MadCam is a web-based security camera application that streams video from a webcam connected to your laptop or desktop. The application is built using Flask for the backend and React for the frontend. It displays the video feed in real-time, along with the current date and time in the Persian calendar.

Before you start, ensure you have the following installed:

• Python 3.x
• A webcam connected to your computer.

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/MadCam.git
cd MadCam

pip install flask opencv-python flask-cors

Navigate to the root of the project where package.json is located and run:

npm install
npm run build

This will create a production-ready build of the React frontend, placing the output in the build/ directory inside the public/ folder.

In the webcam.py file, you'll find the following lines:

camera_name = "Microsoft® LifeCam HD-3000"
camera_index_or_path = find_camera_by_name(camera_name)

If you're using a different webcam, you'll need to replace "Microsoft® LifeCam HD-3000" with the name of your webcam. To find the correct name, you can check your system’s device manager or webcam software.

In the root directory (where webcam.py is located), run:

python webcam.py

This will start the Flask server on http://localhost:8080 by default, serving both the backend and the frontend.

Open your web browser and go to:

http://localhost:8080

To access your webcam stream remotely:

1. Port Forwarding: Set up port forwarding on your router to forward external requests on port 8080 to your local machine’s IP address (192.168.1.x:8080).

2. Public IP Access: Access the app using your public IP address and the forwarded port. Example:

   http://<your-public-ip>:8080
   

• Blank Screen: Ensure the Flask server is running and the camera is configured correctly.
• Camera Not Detected: Verify that your webcam is connected and working correctly. Update the camera_name in webcam.py if necessary.
• Port Forwarding Not Working: Check your router’s settings and firewall rules.

• Flask Logs: Check the terminal where webcam.py is running for any errors.

Contributions are welcome! Please open an issue or submit a pull request.