Raspberry Pi & Pi Camera: A Simple Guide to Connecting Your First Camera

📷 Ever wanted to turn your Raspberry Pi into a smart camera? Here’s how!

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Why Use a Pi Camera?

The Raspberry Pi Camera Module (PiCam) is a small but powerful camera designed to work with Raspberry Pi boards. You can use it for:

  • 📸 Capturing high-quality photos & videos.
  • 🎥 Making a security camera.
  • 🔍 AI-based image recognition projects.

How to Interface PiCam with Raspberry Pi 4

Connect the Camera:

  • Locate the CSI (Camera Serial Interface) port on your Raspberry Pi 4.
  • Insert the PiCam’s ribbon cable carefully.

Enable the Camera in Software:

Open the terminal and type:
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sudo raspi-config


Navigate to Interface Options > Enable Camera.
Capture an Image:
Run this command to take a snapshot:
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raspistill -o test.jpg
Stream Video (Bonus!):
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raspivid -o test.h264 -t 10000
This records a 10-second video!
📌 Now, you’re all set to explore computer vision, motion detection, or even build a DIY security system!