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Sending Camera Commands to Pixy from Arduino (and receiving get data back)

Pixy Software
#1

I would like to be able to set/get the camera settings thru Arduino.
Is there a way to do this (example cam_getWBV)

it would be nice if we could do something like the following.

int whitebal = pixy.cam_getWBV;
Serial.println(whitebal);

Also, if there is a way, does the Camera have to be stopped to change the settings like it does in Pixymon?

Regards,
Dan

#2

Hi Dan,

The Arduino library doesn’t have this capability yet. We will likely implement it soon, as I’m sure many people will want this feature.

Thanks.

Scott

#3

Hi!

Any news since?

#4

Hi Rei,

Sorry, still haven’t added this. We’re still looking for feedback on the Pixy libraries, so if you have any suggestions we’d love to hear them.

Thanks!

Scott

#5

I’m using the Pixy mainly on the I²C bus with a specific address.

Unfortunately, interface selection, I²C address and signatures are lost. when I power off the camera — see “Signature data being lost”:http://www.cmucam.org/boards/8/topics/4056 thread

Here are some suggestions:

  • interface selection
  • address definition
  • signature download and upload
  • command to memorise a colour —same as menu Action > Set signature…
  • command to define colour codes —same as menu Action > Set CC signature…
  • download signatures definitions
  • upload signatures definitions
  • configure parameters —same as menu PixyMon > Preferences
#6

Another feature to consider:

  • Memorise and recognise shapes