sudo systemctl enable cam-episodes.timer sudo systemctl start cam-episodes.timer Now every 10 minutes, a new episode file appears automatically. crontab -e # Add: */5 * * * * /usr/bin/ffmpeg -i http://localhost:8081 -frames:v 1 /var/cams/episode_$(date +\%Y\%m\%d_\%H\%M).jpg Every 5 minutes = new episode snapshot. Part 6: Troubleshooting – Why Your “Live Netsnap Cam Feed” Might Not Work If you search for a pre-existing free feed and find nothing, here’s why:
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[Unit] Description=Run every 10 min [Timer] OnCalendar=*:0/10 Persistent=true sudo systemctl enable cam-episodes