Setting up OpenCV

In this section, we will set up the camera, activating it in Raspbian and getting a test picture. Then we will add the libraries to start interacting with the camera for visual processing.

We will then build our first app with the tool, to demonstrate that the parts are in place and give us a starting point for the behaviors.

Setting up the Pi Camera software

Power up the Pi on external power (that is, plugged into a USB wall adapter) for this operation, leaving the motors powered down for now, and log in via PuTTY. At the Terminal, type the following:

pi@myrobot:~ $ sudo raspi-config

In raspi-config, select the 5 Interfacing Options option by selecting it, then pressing Enter, and then selecting P1 Camera...