Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Build an autonomous timelapse system that works while you sleep!
In this video, I use OpenClaw on a Raspberry Pi 5 to build an autonomous timelapse system that emails you a video every 24 hours.
What You Will Learn:
- How to set up OpenClaw on a Raspberry Pi 5 with an AI Hat.
- How to use ChatGPT to craft prompts that reduce API credit use.
- How to apply the Sandbox Rule to maintain system security when using AI agents.
- How to set up SMTP credentials and app passwords for automated email delivery.
- How to edit the crontab to change the frequency of your photo captures or video processing.
Hardware List:
- Raspberry Pi 5 - amzn.to/4swDrDK
- Raspberry Pi AI Hat - amzn.to/40koFnJ
- Logitech USB Camera - amzn.to/4sHVYx7
The links provided are affiliate links in which I may make a small commission but doesn't affect the price that you pay. This helps to keep my channel going to produce content for you.
Code and Resources:
GitHub Repository: github.com/carolinedunn/timelapse
Setup Video for OpenClaw: youtu.be/GigyMZVLQO4
About Caroline Dunn:
I am the author of the book, "A Woman's Guide to Winning in Tech" published on Amazon. The book is a guide for women navigating the world of startups, standups, and conference calls. I hold Bachelor and Masters degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech and an MBA in Marketing.
Buy the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3KJYYmZ
Official Website: winningintech.com
#RaspberryPi5 #OpenClaw #AI #WomenInTech #STEM #Automation #Python #TechTutorial
Build an autonomous timelapse system that works while you sleep!
In this video, I use OpenClaw on a Raspberry Pi 5 to build an autonomous timelapse system that emails you a video every 24 hours.
What You Will Learn:
- How to set up OpenClaw on a Raspberry Pi 5 with an AI Hat.
- How to use ChatGPT to craft prompts that reduce API credit use.
- How to apply the Sandbox Rule to maintain system security when using AI agents.
- How to set up SMTP credentials and app passwords for automated email delivery.
- How to edit the crontab to change the frequency of your photo captures or video processing.
Hardware List:
- Raspberry Pi 5 - amzn.to/4swDrDK
- Raspberry Pi AI Hat - amzn.to/40koFnJ
- Logitech USB Camera - amzn.to/4sHVYx7
The links provided are affiliate links in which I may make a small commission but doesn't affect the price that you pay. This helps to keep my channel going to produce content for you.
Code and Resources:
GitHub Repository: github.com/carolinedunn/timelapse
Setup Video for OpenClaw: youtu.be/GigyMZVLQO4
About Caroline Dunn:
I am the author of the book, "A Woman's Guide to Winning in Tech" published on Amazon. The book is a guide for women navigating the world of startups, standups, and conference calls. I hold Bachelor and Masters degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech and an MBA in Marketing.
Buy the book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3KJYYmZ
Official Website: winningintech.com
#RaspberryPi5 #OpenClaw #AI #WomenInTech #STEM #Automation #Python #TechTutorial
