wiki:v2:pixy_regular_quick_start
Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
| Both sides previous revision Previous revision Next revision | Previous revision Last revision Both sides next revision | ||
|
wiki:v2:pixy_regular_quick_start [2018/05/22 23:29] pixycam [Troubleshooting] |
wiki:v2:pixy_regular_quick_start [2019/12/27 15:30] pixycam |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 3: | Line 3: | ||
| - | ====== Pixy2 Quick Start ====== | + | ====== Pixy2, Pixy2 LEGO and Pan-tilt Quick Start ====== |
| + | |||
| + | If you just received your Pixy2, Pixy2 LEGO, or Pixy2 Pan-tilt, and want to get started using it, you're in the right place. Thanks so much for supporting the CMUcam5 Pixy project! | ||
| + | |||
| + | First things first, we will be releasing cool stuff in the future, so please [[https://pixycam.com/mailing-list/|sign up for our mailing list]] so you don't miss out on the latest developments! | ||
| + | |||
| + | OK, let's get started... | ||
| + | |||
| + | If you are getting started with **Pixy2 for LEGO Mindstorms** please head over to the [[wiki:v2:pixy_lego_quick_start|Pixy2 LEGO Quick Start Guide]] for special instructions. Everyone else (Pixy2, Pixy2 Pan-tilt), keep reading. | ||
| ===== Install PixyMon ===== | ===== Install PixyMon ===== | ||
| - | If you're just getting started with Pixy, you should install PixyMon first. It will allow you to configure Pixy and see what it sees. Choose your platform below: | + | If you're just getting started with Pixy2, you should install PixyMon first. It will allow you to configure Pixy2 and see what it sees. Choose your platform below: |
| * [[wiki:v2:Install_PixyMon_on_Mac|PixyMon on Mac]] | * [[wiki:v2:Install_PixyMon_on_Mac|PixyMon on Mac]] | ||
| - | * [[wiki:v2:Install_PixyMon_on_Windows_Vista_7_8|PixyMon on Windows Vista, 7, or 8]] | + | * [[wiki:v2:Install_PixyMon_on_Windows_Vista_7_8|PixyMon on Windows Vista, 7, 8 or 10]] |
| * [[wiki:v2:Install_PixyMon_on_Windows_XP|PixyMon on Windows XP]] | * [[wiki:v2:Install_PixyMon_on_Windows_XP|PixyMon on Windows XP]] | ||
| * [[wiki:v2:Installing_PixyMon_on_Linux|PixyMon on Linux]] | * [[wiki:v2:Installing_PixyMon_on_Linux|PixyMon on Linux]] | ||
| - | ===== Teach Pixy2 ===== | + | ===== Teach Pixy2 an object ===== |
| After you install PixyMon and get it running, the next step is to [[wiki:v2:Teach_Pixy_an_object_2|teach Pixy2 an object, or 2, or 3]]... | After you install PixyMon and get it running, the next step is to [[wiki:v2:Teach_Pixy_an_object_2|teach Pixy2 an object, or 2, or 3]]... | ||
| Line 28: | Line 36: | ||
| * [[wiki:v2:Hooking_up_Pixy_to_a_Raspberry_Pi|Raspberry Pi]] | * [[wiki:v2:Hooking_up_Pixy_to_a_Raspberry_Pi|Raspberry Pi]] | ||
| * [[wiki:v2:Hooking_up_Pixy_to_a_Beaglebone_Black|BeagleBone Black]] | * [[wiki:v2:Hooking_up_Pixy_to_a_Beaglebone_Black|BeagleBone Black]] | ||
| + | * [[https://github.com/charmedlabs/Pixy2LabVIEW/wiki|RoboRIO]] | ||
| * [[wiki:v2:Porting_Guide|Other controller]] | * [[wiki:v2:Porting_Guide|Other controller]] | ||
| Line 33: | Line 42: | ||
| ===== Assemble and test the pan/tilt mechanism ===== | ===== Assemble and test the pan/tilt mechanism ===== | ||
| - | If you purchased a [[http://charmedlabs.com/default/pan-tilt-kit/|pan/tilt kit]], build it using these [[wiki:v2:Assembling_pantilt_Mechanism|assembly instructions]], then [[wiki:v2:Run_the_Pantilt_Demo|run the pan/tilt demo]]. You can run the demo on Pixy2 by itself (without a microcontroller) or from your microcontroller (e.g. Arduino) so you can easily modify/extend the code. | + | If you purchased a [[https://pixycam.com/pixy2-pan-tilt-kit/|pan/tilt kit]], build it using these [[wiki:v2:Assembling_pantilt_Mechanism|assembly instructions]], then [[wiki:v2:Run_the_Pantilt_Demo|run the pan/tilt demo]]. You can run the demo on Pixy2 by itself (without a microcontroller) or from your microcontroller (e.g. Arduino) so you can easily modify/extend the code. |
| Line 46: | Line 55: | ||
| * [[wiki:v2:Where_to_Get_Help|I still need help!]] | * [[wiki:v2:Where_to_Get_Help|I still need help!]] | ||
| - | If the above links don't solve your issue, or if you have questions or suggestions, please send them to <support@charmedlabs.com>. We also have a [[http://forum.pixycam.com|public forum]] where you can ask technical questions about the Pixy2 software or hardware, and learn what the Pixy community is up to. | + | If the above links don't solve your issue, or if you have questions or suggestions, please send them to <support@pixycam.com>. We also have a [[http://forum.pixycam.com|public forum]] where you can ask technical questions about the Pixy2 software or hardware, and learn what the Pixy community is up to. |
| Line 54: | Line 63: | ||
| One final thing - we need your help to tell people about Pixy2. Please take 15 seconds to [[https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?ie=UTF8&asin=B00IUYUA80|leave a product review]] on Amazon! It really helps our small business. | One final thing - we need your help to tell people about Pixy2. Please take 15 seconds to [[https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review?ie=UTF8&asin=B00IUYUA80|leave a product review]] on Amazon! It really helps our small business. | ||
| + | |||
| + | And one more thing! Please [[https://pixycam.com/mailing-list/|sign up for our mailing list]] so you don't miss out on the latest developments! | ||
| Thanks again for your support! | Thanks again for your support! | ||
wiki/v2/pixy_regular_quick_start.txt · Last modified: 2020/12/23 22:13 by jfrench
Page Tools
Except where otherwise noted, content on this wiki is licensed under the following license: CC Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International
