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README.md

Run openpilot with webcam on PC

What's needed:

Ubuntu 24.04 (WSL2 is not supported) or macOS
GPU (recommended)
One USB webcam, at least 720p and 78 degrees FOV (e.g. Logitech C920/C615, NexiGo N60)
Car harness
panda
USB-A to USB-A cable to connect panda to your computer

Setup openpilot

Follow this readme to install and build the requirements
Install OpenCL Driver (Ubuntu)

sudo apt install pocl-opencl-icd

Connect the hardware

Connect the camera first
Connect your computer to panda

GO

USE_WEBCAM=1 system/manager/manager.py

Start the car, then the UI should show the road webcam's view
Adjust and secure the webcam
Finish calibration and engage!

Specify Cameras

Use the ROAD_CAM (default 0) and optional DRIVER_CAM, WIDE_CAM environment variables to specify which camera is which (ie. ROAD_CAM=1 uses /dev/video1, on Ubuntu, for the road camera):

USE_WEBCAM=1 ROAD_CAM=1 system/manager/manager.py