Pi Zero Setup for OpenCV Image Processing

The Raspberry Pi Zero W, a compact and affordable single-board computer, can be used for various applications, including image processing with the help of OpenCV. In this article, we will guide you through the setup process to use your Pi Zero W with a Pi Camera and OpenCV.

Before installing any software or packages, it is essential to update and upgrade your Raspberry Pi to ensure you have the latest versions. Run the following commands:

`sudo apt-get update`

`sudo apt-get dist-upgrade`

Once updated, you can start installing the necessary packages for OpenCV. You will need to install the following packages:

* `libtiff5-dev`, `libjasper-dev`, and `libpng12-dev` using the command: `sudo apt-get install libtiff5-dev libjasper-dev libpng12-dev`

* The python wrapper for OpenCV (imutils is a set of convenience functions to make basic image processing tasks easier): `sudo apt-get install python-opencv`

To verify that your camera is functioning correctly, run the command:

`raspistill -o image.jpg`

If the red LED on your camera turns on and an image named 'image.jpg' is saved, it indicates that your camera is working properly. Make sure to reboot your Pi after running this command.

Next, enable the camera in the interfacing options by going to Settings > Interfacing Options > Camera and selecting 'Enable'.

OpenCV is a library of programming functions mainly aimed at real-time computer vision. It is open-source under the open-source BSD license. This tutorial will guide you through the process of setting up your Raspberry Pi Zero W with a Pi Camera and OpenCV applications.

If you are new to the Raspberry Pi Zero W, we recommend referring to our previous tutorial for an introduction to this amazing little board.

This article was written by Ezyan Roshdi, an internship student.

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