",
        "name":  "Patio Camera"
      },
      {
        "stream":  "rtsp://admin:PASSWORD@192.168.1.21:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=1",
        "name":  "East Camera"
      },
      {
        "stream":  "rtsp://admin:PASSWORD@192.168.1.22:554/cam/realmonitor?channel=1&subtype=1",
        "name":  "North Camera"
      }
    ]
  },
  "resolution": [640, 480],
  "mini_resolution": [320, 240],
  "arrow_gpios": [13, 21, 5],
  "enable_gpio": true,
  "keys": [16777234, 16777236, 32],
  "clock": true,
  "name": true,
  "arrows": true,
  "no_cursor": true
}

resolution

• Must be the same aspect ratio as the original source
• Ex: [640, 480]

mini_resolution

• Resolution used in the grid view
• Must be the same aspect ratio as the original source
• Ex: [320, 240]

Common values for "keys"

• Up: 16777235
• Down: 16777237
• Left: 16777234
• Right: 16777236
• Shift: 16777248
• Space: 32