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# Blink Camera Recorder
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Two scripts for recording from Blink cameras:
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## Motion Clips (`motion_clip_downloader.py`)
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Downloads motion-triggered clips from Blink servers
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- Saves to `motion_clips/` folder by date
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- Checks every 5 minutes for new clips
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## 24/7 Recording (`continuous_recorder.py`)
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Records continuous footage using RTSP streams
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- Saves to external HD mounted at `/mnt/external_hd/blink_recordings`
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- Creates 1-hour segments per camera
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- Requires Raspberry Pi setup
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## Quick Start
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```bash
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# Install
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pip install -r requirements.txt
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# Set credentials
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export BLINK_USERNAME="your_email"
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export BLINK_PASSWORD="your_password"
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# Run motion clips downloader
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python motion_clip_downloader.py
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# OR run continuous recorder (requires Raspberry Pi setup)
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python continuous_recorder.py
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```
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## Storage
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- Motion clips: ~10MB/minute
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- Continuous: ~2GB/hour/camera
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## Raspberry Pi Setup
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```bash
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# System dependencies
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sudo apt-get update
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sudo apt-get install -y python3-opencv
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# Mount external drive
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sudo mkdir /mnt/external_hd
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sudo mount /dev/sdX1 /mnt/external_hd # Replace sdX1 with your drive
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```
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## Common Issues
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- Check credentials if clips aren't downloading
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- Ensure network can handle RTSP streams
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- Monitor disk space regularly
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