LensCast

Stream and control your Android phone camera directly from your Linux desktop.

Features

• 🔗 Connect to Android devices via IP/Port or QR code
• 📷 Live camera preview
• 🔄 Rotate and flip camera feed
• 📱 Switch between front and back cameras
• 🎥 Multiple resolution options
• 🎤 Audio streaming support
• 💾 Save and manage multiple devices

Installation

Prerequisites

• Linux (Fedora/GNOME recommended)
• ADB installed
• Rust toolchain
• GTK 3 development libraries

Fedora/RHEL

sudo dnf install gtk3-devel glib2-devel clutter-devel

Ubuntu/Debian

sudo apt install libgtk-3-dev libglib2.0-dev

Build

cargo build --release

Usage

1. Connect your Android device via USB with USB ging enabled, or connect wirelessly
2. Start LensCast from your application menu or terminal
3. Add a device using "New Connection" button
4. Enter device details (IP and Port) or scan QR code
5. Enjoy camera streaming!

Command Line

# Run with default settings
cargo run --release

# Development mode
cargo run

Project Structure

lenscast/
├── src/
│   ├── main.rs       # Application entry point
│   └── lib.rs       # Main application logic
├── Cargo.toml       # Rust dependencies
├── lenscast.sh      # Utility script for setup/connection
├── README.md        # This file
├── LICENSE          # MIT License
└── DEVELOPER_README.md  # Development documentation

Requirements

• Linux with GTK 3 compatible desktop environment
• Android device with USB ging or wireless ging enabled
• Network connection (same WiFi for wireless streaming)

License

MIT License - see LICENSE file for details.

Supported Platforms

• Linux (Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian, and derivatives)
• Android devices (API 21+)