Raspberry Pi Start 60 Minute Timer

Are you looking to create a timer using your Raspberry Pi camera module? Look no further! In this article, we'll show you how to set up a 60-minute timer that will record video footage from your Raspberry Pi camera.

To begin, make sure you have the necessary software installed on your Raspberry Pi. You can install it by running the command `sudo apt-get install python-picamera python3-picamera` in the terminal. Once installed, open a text editor and create a new file called `videocapture.py`. Copy the following code into the file:

```

import time

camera.start_recording('/home/pi/Desktop/video.h264')

time.sleep(3600)

camera.stop_recording()

```

This script will start recording video footage from your Raspberry Pi camera, wait for 60 minutes (or 3600 seconds), and then stop recording. The recorded video will be saved as a file called `video.h264` in the `/home/pi/Desktop/` directory.

To run the script, simply press F5 or go to Run > Run Module. You can also modify the script to change the duration of the timer by adjusting the value passed to the `time.sleep()` function.

That's it! With this simple script, you can create a 60-minute timer using your Raspberry Pi camera module. This is just one example of what you can do with the Raspberry Pi and its camera module. Whether you're looking to capture video footage for a project or simply want to experiment with programming, the Raspberry Pi is an excellent tool.

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Raspberry pi start 60 minute timer