# Connect a camera A camera can be connected to an {abbr}`IoT (Internet of Things)` box with an Odoo database in just a few steps. Once a camera is connected to an {abbr}`IoT (Internet of Things)` box, it can be used in a manufacturing process, or it can be linked to a quality control point/quality check. Doing so allows for the taking of pictures when a chosen quality control point/check has been reached, or when a specific key is pressed during manufacturing. ## Connection To connect a camera to an {abbr}`IoT (Internet of Things)` box, simply connect the two via cable. This is usually done with a {abbr}`USB (Universal Serial Bus)` cable of some sort. If the camera is [supported](https://www.odoo.com/page/iot-hardware), there is no need to set up anything, as it'll be detected as soon as it's connected. ```{image} camera/camera-dropdown.png :align: center :alt: Camera recognized on the IoT box. ``` ## Link camera to quality control point in manufacturing process In the {menuselection}`Quality app`, a device can be set up on a {guilabel}`Quality Control Point`. To do that, navigate to the {menuselection}`Quality app --> Quality Control --> Control Points` and open the desired {guilabel}`Control Point` that'll be linked to the camera. On the control point form, edit the control point by selecting the {guilabel}`Type` field, and clicking on {guilabel}`Take a Picture` from the drop-down menu. Doing so reveals a field called {guilabel}`Device`, wherein the attached *device* can be selected. {guilabel}`Save` the changes, if required. ```{image} camera/control-point-device.png :align: center :alt: Setting up the device on the quality control point. ``` The camera is now useable with the selected quality control point. When the quality control point is reached during the manufacturing process, the database prompts the operator to take a picture. ```{image} camera/serial-number-picture.png :align: center :alt: Graphic user interface of the device on the quality control point. ``` :::{note} Quality control points can also be accessed by navigating to {menuselection}`IoT App --> Devices`. From here, select the device. There is a {guilabel}`Quality Control Points` tab, where they can be added with the device. ::: :::{tip} On a quality check form, the {guilabel}`Type` of check can also be specified to {guilabel}`Take a Picture`. Navigate to {menuselection}`Quality app --> Quality Control --> Quality Checks --> New` to create a new quality check from the {guilabel}`Quality Checks` page. ::: :::{seealso} - {doc}`/applications/inventory_and_mrp/quality/quality_management/quality_control_points` - {doc}`/applications/inventory_and_mrp/quality/quality_management/quality_alerts` ::: ## Link camera to a work center in the Manufacturing app To link a camera to an action, it first needs to be configured on a work center. Navigate to {menuselection}`Manufacturing app --> Configuration --> Work Centers`. Next, go to the desired {guilabel}`Work Center` in which a camera will be used to reveal that specific work center's detail form. From here, add the device in the {guilabel}`IoT Triggers` tab, in the {guilabel}`Device` column, by clicking {guilabel}`Add a Line`. Now, the camera device can be linked to the {guilabel}`Action` column drop-down option labeled {guilabel}`Take a Picture`. A key can also be added to trigger the action. :::{important} The first trigger listed is chosen first. The order of triggers matters, and they can be dragged into any desired order. ::: :::{note} On the {guilabel}`Work Order` screen, a status graphic indicates whether the database is correctly connected to the camera. ::: :::{seealso} {ref}`workcenter_iot` :::