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Control webcam streaming for visual monitoring of devices.

Syntax

Commands

Options


Command Reference

start

Start a webcam stream.

stop

Stop a webcam stream.

url

Print URLs of all active webcam streams.
Output:

start-all

Start all configured webcam streams.

stop-all

Stop all webcam streams.

Usage

Basic Workflow

Multiple Cameras


Stream Format

Webcam streams are provided as:
  • HTTP MJPEG streams for browser viewing
  • Per-webcam ports (8081, 8082, etc.)
  • Device path reporting for debugging

Use Cases

Visual Inspection

Monitor physical state of device during testing:

Remote Debugging

View LED states, display outputs, or physical connections:

Documentation

Capture visual evidence of test results:

Examples


Notes

  • Webcams must be connected via USB to the box
  • Each webcam uses a unique port (8081+)
  • Streams are accessible via box IP address
  • Default net can be set with lager defaults add --webcam-net
  • USB webcams should be compatible with V4L2