Vehicle Researcher 4fca6dec8e openpilot v0.9.8 release
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Run openpilot with webcam on PC

What's needed:

  • Ubuntu 24.04 (WSL2 is not supported)
  • GPU (recommended)
  • Two USB webcams, at least 720p and 78 degrees FOV (e.g. Logitech C920/C615)
  • Car harness with black panda to connect to your car
  • Panda paw or USB-A to USB-A cable to connect panda to your computer That's it!

Setup openpilot

  • Follow this readme to install and build the requirements
  • Install OpenCL Driver
sudo apt install pocl-opencl-icd

Connect the hardware

  • Connect the road facing camera first, then the driver facing camera
  • 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 webcams.
  • Finish calibration and engage!

Specify Cameras

Use the ROAD_CAM, DRIVER_CAM, and optional WIDE_CAM environment variables to specify which camera is which (ie. DRIVER_CAM=2 uses /dev/video2 for the driver-facing camera):

USE_WEBCAM=1 ROAD_CAM=4 WIDE_CAM=6 system/manager/manager.py