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DOCS-3745: Update RPI camera instructions (#4124)
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docs/operate/reference/components/camera/webcam.md

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If you are using a CSI camera v1.3 or v2.0 on a Raspberry Pi, you need to [enable legacy mode](/operate/reference/prepare/rpi-setup/#enable-communication-protocols).
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If you are using a CSI camera v3.0, you need to use the [`viam:camera:csi` module](https://github.com/viamrobotics/csi-camera/) instead.
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If you are using a CSI camera v1.3 or v2.0, or v3.0, use the [`viam:camera:csi` module](https://github.com/viamrobotics/csi-camera/) instead.
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For Raspberry Pi AI cameras like the IMX500 AI camera, you can use a module such as [this `viam-pi-ai-camera` vision service](https://github.com/HipsterBrown/viam-pi-ai-camera).
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Note that this module is not officially supported by Viam.
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For more information about the vision service, see [run inference](https://docs.viam.com/data-ai/ai/run-inference/).
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You can limit the CPU usage by reducing the image resolution.
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If you are getting "timeout" errors from GRPC when adding a `webcam` model on a Raspberry Pi, make sure the webcam port is enabled on the Pi (common if you are using a fresh Pi right out of the box).
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To enable the webcam port on a Raspberry Pi, run the following command:
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```sh {class="command-line" data-prompt="$"}
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sudo raspi-config
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Then, select: **Interface Options -> Camera -> Enable Camera**.
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Restart the Pi to complete the configuration.
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## Next steps
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For more configuration and usage info, see:

docs/operate/reference/prepare/rpi-setup.md

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- If you are using an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), motor, or other device that requires the SPI protocol, enable **SPI**.
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- If you are using an accelerometer, sensor, or other device that requires the I<sup>2</sup>C protocol, enable **I2C**.
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- If you are using a CSI v1.3 or v2.0 camera, enable **Legacy Camera** support.
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- If you are using a sensor, motor, or other device that communicates over the serial port, enable **Serial Port**.
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Check the documentation for your specific component to verify the communication protocols it requires.

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