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product_id: 52916632
title: "Video-2-Pi. USB composite video capture grabber for Raspberry Pi 4 and Pi 3. Comes with timelapse video building scripts. Watch CCTV camera on your Pi's desktop. OpenCV library compatible."
brand: "tr computers"
price: "R$22"
currency: BRL
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url: https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/52916632-video-2-pi-usb-composite-video-capture-grabber-for-raspberry
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# Timelapse scripting up to 9999 frames 720x576 PAL full-resolution video USB 3.0 high-speed capture Video-2-Pi. USB composite video capture grabber for Raspberry Pi 4 and Pi 3. Comes with timelapse video building scripts. Watch CCTV camera on your Pi's desktop. OpenCV library compatible.

**Brand:** tr computers
**Price:** R$22
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎥 Capture Every Frame, Own Every Moment

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Video-2-Pi. USB composite video capture grabber for Raspberry Pi 4 and Pi 3. Comes with timelapse video building scripts. Watch CCTV camera on your Pi's desktop. OpenCV library compatible. by tr computers
- **How much does it cost?** R$22 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.br](https://www.desertcart.com.br/products/52916632-video-2-pi-usb-composite-video-capture-grabber-for-raspberry)

## Best For

- tr computers enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tr computers brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Versatile Analog Input Support:** Works with bird box cams, telescopes, modded ZX Spectrum, and more—expand your Pi’s vision.
- • **Crisp 720x576 PAL Video Capture:** Capture high-quality composite video from CCTV, microscopes, or retro consoles.
- • **OpenCV-Ready for Vision Projects:** Perfect for developers leveraging computer vision on Raspberry Pi platforms.
- • **Customizable Timelapse Automation:** Automate up to 9999 frames with included Bash & Python scripts for effortless time-lapse creation.
- • **Plug & Play USB 3.0 Compatibility:** Seamlessly integrates with Raspberry Pi 4 & 3—no extra drivers needed.

## Overview

The Video-2-Pi USB composite video grabber transforms your Raspberry Pi 4 or 3 into a powerful analog video capture station. Supporting up to 25fps at 720x576 resolution on Pi 4 via USB 3.0, it requires no extra drivers thanks to its standard UVC compatibility. Included timelapse scripts enable automated frame capture and video compilation, while OpenCV support unlocks advanced computer vision applications. Ideal for CCTV monitoring, scientific imaging, and retro gaming enthusiasts seeking seamless analog-to-digital video integration.

## Description

A USB composite video grabber that's compatible with Raspberry Pi. Uses a standard UVC driver that doesn't require extra drivers and behaves a bit like a webcam. The Raspberry Pi 4 supports 25fps PAL 720 x 576 captures over the USB 3.0 ports. The USB port on a Raspberry Pi 3 isn't true USB2, so it can't capture 25fps video (Pi 3 will do about 12fps at 720x576 or 30fps at 360x288 in LUVCVIEW), but it can capture 720x576 PAL or NTSC 720x480 full resolution images from anything with a composite output: bird box cameras, CCTV cameras, microscopes and telescopes, modded ZX81 or ZX Spectrum, etc, etc. This device doesn't work with the fswebcam software, and while Cheese will show a live image it won't capture a photo or video. However, it is fully tested with the timelapse scripts included in the PDF that comes with the package & you can use it to live monitor a video feed on your Pi's desktop using Luvcview. The provided timelapse script will capture up to 1 frame every second for as long as you like. Simple to change to one frame every minute, or hour, or whatever else you need. Will take up to 9999 photo stills and then make a time lapse movie from them automatically.

Review: Does what is says - Very helpful Web site for uploading the correct drivers and software for this device. I'm using it to interface a pi 3 to a tiny 4mm diameter cameras analogue video signal. Works a treat.
Review: RPI4/Hassio/Works perfectly. - This is genius… tried and tested with Raspberry Pi 4 running Homeassistant/Motioneye in my Van… Perfect product, been looking for something like this for years but never could get working. Plugged and worked straight away no drivers required. Remote view for van CCTV now working. #senrymode

## Features

- A USB composite video grabber that's compatible with Raspberry Pi. The Raspberry. Pi 4 supports 25fps PAL 720 x 576 captures over the USB 3.0 ports. Pi 3 supports 12fps.
- Uses a standard UVC driver that doesn't require extra drivers and behaves a bit like a webcam. The USB port on a Raspberry Pi isn't true USB2, so it can't capture 25fps video (Pi 3 will do about 12fps at 720x576 or 30fps at 360x288 in LUVCVIEW), but it can capture 720x576 PAL or NTSC 720x480 full resolution images from anything with a composite output: bird box cameras, CCTV cameras, microscopes and telescopes, modded ZX81 or ZX Spectrum, etc, etc.
- This device doesn't work with the fswebcam software, and while Cheese will show a live image it won't capture a photo or video. However, it is fully tested with the timelapse scripts included in the PDF that comes with the package & you can use it to live monitor a video feed on your Pi's desktop using Luvcview.
- The provided timelapse script will capture up to 1 frame every second for as long as you like. Simple to change to one frame every minute, or hour, or whatever else you need. Will take up to 9999 photo stills and then make a time lapse movie from them automatically.
- Comes with Bash shell and Python example scripts. Also works fine with OpenCV computer vision library on Raspberry Pi

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B072Q4MNKM |
| AV Output | PAL |
| Antenna Location | Video Recording |
| Box Contents | PDF with timelapse scripts |
| Brand | TR Computers |
| Brand Name | TR Computers |
| Compatible Devices | Raspberry Pi |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 8 Reviews |
| Hardware Interface | USB, USB 3.0 |
| Hardware interface | USB, USB 3.0 |
| Item Dimensions | 13 x 2 x 8.5 centimetres |
| Manufacturer | TR Computers Ltd of Knutsford Cheshire |
| Minimum System Requirements | Raspberry Pi running Linux |
| Model Number | 3950599731168 |
| Operating System | Linux |
| Operating system | Linux |
| Other Special Features of the Product | USB compatibility with Raspberry Pi, standard UVC driver, and included timelapse and example scripts |
| Platform | Linux |
| Recommended uses for product | Video Recording |
| Special feature | USB compatibility with Raspberry Pi, standard UVC driver, and included timelapse and example scripts |
| Tuner Type | PAL |
| Video Capture Resolution | 576p |
| Video capture resolution | 576p |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** TR Computers
- **Hardware interface:** USB, USB 3.0
- **Operating system:** Linux
- **Recommended uses for product:** Video Recording
- **Video capture resolution:** 576p

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: The specification states that pi 3 will do about 12fps at 720x576, what about the pi4 with 8gb could this capture the full frame rate 24/25fps?**
A: Hi, any of the Pi4 models will do 25fps. It's not suitable for VHS though, only more modern things like CCTV cameras.

**Q: Is this compatible with the pi zero's usb port?**
A: Hi, yes it works with the Pi Zero's USB port. Just tested it for you on a Pi Zero W running from a 2.5A PSU with an unpowered 3 port USB hub.

**Q: Does it works for win10, and how is the latency?**
A: It's for a Raspberry Pi. If you want something that works with Windows 10 buy our Video-2-PC kit.  https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0049BE3TA

**Q: I take it that it works with any linux os say mint?, utilising obs studio? i want to convert my old vhs tapes.**
A: Hi, no actually it doesn't work with any Linux. It's tested with a Raspberry Pi though. This adapter isn't suitable for VHS, if you try you'll get a jumpy result. It is suitable for CCTV cameras and more modern equipment listed.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Does what is says
*by G***E on 7 March 2022*

Very helpful Web site for uploading the correct drivers and software for this device. I'm using it to interface a pi 3 to a tiny 4mm diameter cameras analogue video signal. Works a treat.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ RPI4/Hassio/Works perfectly.
*by A***Y on 28 June 2021*

This is genius… tried and tested with Raspberry Pi 4 running Homeassistant/Motioneye in my Van… Perfect product, been looking for something like this for years but never could get working. Plugged and worked straight away no drivers required. Remote view for van CCTV now working. #senrymode

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