Minotaur Streaming Camera System Manual

Minotaur Streaming Camera System

A Professional Multi-Camera NDI Production Manual for Live Sports - Build a reliable, arena-ready multi-camera production system

The Minotaur Streaming Camera System is a complete, field-tested guide for building a reliable, scalable multi-camera sports broadcast using Raspberry Pi–based NDI cameras, a single PoE+ switch, and OBS Studio.

This system is designed to eliminate common game-day failures like USB bandwidth limits, unstable camera connections, and overly complex OBS scene setups.

If you want your production to just work, this manual shows you how.

Who This Is For

• High school, AAU, and semi-pro basketball programs
• Schools, parks departments, and community leagues
• Small production teams and solo operators
• Anyone using OBS who values stability over experimentation

No advanced networking background required.

What’s Included

• 📘 Complete PDF manual (system design, setup, operation, troubleshooting)
• 🧩 High-resolution diagrams (network topology + OBS scene architecture)
• ⚙️ OBS configuration references (including replay buffer settings)
• 🧠 Appendices and templates for advanced and future expansion
• 📦 Bonus assets ZIP with diagrams and reference files

Is This Right for You?

This system is right for you if:

• You want a stable, repeatable live sports broadcast
• You prefer Ethernet and structure over USB chaos
• You value documented workflows over trial-and-error
• You want something that works the same way every game

This system is not right for you if:

• You want a one-click streaming gadget
• You expect live technical support
• You want to experiment during live games
• You don’t want to follow a defined system

If that clarity feels refreshing, you’re in the right place.

Why This System Works

• Converts video to NDI at the camera, not the PC
• Uses Ethernet instead of USB for multi-camera reliability
• Keeps OBS scenes simple, predictable, and operator-friendly
• Minimizes changes during live games
• Scales cleanly without re-architecting your setup

It’s intentionally boring — because boring works.

What This Is Not

• Not a generic OBS tutorial
• Not a plug-and-play hardware kit
• Not a YouTube-style experiment

This is a documented production system, built the way professional broadcasts are built.

Final Note

When the clock is running and the gym is loud, you don’t want creativity — you want confidence.

Follow the manual. Trust the diagrams.

Boring works.

— Minotaur Streaming

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need special hardware to use this system?

You will need standard production hardware such as a Production PC, Raspberry Pi computers, a PoE+ switch, and USB webcams.

The manual explains exact hardware requirements and recommendations in detail.

Is this a plug-and-play kit?

No. This is a documented production system, not a boxed hardware product.

You are getting:

• The architecture
• The workflow
• The configuration guidance

You supply and assemble the hardware.

Do I need advanced networking knowledge?

No advanced networking background is required.

The system uses:

• A single local network
• Simple IP addressing
• A clearly defined topology

If you can follow step-by-step instructions, you can build this system.

Does this work with OBS Studio?

Yes. The entire system is built around OBS Studio and uses industry-standard NDI workflows.

OBS scenes are intentionally kept simple:

• GAME
• REPLAY
• COMMERCIAL BREAK

Is this only for basketball?

The system is optimized for basketball, but the architecture works for:

• Volleyball
• Wrestling
• Indoor court sports
• Small event broadcasting

Basketball examples are used because they stress the system the most.

Can I use USB cameras directly with my PC instead?

USB cameras connected directly to a PC are limited by USB bandwidth.

This system exists specifically to:

• Eliminate USB bottlenecks
• Move video over Ethernet using NDI
• Scale cleanly beyond 1–2 cameras

Direct USB capture is discussed, but not recommended for multi-camera production.

Does this include OBS scenes, layouts, or files?

Yes. The package includes:

• Reference diagrams
• Configuration text files
• Example layouts and templates

These are provided as guides, not locked presets, so you can adapt them to your environment.

Is support included?

This product is delivered as documentation and reference material.

It is designed to be:

• Clear
• Repeatable
• Self-sufficient

Future updates may be provided through Gumroad, but live support is not included.

Can a school or organization use this?

Yes. This system is well-suited for:

• Schools
• Athletic departments
• Parks and recreation
• Community organizations

License details are included with the download.

Will I receive updates?

Yes. If updates are released, they will be delivered through Gumroad to existing purchasers.

Still Not Sure?

If you want a reliable, repeatable, multi-camera sports production system, this manual is for you.

If you’re looking for a one-click streaming gadget, this is not.

Boring works.

⚠️ Please Read Before Purchasing

This product is a digital manual and reference system, not a hardware kit or managed service.

By purchasing, you acknowledge that:

• You are responsible for sourcing and configuring your own hardware
• Results depend on following the documented system exactly
• This product provides documentation and reference material, not live technical support

Due to the nature of digital downloads, all sales are final.

Please review the description and FAQ carefully to ensure this system is right for you.

License details are included with the download.