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XAOSTECH video-tools

Professional Linux video capture, streaming, and HDR encoding toolset. Integrate low-cost USB capture devices, build P010 10-bit kernel support, and stream 4K HDR to YouTube with GPU acceleration. Some of these produce shims that conflict with secure boot unless enrolled with a MOK.

🎯 Project Modules

This monorepo contains standalone, production-ready modules:

op-cap — USB Capture Optimizationg

Linux capture device automation with v4l2loopback, auto-reconnect, and crash recovery.

  • ✅ v4l2loopback isolation & feed relay
  • ✅ Auto-reconnect on device disconnect
  • ✅ OBS crash recovery (auto-restart + auto-resume stream)
  • ✅ USB device reset & driver rebind
  • ✅ Wayland graphics optimisation
  • ✅ HDR passthrough (NV12)

Quick Start: make install && make optimise-drivers
Docs: op-cap/docs/README.md
Note: v42cl-loopback installation may require MOK enrolment or disabling secure boot

copt — Capture & Streaming Automation

FFmpeg-based capture relay with P010 HDR support, HLS streaming, and YouTube integration.

  • ✅ NV12 capture (immediate) / P010 10-bit (with kernel patch)
  • ✅ GPU encoding (NVIDIA NVENC HEVC Main10)
  • ✅ Full HDR metadata (BT.2020, SMPTE2084, mastering display)
  • ✅ HLS HTTP PUT relay to YouTube Live
  • ✅ Auto-reconnect on source disconnect
  • ✅ Bandwidth limiting & performance tuning

Quick Start: export COPT_FFMPEG_BIN=~/.local/bin/ffmpeg && copt-worker stream
Docs: copt/docs/README.md | P010_README.md

P010_for_V4L2 — Kernel HDR Support (Submodule)

Linux kernel patches for native 10-bit P010 video format capture.

  • ✅ 3 surgical kernel modifications (~20 lines)
  • ✅ DKMS auto-installer
  • ✅ Works with standard Linux USB UVC
  • ✅ Tested: Ubuntu 24.04, Raspberry Pi

Install: sudo copt/scripts/setup-p010-support.sh
Credits: @awawa-dev — upstream repo (licence)
Detailed Guide: P010 Kernel Support
Note: Installation requires MOK enrolment or disabling secure boot

🚀 Quick Start

Scenario 1: Stable OBS Capture (op-cap only)

cd op-cap
make install
make optimise-drivers
# Launch OBS, add /dev/video10 as source
# v42cl-loopback (video10) requires MOK enrolment or disabling secure boot

Scenario 2: YouTube HDR Streaming (op-cap + copt)

# Install op-cap
cd op-cap && make install && make optimise-drivers

# Install copt & custom FFmpeg
cd ../copt
bash scripts/build-ffmpeg-hevc.sh
export COPT_FFMPEG_BIN=~/.local/bin/ffmpeg

# Start streaming
copt-worker stream

Scenario 3: Full 10-bit Native P010 (all with kernel)

# Setup P010 kernel support (requires reboot and MOK enrolment or disabling secure boot)
sudo copt/scripts/setup-p010-support.sh

# After reboot, verify
v4l2-ctl -d /dev/video0 --list-formats-ext | grep -i p010

# Use P010 for capture
export COPT_USB_INPUT_FORMAT=p010
copt-worker stream

📚 Comprehensive Guides

For OBS USB Capture Users

👉 op-cap README — Device setup, crash recovery, troubleshooting

For HDR Streaming to YouTube

👉 P010_README.md — Complete HDR pipeline, NV12 vs P010, verification checklist

For Advanced Configuration

✨ Key Features

Crash Recovery (op-cap)

  • Automatic OBS restart on USB device crash
  • Stream resumption (if streaming before crash)
  • No cumulative retry cap by default (optional per-crash limit)
  • 3-second recovery timeout

HDR Streaming (copt)

  • 4K @ 30fps native P010 capture
  • NVIDIA NVENC GPU encoding (HEVC Main10)
  • Full HDR metadata (colour space, tone curve, mastering display)
  • YouTube recognition verified working

USB Stability (op-cap)

  • Auto-reconnect on device disconnect
  • Device health monitoring
  • USB reset & driver rebind
  • Power optimisation (disable autosuspend)

🔧 Module Integration

HDMI Source
    ↓
op-cap (USB Capture + OBS)
    ↓ [/dev/video10 loopback]
copt (FFmpeg relay)
    ↓ [P010 10-bit HEVC Main10]
YouTube Live HLS
    ↓
YouTube recognises as HDR ✓

📋 System Requirements

Minimum

  • Linux kernel 5.10+
  • NVIDIA GPU with NVENC (RTX 2060+) or compatible AMD/Intel
  • USB 3.0+ capture device (UGREEN 25173, Elgato HD60 S+, etc.)
  • 8GB RAM, 4 CPU cores

Recommended

  • Ubuntu 24.04 or later / Debian 12+
  • NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER or newer
  • Desktop environment: GNOME/KDE

Optional

  • P010_for_V4L2 kernel patches (for native 10-bit capture)
  • Custom FFmpeg build with NVENC (included script)

🏗️ Architecture

video-tools/
├── op-cap/                          # USB capture & OBS stability
│   ├── scripts/
│   │   ├── obs-safe-launch.sh      # ← Crash recovery wrapper
│   │   ├── auto_reconnect.sh       # ← Device monitoring
│   │   ├── optimise_drivers.sh     # ← GPU driver fixes
│   │   └── maintenance.sh          # ← Interactive recovery tools
│   ├── lib/                        # Core libraries
│   └── docs/
│       ├── README.md              # Main op-cap guide
│       ├── DRIVER_INFO.md         # Hardware specs
│       └── USB_STABILITY.md       # Troubleshooting
│
├── copt/                            # Capture & streaming relay
│   ├── scripts/
│   │   ├── build-ffmpeg-hevc.sh   # Custom FFmpeg builder
│   │   ├── setup-p010-support.sh  # ← Kernel patch installer
│   │   └── hls-upload-relay.sh    # YouTube HLS uploader
│   ├── lib/
│   │   └── ffmpeg.sh              # HEVC Main10 encoder
│   └── docs/
│       ├── README.md
│       └── P010_KERNEL_SUPPORT.md  # Kernel patching guide
│
├── P010_for_V4L2/                   # Submodule: Kernel patches
│   ├── p010.patch                  # 3 kernel modifications
│   ├── dkms-installer.sh          # DKMS installer
│   └── README.md                   # Upstream docs
│
└── docs/
    ├── README.md                    # ← You are here
    ├── P010_README.md              # Complete HDR guide
    └── [standard files]

🔄 Latest Updates

op-cap (OBS Safety & Stability)

  • Crash Recovery — Auto-restart OBS + resume stream on disconnect
  • --no-device flag — Launch OBS without device requirement
  • --no-loopback option — Direct device mode (skip v4l2loopback)
  • Stream Detection — Monitors logs to detect active streams before crash
  • 3-second Recovery — Fast restart after device failure

copt (HDR Streaming)

  • Full HDR Metadata — BT.2020 colorspace + SMPTE2084 tone curve
  • Mastering Display Info — Content light level integration
  • HLS Playlist Upload — Fixed m3u8 relay to YouTube every 3-5 seconds
  • Bandwidth Control — Limit streaming bitrate dynamically

🙏 Credits & Attribution

Original Authors

  • XAOSTECH — Integration, testing, documentation
  • @awawa-dev — P010_for_V4L2 kernel patches, HyperHDR research

Standards & References

  • USB UVC 1.0+ specification
  • HEVC/H.265 Main10 profile (HDR10)
  • ITU-R BT.2100 (HDR colour space)
  • SMPTE ST 2084 (PQ tone curve)
  • YouTube HLS Live streaming API

📄 Licence

All modules distributed under GPL-3.0 Licence. See individual LICENCE files in each module.

💬 Support & Contributing

🚀 Getting Help

OBS keeps crashing? → op-cap README crash recovery section

YouTube not recognising HDR? → P010_README.md verification checklist

Device not detected? → op-cap troubleshooting

Building FFmpeg fails? → copt FFmpeg builder — check script comments for common issues

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Status: Production Ready ✅
Last Updated: Feb 2026
Tested: Ubuntu 24.04, UGREEN 25173, NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER, YouTube Live

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