[MMM-RTSPStream] - Video Streaming from Live Feeds & Security Cameras

Cr4z33

sdetweil

@Cr4z33 can u try this

cd ~/MagicMirror/modules/shbatm/MMM-RTSPStream
ls node_modules/node-rtsp-stream-es6
rm -rf node_modules/node-rtsp-stream-es6
rm package-lock.json
npm install
ls node_modules/node-rtsp-stream-es6

then try restarting MM

Cr4z33

@sdetweil thanks for helping! :)

Last command showed an error that looks like (translated from Italian):

cr4z33@Cr4z33-UbuntuDesktop-VM-Synology:~/MagicMirror/modules/MMM-RTSPStream$ 
ls node_modules/node-rtsp-stream-es6
ls: Cannot access 'node_modules/node-rtsp-stream-es6': File or directory does not exist

In fact looking in the node_modules folder there’s no node-rtsp-stream-es6 directory. :thinking_face:

I then thought it was a good idea running npm install node-rtsp-stream-es6 in the MMM-RTSPStream directory.
The folder was created at last, but then I kept getting errors at MM launch:

cr4z33@Cr4z33-UbuntuDesktop-VM-Synology:~/MagicMirror$ npm start

> magicmirror@2.12.0 start /home/cr4z33/MagicMirror
> DISPLAY="${DISPLAY:=:0}" ./node_modules/.bin/electron js/electron.js

[2020-07-15 08:58:08.182] [LOG]    Starting MagicMirror: v2.12.0
[2020-07-15 08:58:08.184] [LOG]    Loading config ...
[2020-07-15 08:58:08.186] [LOG]    Loading module helpers ...
[2020-07-15 08:58:08.188] [LOG]    Initializing new module helper ...
[2020-07-15 08:58:08.188] [LOG]    Module helper loaded: MMM-WatchDog
[2020-07-15 08:58:08.231] [LOG]    Initializing new module helper ...
[2020-07-15 08:58:08.232] [LOG]    Module helper loaded: MMM-Remote-Control
[2020-07-15 08:58:08.354] [ERROR]  WARNING! Could not load config file. Starting with default configuration. Error found: Error: Cannot find module 'datauri'
Require stack:
- /home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/modules/MMM-RTSPStream/node_helper.js
- /home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/js/app.js
- /home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/js/electron.js
- /home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/node_modules/electron/dist/resources/default_app.asar/main.js
- 
[2020-07-15 08:58:08.354] [LOG]    Loading module helpers ...
[2020-07-15 08:58:08.355] [LOG]    Initializing new module helper ...
[2020-07-15 08:58:08.355] [LOG]    Module helper loaded: MMM-WatchDog
[2020-07-15 08:58:08.355] [LOG]    Initializing new module helper ...
[2020-07-15 08:58:08.355] [LOG]    Module helper loaded: MMM-Remote-Control
[2020-07-15 08:58:08.356] [ERROR]  App threw an error during load
[2020-07-15 08:58:08.356] [ERROR]  Error: Cannot find module 'datauri'
Require stack:
- /home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/modules/MMM-RTSPStream/node_helper.js
- /home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/js/app.js
- /home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/js/electron.js
- /home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/node_modules/electron/dist/resources/default_app.asar/main.js
- 
    at Module._resolveFilename (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:627:15)
    at Function.Module._resolveFilename (/home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/node_modules/electron/dist/resources/electron.asar/common/reset-search-paths.js:41:16)
    at Function.Module._resolveFilename (/home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/node_modules/module-alias/index.js:49:29)
    at Function.Module._load (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:531:27)
    at Module.require (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:685:19)
    at require (internal/modules/cjs/helpers.js:16:16)
    at Object.<anonymous> (/home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/modules/MMM-RTSPStream/node_helper.js:14:17)
    at Module._compile (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:786:30)
    at Object.Module._extensions..js (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:798:10)
    at Module.load (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:645:32)
[2020-07-15 08:58:08.357] [ERROR]  Whoops! There was an uncaught exception...
[2020-07-15 08:58:08.357] [ERROR]  Error: Cannot find module 'datauri'
Require stack:
- /home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/modules/MMM-RTSPStream/node_helper.js
- /home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/js/app.js
- /home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/js/electron.js
- /home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/node_modules/electron/dist/resources/default_app.asar/main.js
- 
    at Module._resolveFilename (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:627:15)
    at Function.Module._resolveFilename (/home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/node_modules/electron/dist/resources/electron.asar/common/reset-search-paths.js:41:16)
    at Function.Module._resolveFilename (/home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/node_modules/module-alias/index.js:49:29)
    at Function.Module._load (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:531:27)
    at Module.require (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:685:19)
    at require (internal/modules/cjs/helpers.js:16:16)
    at Object.<anonymous> (/home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/modules/MMM-RTSPStream/node_helper.js:14:17)
    at Module._compile (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:786:30)
    at Object.Module._extensions..js (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:798:10)
    at Module.load (internal/modules/cjs/loader.js:645:32) {
  code: 'MODULE_NOT_FOUND',
  requireStack: [
    '/home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/modules/MMM-RTSPStream/node_helper.js',
    '/home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/js/app.js',
    '/home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/js/electron.js',
    '/home/cr4z33/MagicMirror/node_modules/electron/dist/resources/default_app.asar/main.js',
    undefined
  ]
}
[2020-07-15 08:58:08.359] [ERROR]  MagicMirror will not quit, but it might be a good idea to check why this happened. Maybe no internet connection?
[2020-07-15 08:58:08.359] [ERROR]  If you think this really is an issue, please open an issue on GitHub: https://github.com/MichMich/MagicMirror/issues
[2020-07-15 08:58:08.412] [LOG]    Launching application.

Cr4z33

Problem sorted by manually untarring the module from a previous (RPI4) backup.

Basically the module installation in Ubuntu could not be completed properly and therefore a lot of stuff was missing. :)

Cr4z33

Hmmm one more issue came out…

While opting to go for Debian 10.x instead of Ubuntu I notice now that the stream window doesn’t go where it should.

Basically I choosed to place it on bottom right, but it pops in a vlc titled window (and in the wrong position) instead. :confused_face:

Here’s the screenshot:
https://imgur.com/QUiumaA

BKeyport

@Cr4z33 RTSPStream uses an external utility to move VNC around the screen, it’s entirely possible that utility doesn’t work in Debian or isn’t installed in your version.

Cr4z33

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Cr4z33

This module needs to be fixed asap.

The developer @shbatm seems to have abandoned the project since many weeks/months and the module was a real good add to MagicMirror.

After latest MM upgrades it has broken and now streams come up in weird huge size and in a wrong position (stream position config settings get COMPLETELY ignored).

If someone skilled enough would be willing to post please a fix?

I assume it’s just a matter of some node_helper.js edit, but I have zero knowledge of JavaScript language…

@BKeyport are you able to do that please? :smiling_face_with_open_mouth_cold_sweat:

Cr4z33

OK I solved the problem by replacing this module with MMM-FreeboxTV. 👋

jasim

@Cr4z33
Do you have a link to the module: MMM-FreeboxTV

sdetweil

@jasim Google is your friend
search with
modulename GitHub

will find it every time

Cr4z33

@jasim https://github.com/bugsounet/MMM-FreeboxTV

jasim

@Cr4z33
Can I display RTSPStream from an IP camera in the module?

costascontis

module still works for me using vlc at my rpi3b.I just need to find a way to restart the stream cause sometimes stream stops and need to manually press “pause” wait some seconds ,and press play again to start stream.Any ideas?Can i use pm2 somehow when this is happening?

KumarTRD

@costascontis would you be willing to help get my RTSPStream up and running? Been trying for some time now but keep hitting walls.

BKeyport

@KumarTRD I’d highly recommend using a different module if possible.

Cr4z33

@KumarTRD go for MMM-FreeboxTV.

It does everything you need.

goprojojo

@Cr4z33 how would it solve the rtsp stream. Do you have an example?

Cr4z33

@goprojojo well let’s say that MMM-FreeboxTV is currently developed and therefore supported by its developer (@Bugsounet).

So once you are sure you are using a 100% bugs free up to date module you can start testing your RTSP stream and eventually ask for help. ;)

BKeyport

@Cr4z33 Good answer. 🤣🤣

Then, again, I’m not sure how MMM-FreeboxTV is supposed to help with RTSP streaming - wanna comment, @Bugsounet ?