![]() ![]() It then acts like a webcam in that you can use apps to view the R-Pi display on Mac, PC or Linux laptop (or desktop). All you do is plug your video-out from an R-Pi into the HDMI input and plug-in the adapter to a USB port. I was prompted to write this as I saw an Adafruit Tweet that mentioned their (new) product, “ USB 2.0 to HDMI Video Capture Adapter.” A good deal at $20 with HDMI cable. They are very small and light – about 2″ x 1″. I picked up 2, at different times, off eBay for about $15/each. A GREAT tool I’ve added to my toolbox is an inexpensive video encoder – also known as an HDMI Video Capture USB Device. Sure, you can change files on your SD Card to configure things for WiFi or connect to a laptop via VNC (if you know about access point configs or know the network ahead of time). I don’t always know the WiFi or network config for where I’m going. I also use R-Pi cameras (regular, IR and HQ) on a regular basis. ![]() I have a bunch of R-Pis of various flavors. Great inexpensive device for your toolbox! Laptop required □ View your Raspberry Pi (Zero, 2, 3, 4) display on-the-go without VNC or prior configuration. ![]()
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