Boulder Creek Rail Yard

This is a cross post from SiliconValleyLines.com This is the updated CabCam software package running UV4L. It operates similarly to MJPEG Streamer but it has a WebGUI for on the fly changes and it generally runs better with less bandwidth useage. If you have already setup the hardware for your CabCam skip to step 3 for the updated software. JMRI’s WebThrottle with video will be the next post. Overview We describe how to set up a small computer to stream cab view video from an HO locomotive. This allows remote operation of trains at local or remote layouts, optionally connecting it to video conferencing software like Google Meet or Zoom. GoalsEasy to set up and maintain. Easy to access the cab view via a URL or via conference software eg. Zoom or Meet. Distribute the setup to others for the betterment of the hobby. Provide a low latency video stream to enable remote control via Engine Driver/WiThrottle Keep the hardware within HO NMRA clearances. Use commonly available components and op...

Update: these instructions are out of date, see the more recent cross post about UV4L The SVL CabCam Project – Silicon Valley Lines  The above link is a project I started with my club to allow us to do some remote ops. So far the project isn't finished and our write up needs a few more stages done.  As they are done I will post them here.