Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Clem (@MAYERMAKES) builds a fully self-contained, privacy-first security camera around the PocketBeagle 2, combining a custom PCB, USB hub design, battery backup, and edge AI person detection to create a system that only records when it matters. Along the way, he overcomes real-world challenges—from unstable networking caused by voltage drop to last-minute hardware changes—resulting in a robust, workshop-ready solution that keeps every frame entirely local, and you can find the supporting files on the element14 Community: bit.ly/4pwpuFK

0.00:00-Intro
1.01:28-Why the PocketBeagle 2?
2.02:42-Camera Enclosure
3.04:42-The PCB
4.06:04-The Camera
5.07:38-Component
7.10:14-Power!
8.13:04-The Code
9.16:44-Demo

#PocketBeagle2 #edgeai #diyelectronics
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