OT2 camera feed streaming to YouTube

[sgbaird]

@Neil-YL could you link the docs you found related to accessing the built-in camera?

EDIT: Based on info and link below, trying to stream to YouTube might render the OT-2 unresponsive. In this case, it might be better to simply wire the USB webcam into a separate RPi Zero 2 W (could be embedded within the OT-2), or use a separate camera altogether. Static images via an HTTP request are still an option (not quite as compelling as a video, but still quite functional in terms of seeing visual changes to the experimental setup).

[Neil-YL]

Note: it only has a resolution 320x240px for video

Using the OT-2 Camera as a live feed webcam
The OT-2 camera is plugged into the Raspberry Pi through a USB cable. In order to establish a live feed camera for your OT-2 you will need to locate and upload the USB cable from the Raspberry Pi and you will need a USB extender for your computer. The cable for the camera only reaches the USB port on the Raspberry Pi which means you will not be able to directly plug the camera into your computer.
Here is an example USB extender:

Next you will need to access the rear electronics by following our support article: https://support.opentrons.com/s/article/Accessing-the-OT-2-s-rear-electronics

Once you have gained access to the rear electronics you will then see cable for the camera plugged into the Raspberry Pi USB port:

You will now plug this camera USB cable into your USB extender and then plug the USB extender into your computer. This will act as a normal Webcam for your computer which you will be able to use with webcam software available on your computer.

Link: https://support.opentrons.com/s/article/Using-the-OT-2-s-camera

[Neil-YL]

trying to stream to YouTube might render the OT-2 unresponsive

I believe it says it could be unresponsive when taking (saving) photos.
The streaming function suggested in this article is to remove the the camera from the OT-2 RB controller and connect it directly to the computer to host the streaming

[sgbaird]

Agreed. Adding a second RPi and maybe even just using a separate camera might be better

[Neil-YL]

If it only supports 320x240px for video(not sure the limitation is on controller end or camera end), using a separate camera might be a better option.