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Can Python Be Uses to control hardware like web cams on a PC?


So i am working on a project alone, and i would like to know if python can be used to control/manage hardware connected to PCs. It would be very helpful. (also please mention if it can work on popular Operating Systems i.e - Windows, Linux, macOS)

I haven't tried anything yet as i would like to gain some insight first

i don't have code, because this is a query and i want to know what to do.

the expected result is me being able to continue with my project


Solution

  • Python runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

    Yes, you can control your web cam and other hardware.

    To control your webcam: How do I access my webcam in Python?

    Mouse and keyboard: https://steemit.com/python/@howo/how-to-control-the-mouse-and-keyboard-with-python-for-automation

    Python is a high level language so if you wanted to do stuff like writing drivers, microcontrollers (There is Micropython), etc, it would be better to choose a language like C or C++.