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# PTZOptics Node Server
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The PTZOptics Node Server is a simple skeleton Express server to control your PTZOptics camera via visca commands.
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## Prerequisites
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You need to have at least [Node.js version: 8.12.0](https://nodejs.org/en/download/), [MongoDB version: 4.0.3](https://www.mongodb.com/download-center?initial=true#community), and a [PTZOptics camera](https://ptzoptics.com/).
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## Installing
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1. Configure your PTZOptics camera to your local network. [PTZOptics Knowledge Base](https://help.ptzoptics.com/support/solutions/folders/13000001062)
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2. Clone this repo and then extract to your preferred location
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3. Update the mongoDB connection information inside `/app/config.json`.
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```
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{
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connectionString: "mongodb://your-mongo-address/db-name",
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secret: "your db-secret"
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}
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```
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4. Start the server
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`cd /The/path/to/the/repo`
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`npm start`
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5. Head to `http://localhost:4000`
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6. Click 'Add Camera' and enter your camera's information.
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## Contributing
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1. Fork it!
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2. Create your feature branch: `git checkout -b my-new-feature`
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3. Commit your changes: `git commit -m 'Add some feature'`
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4. Push to the branch: `git push origin my-new-feature`
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5. Submit a pull request :D
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## Authors
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[**PTZOptics**](https://github.com/PTZOptics)
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