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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: "S$2"
currency: SGD
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# Timelapse up to 9999 frames auto-compiled 25fps PAL 720x576 capture (Pi 4) Plug & play UVC driver, no extra installs 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:** S$2
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎥 Capture the past, power your Pi, and never miss a frame!

## 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?** S$2 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/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
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Powerful Timelapse Automation:** Built-in scripts let you create stunning time-lapse videos with up to 9999 frames effortlessly.
- • **OpenCV Ready for Vision Projects:** Fully compatible with OpenCV for advanced computer vision and AI applications on your Pi.
- • **High-Resolution Composite Capture:** Up to 720x576 PAL video at 25fps on Pi 4 for crystal-clear legacy video sources.
- • **Seamless Raspberry Pi Integration:** Native UVC driver support means zero hassle setup—just plug and capture.
- • **Versatile Video Source Compatibility:** Works with CCTV, bird box cams, microscopes, vintage consoles & more.

## Overview

The Video-2-Pi USB composite video grabber transforms your Raspberry Pi 3 or 4 into a versatile video capture station. Supporting up to 25fps at 720x576 resolution on Pi 4, it uses a standard UVC driver for hassle-free plug-and-play operation. Perfect for monitoring CCTV, vintage consoles, or scientific imaging, it includes timelapse scripts capable of capturing up to 9999 frames and auto-compiling them into videos. OpenCV compatibility unlocks advanced computer vision possibilities, making it an essential tool for makers and professionals alike.

## 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.

## 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 |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Brand | TR Computers |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (8) |
| Date First Available | 2 Jun. 2017 |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item Weight | 120 g |
| Item model number | 3950599731168 |
| Manufacturer | TR Computers Ltd of Knutsford Cheshire |
| Operating System | Linux |
| Product Dimensions | 13 x 2 x 8.5 cm; 120 g |
| Tuner Technology | PAL |

## 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.

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