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Snake: /* Connecting to Zoneminder */

2018-10-27T16:57:06Z

Connecting to Zoneminder

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	This gets more complex. Ffserver is useful, but possibly not easy. I won't explain ffserver here, but simply put, ffmpeg is unable to run a server of its own, so ffserver fills that role. You must use ffserver with ffmpeg in order to restream media.		This gets more complex. Ffserver is useful, but possibly not easy. I won't explain ffserver here, but simply put, ffmpeg is unable to run a server of its own, so ffserver fills that role. You must use ffserver with ffmpeg in order to restream media.

	Beware: [http://ffmpeg.gusari.org/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=2957&hilit=rtsp+segmentation+fault ffserver must be <3.1 in order to stream rtsp without a segfault] (Note: link dead due to FFServer forum being removed). I was able to get ffserver running with ubuntu 14.04 and ffmpeg 3.0 compiled.		Beware: At the time this was written (14.04 LTS Ubuntu Repos) [http://ffmpeg.gusari.org/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=2957&hilit=rtsp+segmentation+fault ffserver must be <3.1 in order to stream rtsp without a segfault] (Note: link dead due to FFServer forum being removed). I was able to get ffserver running with ubuntu 14.04 and ffmpeg 3.0 compiled.

Snake: /* Setup */

2018-10-27T16:55:48Z

Setup

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	You will need to make sure the password is set in the DVR. By default, there may not be a password.		You will need to make sure the password is set in the DVR. By default, there may not be a password.
	The night owl required a 6 character password (exactly 6 characters). The night owl is able to be factory reset.		The night owl required a 6 character password (exactly 6 characters). You will also find this password limitation on many IP Cameras (microcontrollers have limited memory). The night owl is able to be factory reset.

	After you run the zmodopipe command with verbose mode enabled, you will see the dots moving. Now it's time		After you run the zmodopipe command with verbose mode enabled, you will see the dots moving. Now it's time

Snake at 16:54, 27 October 2018

2018-10-27T16:54:19Z

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	[https://forums.zoneminder.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=18137 Zmodopipe] is a tool that can take the stream from certain model of DVRs and provide that stream through a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Named_pipe Named Pipe] where programs, including Zoneminder (through zm_ffmpeg_camera.cpp) and ffmpeg can read that stream.		[https://forums.zoneminder.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=18137 Zmodopipe] is a tool that can take the stream from certain model of DVRs and provide that stream through a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Named_pipe Named Pipe] where programs, including Zoneminder (through zm_ffmpeg_camera.cpp) and ffmpeg can read that stream. The below is my experience with one particular DVR. Overall, I found that dedicated [[Hardware_Compatibility_List#IP_Video_Encoder\|Video Encoders]] were better, though for some niche applications, Zmodopipe may be considered.

	== User Case ==		== User Case ==
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	FFserver is neat, and worth a look.		FFserver is neat, and worth a look.

			=== External Links ===

			*[https://zoneminder.blogspot.com/p/zoneminder-virtual-camera.html]

Snake: /* Connecting to Zoneminder */

2018-09-20T03:18:20Z

Connecting to Zoneminder

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	This gets more complex. Ffserver is useful, but possibly not easy. I won't explain ffserver here, but simply put, ffmpeg is unable to run a server of its own, so ffserver fills that role. You must use ffserver with ffmpeg in order to restream media.		This gets more complex. Ffserver is useful, but possibly not easy. I won't explain ffserver here, but simply put, ffmpeg is unable to run a server of its own, so ffserver fills that role. You must use ffserver with ffmpeg in order to restream media.

	Beware: [http://ffmpeg.gusari.org/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=2957&hilit=rtsp+segmentation+fault ffserver must be <3.1 in order to stream rtsp without a segfault]. I was able to get ffserver running with ubuntu 14.04 and ffmpeg 3.0 compiled.		Beware: [http://ffmpeg.gusari.org/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=2957&hilit=rtsp+segmentation+fault ffserver must be <3.1 in order to stream rtsp without a segfault] (Note: link dead due to FFServer forum being removed). I was able to get ffserver running with ubuntu 14.04 and ffmpeg 3.0 compiled.


	ffserver has some issues with its sample configuration and complaining about a missing audio stream. The solution is to take a working config from someone in the ffserver forum who was able to go without audio. There are some examples there.		ffserver has some issues with its sample configuration and complaining about a missing audio stream. The solution is to take a working config from someone in the ffserver forum who was able to go without audio. There are some examples there, but since the forum is no more, I've copied one below.


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	Note: Running ffmpeg jpg output and the ffmpeg restream at the same time may eat into eachothers fps.		Note: Running ffmpeg jpg output and the ffmpeg restream at the same time may eat into eachothers fps.




	=== ffserver and ffmpeg configurations for rtsp stream ===		=== ffserver and ffmpeg configurations for rtsp stream ===

Snake: /* Conclusion */

2018-09-20T03:16:48Z

Conclusion

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	=== Conclusion ===		=== Conclusion ===

	Zmodopipe is not worth it with the Night Owl Poseidon. It may work better with other DVR models, or older ZM versions. ~~You~~ are better off getting an external [https://wiki.zoneminder.com/Hardware_compatibility_List#IP_Video_Encoder network encoder], or a bttv card.		Zmodopipe is not worth it with the Night Owl Poseidon. It may work better with other DVR models, or older ZM versions. Overall, you are better off getting an external [https://wiki.zoneminder.com/Hardware_compatibility_List#IP_Video_Encoder network encoder], or a bttv card.

	Ispyconnect has a number of h264 and jpeg paths for DVRs. Look into that. Not all of them will work, but some might.		Ispyconnect has a number of h264 and jpeg paths for DVRs. Look into that. Not all of them will work, but some might.

Snake: /* Conclusion */

2018-09-20T03:15:42Z

Conclusion

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	=== Conclusion ===		=== Conclusion ===

	Zmodopipe is not worth it with the Night Owl Poseidon. It may work better with other DVR models, or older ZM versions. You are better off getting an external [https://wiki.zoneminder.com/Hardware_compatibility_List#IP_Video_Encoder network encoder], or a bttv card~~, though in my opinion..~~.		Zmodopipe is not worth it with the Night Owl Poseidon. It may work better with other DVR models, or older ZM versions. You are better off getting an external [https://wiki.zoneminder.com/Hardware_compatibility_List#IP_Video_Encoder network encoder], or a bttv card.

	Ispyconnect has a number of h264 and jpeg paths for DVRs. Look into that. Not all of them will work, but some might.		Ispyconnect has a number of h264 and jpeg paths for DVRs. Look into that. Not all of them will work, but some might.
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	It may be possible to stream using VLC. I didn't investigate.		It may be possible to stream using VLC. I didn't investigate.

	FFserver is neat.		FFserver is neat, and worth a look.

Snake: /* Conclusion */

2018-09-20T03:14:45Z

Conclusion

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	=== Conclusion ===		=== Conclusion ===

	Zmodopipe is not worth it with the Night Owl Poseidon. It may work better with other DVR models, or older ZM versions. You are better off getting an external network encoder, or a bttv card.		Zmodopipe is not worth it with the Night Owl Poseidon. It may work better with other DVR models, or older ZM versions. You are better off getting an external [https://wiki.zoneminder.com/Hardware_compatibility_List#IP_Video_Encoder network encoder], or a bttv card, though in my opinion...

	Ispyconnect has a number of h264 and jpeg paths for DVRs. Look into that. Not all of them will work, but some might.		Ispyconnect has a number of h264 and jpeg paths for DVRs. Look into that. Not all of them will work, but some might.

	I think there's one DVR mentioned in the zmodopipe forum post that offers a stream on rtsp://<ip>:554, without need for zmodopipe. Resolution is likely lower than 640x480.		I think there's one DVR mentioned in the zmodopipe forum post that offers a stream on rtsp://<ip>:554, without need for zmodopipe. Resolution is likely lower than 640x480. There are probably others, but you'll have to dig through user manuals.

	It may be possible to stream using VLC. I didn't investigate.		It may be possible to stream using VLC. I didn't investigate.

	FFserver is neat.		FFserver is neat.

Snake: /* Conclusion */

2017-03-13T04:01:16Z

Conclusion

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	=== Conclusion ===		=== Conclusion ===

	Zmodopipe is not worth it with the Night Owl Poseidon. It may work better with other DVR models, or older ZM versions. You are better off getting an external network encoder, or a bttv card~~. I plan to use zmodopipe as an adjunct to my bttv card, and it may suffice for that usage, hopefully~~.		Zmodopipe is not worth it with the Night Owl Poseidon. It may work better with other DVR models, or older ZM versions. You are better off getting an external network encoder, or a bttv card.

	Ispyconnect has a number of h264 and jpeg paths for DVRs. Look into that. Not all of them will work, but some might.		Ispyconnect has a number of h264 and jpeg paths for DVRs. Look into that. Not all of them will work, but some might.

	I think there's one DVR mentioned in the zmodopipe forum post that offers a stream on rtsp://<ip>:554, without need for zmodopipe.		I think there's one DVR mentioned in the zmodopipe forum post that offers a stream on rtsp://<ip>:554, without need for zmodopipe. Resolution is likely lower than 640x480.

	It may be possible to stream using VLC. I didn't investigate.		It may be possible to stream using VLC. I didn't investigate.

	FFserver is neat.		FFserver is neat.

Snake at 22:18, 27 February 2017

2017-02-27T22:18:51Z

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	Using ffmpeg AND ffserver together. ffmpeg reads from the pipe, and sends the output to ffserver who serves it as an rtsp stream to ZM.		Using ffmpeg AND ffserver together. ffmpeg reads from the pipe, and sends the output to ffserver who serves it as an rtsp stream to ZM.

	This gets more complex. Ffserver is ~~a great program or was~~, ~~until they decided to discontinue it~~. I won't explain ffserver here, but simply put, ffmpeg is unable to run a server of its own, so ffserver fills that role. You must use ffserver with ffmpeg in order to restream media.		This gets more complex. Ffserver is useful, but possibly not easy. I won't explain ffserver here, but simply put, ffmpeg is unable to run a server of its own, so ffserver fills that role. You must use ffserver with ffmpeg in order to restream media.

	Beware: [http://ffmpeg.gusari.org/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=2957&hilit=rtsp+segmentation+fault ffserver must be <3.1 in order to stream rtsp without a segfault]. I was able to get ffserver running with ubuntu 14.04 and ffmpeg 3.0 compiled.		Beware: [http://ffmpeg.gusari.org/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=2957&hilit=rtsp+segmentation+fault ffserver must be <3.1 in order to stream rtsp without a segfault]. I was able to get ffserver running with ubuntu 14.04 and ffmpeg 3.0 compiled.
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	It may be possible to stream using VLC. I didn't investigate.		It may be possible to stream using VLC. I didn't investigate.

	FFserver is ~~being discontinued~~.		FFserver is neat.

Snake: /* Setup */

2016-12-25T18:31:43Z

Setup

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	will tell you the ~~flags~~, as any good CLI program should.		Adding the -h flag will tell you the options, as any good CLI program should.

	You will need to make sure the password is set in the DVR. By default, there may not be a password.		You will need to make sure the password is set in the DVR. By default, there may not be a password.
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	After you run the zmodopipe command with verbose mode enabled, you will see the dots moving. Now it's time		After you run the zmodopipe command with verbose mode enabled, you will see the dots moving. Now it's time
	to read from the pipe.		to read from the pipe.


	=== Connecting to Zoneminder ===		=== Connecting to Zoneminder ===