Download Instructions

Follow these steps to set up the ObjectTracking project

Download Instructions

Follow these steps to set up the ObjectTracking project

1. Install Python3

First, you'll need to install Python 3.x on your system:

Visit Python Downloads
Click "Download Python" (latest version)
Run the installer
Important: Check "Add Python to PATH" during installation

To verify the installation, open a terminal/command prompt and type:

python --version

2. Install OpenCV

Install OpenCV using pip3:

Open a terminal/command prompt
Run the following command:

pip3 install opencv-python

To verify the installation:

python3 -c "import cv2; print(cv2.__version__)"

3. Install Additional Dependencies

Install required packages:

Open a terminal in the project directory
Run the following command:

pip3 install -r requirements.txt

4. Download Project Files

Download the ObjectTracking project files:

Clone the repository or download the ZIP file
Extract the files to your desired location
Navigate to the project directory

System Requirements

Python 3.x
OpenCV
Webcam or Video Input Device
4GB RAM (minimum)
Modern CPU with SSE2 support

Troubleshooting

Camera Issues

Ensure camera permissions are enabled
Check if other apps are using the camera
Try different camera index numbers

Performance Issues

Lower the resolution if tracking is slow
Close other resource-intensive applications
Update graphics drivers