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- | ====== Pixy Quick Start ====== | + | ====== Pixy2, Pixy2 LEGO and Pan-tilt Quick Start ====== |
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+ | 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! | ||
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+ | 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! | ||
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+ | OK, let's get started... | ||
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+ | 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 Pixy ===== | + | ===== 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 Pixy 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]]... |
===== Hook up to your microcontroller ===== | ===== Hook up to your microcontroller ===== | ||
- | Your Pixy should now be locating and tracking the objects that you taught it. (hooray!) You're now ready to do something useful with Pixy, which usually involves connecting Pixy to your favorite microcontroller: | + | Your Pixy2 should now be locating and tracking the objects that you taught it. (hooray!) You're now ready to do something useful with Pixy2, which usually involves connecting Pixy2 to your favorite microcontroller: |
* [[wiki:v2:Hooking_up_Pixy_to_a_microcontroller_-28like_an_arduino-29|Arduino]] | * [[wiki:v2:Hooking_up_Pixy_to_a_microcontroller_-28like_an_arduino-29|Arduino]] | ||
* [[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:propeller|Propeller 1 Multicore]] | ||
* [[wiki:v2:Porting_Guide|Other controller]] | * [[wiki:v2:Porting_Guide|Other controller]] | ||
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===== 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 Pixy 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. |
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* [[wiki:v2:I_get_the_message_%22No_Pixy_devices_have_been_detected%22_in_PixyMon|I get the message "No Pixy devices have been detected" in PixyMon]] | * [[wiki:v2:I_get_the_message_%22No_Pixy_devices_have_been_detected%22_in_PixyMon|I get the message "No Pixy devices have been detected" in PixyMon]] | ||
- | * [[wiki:v2:I_don%27t_see_any_video_when_I_run_PixyMon|I don't see any video when I run PixyMon]] | + | * [[wiki:v2:Pixy_is_detecting_the_wrong_objects|Pixy2 is detecting the wrong objects]] |
- | * [[wiki:v2:Pixy_is_detecting_the_wrong_objects|Pixy is detecting the wrong objects]] | + | * [[wiki:v2:Pixy_isn-27t_detecting_the_objects_I_taught_it|Pixy2 isn't detecting the objects I taught it]] |
- | * [[wiki:v2:Pixy_isn-27t_detecting_the_objects_I_taught_it|Pixy isn't detecting the objects I taught it]] | + | * [[wiki:v2:My_Arduino_isn-27t_receiving_data_from_Pixy|My Arduino isn't receiving data from Pixy2]] |
- | * [[wiki:v2:My_arduino_isn-27t_receiving_data_from_Pixy|My Arduino isn't receiving data from Pixy]] | + | |
- | * [[wiki:v2:My_pantilt_is_acting_sort_of_crazy|My pan/tilt is acting sort of crazy]] | + | |
* [[wiki:v2:PixyMon_is_crashing%21|PixyMon is crashing!]] | * [[wiki:v2:PixyMon_is_crashing%21|PixyMon is crashing!]] | ||
- | * [[wiki:v2:The_image_in_PixyMon_is_out_of_focus|The image in PixyMon is out of focus]] | + | * [[wiki:v2:My_pantilt_is_acting_sort_of_crazy|My pan/tilt is acting sort of crazy]] |
+ | * [[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 Pixy 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. |
==== Digging deeper ==== | ==== Digging deeper ==== | ||
- | [[../../start|Click here for the wiki index]] - there's tons of info here, including pointers on [[wiki:v2:Mounting_Pixy|how to mount Pixy to your robot creation]], talking to your Pixy via the [[wiki:v2:Building_libpixyusb_as_a_Python_module_on_Linux|Python API]], and much much more. | + | [[wiki:v2:start|Click here for the wiki index]] - there's tons of info here, including pointers on [[wiki:v2:Mounting_Pixy|how to mount Pixy2 to your robot creation]], talking to your Pixy via the [[wiki:v2:Building_libpixyusb_as_a_Python_module_on_Linux|Python API]], and much much more. |
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+ | 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 Pixy. 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! |