1. Clone this repository:

cd ~/projects
git clone <your-repo-url> swing-cam
cd swing-cam

2. This is designed to run on Raspberry Pi 5, so just copy the files over using the transfer method below.

1. Flash Raspberry Pi OS (64-bit, Bookworm or later)

   • Use Raspberry Pi Imager
   • Configure WiFi and SSH during imaging

2. Connect to Pi via SSH:

ssh pi@raspberrypi.local

3. Transfer files to Pi:

From your computer:

scp -r ~/projects/swing-cam pi@raspberrypi.local:~/

Or use rsync:

rsync -avz ~/projects/swing-cam/ pi@raspberrypi.local:~/swing-cam/

4. Run setup on Pi:

cd ~/swing-cam
chmod +x setup.sh
./setup.sh

5. Test the camera:

source venv/bin/activate
python swing_camera.py --list

6. Start web interface:

python web_interface.py

7. Access from your phone/computer:

http://raspberrypi.local:5000

Or find Pi's IP address:

hostname -I

Then visit: http://192.168.1.XXX:5000

8. Configure via Web Interface:
   • Click ⚙️ Settings in the web interface
   • Adjust camera settings, load presets
   • Set up Google Drive upload (all in browser!)
   • No need to manually edit config files!

To make the camera web interface start automatically:

sudo cp swing-camera.service /etc/systemd/system/
sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl enable swing-camera
sudo systemctl start swing-camera

Check status:

sudo systemctl status swing-camera

After setup, test everything works:

cd ~/swing-cam
source venv/bin/activate
python swing_camera.py

Press ENTER when prompted. You should see:

Golf Swing Camera Ready!
Press ENTER to record a 10s swing video...

Press ENTER, wait 10 seconds, and check the recordings/ folder.

vcgencmd get_camera

Should show: supported=1 detected=1

If not:

1. Power off Pi
2. Check camera cable connection
3. Power on and run: sudo raspi-config
4. Navigate to Interface Options → Camera → Enable
5. Reboot

sudo usermod -aG video $USER
logout

Then log back in.

1. Check Pi's IP: hostname -I
2. Make sure firewall allows port 5000
3. Try accessing from Pi itself: curl http://localhost:5000

• Read README.md for full documentation
• Adjust settings in config.json
• Set up automatic uploads if desired
• Mount camera on tripod for stable capture

Enjoy capturing your golf swing! ⛳