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'''Documentation notice:''' This technical documentation was independently rewritten from an archived supplier source. Check technical details and commands against the product version and manufacturer documentation before use.<br />
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== Summary ==<br />
The Camera Scheduler allows a Raspberry Pi to connect two cameras through one FPC connection. Switching between the cameras is controlled via GPIO.<br />
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== Related products at JW Tech ==<br />
* [https://shop.jw-tech.eu/p/WSAL16740 WSAL16740 – Raspberry Pi Camera Scheduler, One Cable for Two Cameras]<br />
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== Technical overview ==<br />
* Supported: two 8MP IMX219 cameras (the encryption chip on one camera must be removed) or two 5MP OV5647 cameras.<br />
* Not supported: mixing one 8MP IMX219 and one 5MP OV5647 camera.<br />
* FPC/CSI connector locations vary by model: Pi 2B/3B/3B+ between LAN and HDMI; Pi 4 between HDMI1 and audio jack; Pi Zero beside the power port.<br />
* When inserting the FPC cable, orient the silver metal side toward the HDMI interface. Release the black buckle, align and seat the cable firmly, then close the buckle.<br />
* The camera interface is disabled by default. Enable it with “sudo raspi-config” under Interfacing Options → Camera → Yes, then reboot with “sudo reboot”.<br />
* Test commands: still capture with “sudo raspistill -o image-01.jpg”; 10-second H.264 clip with “sudo raspivid -o video-01.h264 -t 10000”.<br />
* Manual switching: solder a wire to the pad on the FPC cable; pulling the pad down connects it to GND to switch cameras.<br />
* Python-based automatic switching: connect the wire to a GPIO pin (example: PIN 37). The demo scripts automatically alternate cameras every 5 seconds for photos saved to /home/pi/Pictures, or record 10-second videos every 15 seconds saved to /home/pi/Videos.<br />
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'''Commands and examples – verify before use:''' <br />
<syntaxhighlight lang="text"><br />
sudo raspi-config<br />
sudo reboot<br />
sudo raspistill -o image-01.jpg<br />
sudo raspivid -o video-01.h264 -t 10000<br />
cd /boot/Camera-Scheduler/<br />
sudo python switch-photo.py<br />
sudo python switch-video.py<br />
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== Notes and version constraints ==<br />
* The exact GPIO assignment (PIN 37 in the example) depends on hardware revision and should be verified before use.<br />
* Removing the encryption chip from one IMX219 camera requires soldering and may affect warranty – confirm before proceeding.<br />
* Demo scripts assume they are located at /boot/Camera-Scheduler; if stored elsewhere, paths must be adjusted.<br />
* Mixed configurations of IMX219 and OV5647 are not supported – only identical sensor types work reliably.<br />
* If camera switching fails, check the soldered wire connection first.<br />
* No information about compatibility with newer Pi models (e.g., Pi 5) or current firmware versions; human confirmation required.<br />
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== Source and revision record ==<br />
* [https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/Camera_Scheduler Camera Scheduler - Waveshare Wiki]<br />
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