Jeff Geerling 3/24/2026

Using FireWire on a Raspberry Pi

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This article explains how to connect and use FireWire (IEEE 1394) devices, such as DV cameras and hard drives, with a Raspberry Pi. It covers recompiling the Linux kernel with FireWire support, configuring the Pi's PCIe bus for 32-bit DMA, and using tools like dvgrab to capture video. The guide is aimed at users who need a modern, supported solution after Apple dropped FireWire support in macOS 26.

Using FireWire on a Raspberry Pi

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