Open Source Live-Streaming Toolkit

Basics

• A List of everything that is needed for a high quality live stream, such as one for full on Remote Steam Camps on par with the hands on versions

Hardware

Webcam Station

• Used for discussion/instruction portions of the camp
• A 1080p webcam, and perhaps some lighting etc
• Perhaps Redundant Internet Connection and an Uninterruptable Power Supply for all relevant electronics, if possible to prevent interruptions in the stream
• Perhaps an external mic of some sort for clear, understandable audio

Top Down Camera

• Used for top down views of assemblies, demonstrations, and paper diagrams etc
• Open Source Overhead Camera Rig
• Can use a webcam, or dedicated tethered camera
• Goes on top of a desk, perhaps with a part assembly tray/measurement mat (need proper word), anti-static electronics assembly mat, paper, pen tablet etc

Camera

• Either a smartphone, or a dedicated camera with tethering to a pc
• Used for shots of moving around the shop etc
• Somthing hardened like a Gopro perhaps? (can these be tethered?)
• Peraps an external mic (small gopro one) too for better audio, and thus more clarity etc

Software

• OBS
• Screencap software (may be redundant with OBS?)
• Krita, Inkscape, LibreOffice for demonstrating concepts on screen

Workflow/Misc

• a Pen Tablet a good 50-100 USD can get a great one, and may almost fully replace paper (outside of mail etc), so perhaps long term savings from that