Creating a SiteCam Project: A Step-by-Step Guide

Updated at: 15/06/2025

Ever dreamed of building your own website camera project? This step-by-step guide makes it a reality! We'll walk you through the process, from choosing the right hardware and software to setting up your system and troubleshooting potential issues. Learn to monitor your property remotely, enhance security, or simply explore the exciting world of embedded systems. Let's get started!

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Project Creation

    • Create a new project.
    • Click the 'New Project' button in the SiteCam app.
    • Name your project.
    Name your project. Name your project. Name your project.
    Project Creation

  2. Folder and Plan Setup

    • Create folders to organize photos.
    • If pinning photos to plans, click 'yes' and import your plan.
    • A folder will be created for each plan page; name your folders appropriately.
    • Add or remove folders as needed.
    Add or remove folders as needed. Add or remove folders as needed. Add or remove folders as needed. Add or remove folders as needed.
    Folder and Plan Setup
    • Add or remove plans from folders using folder settings.
    • Save folder changes by pressing 'Next'.
    Save folder changes by pressing 'Next'. Save folder changes by pressing 'Next'.
    Folder and Plan Setup

  3. Team Invitation

    • Invite team members to the project.
    Invite team members to the project.
    Team Invitation
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Tips

  • Use folders to organize your photos efficiently.
  • Properly naming folders ensures easy navigation and project management.
  • Flexible plan management: Easily add or remove plans associated with folders.
  • Collaboration: Invite team members to share the project and contribute photos.
  • Contact support if you encounter any issues.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Incorrect Camera Angle and Positioning

Reason: A poorly positioned camera can result in blurry images, awkward framing, or important details being missed. This might involve poor lighting, too much distance, or an angle that distorts the scene.
Solution: Adjust the camera's position, zoom, and angle to ensure optimal clarity, framing, and visibility of the subject.

2. Neglecting Lighting and Image Quality

Reason: Insufficient or poor lighting leads to dark, grainy, or unusable footage. This can be due to low light conditions, backlighting, or an unsuitable camera setup for the environment.
Solution: Improve lighting by adding supplementary lights, adjusting existing light sources, or using a camera with better low-light performance.

FAQs

What kind of camera should I use for my SiteCam project?
The best camera depends on your budget and needs. A Raspberry Pi Camera Module is a popular, affordable choice, offering good image quality and integration with the Raspberry Pi. For higher resolution or more advanced features, consider a USB webcam with good low-light performance. Ultimately, choose a camera with sufficient resolution and suitable features for your monitoring purpose.