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-====== Pixy2 and Pan-tilt Quick Start ======+====== Pixy2, Pixy2 LEGO and Pan-tilt Quick Start ======
  
-Thanks so much for supporting the CMUcam5 Pixy project!+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! 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... 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.  ​
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 ===== 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]]
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   * [[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 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.
  
  
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   * [[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.
  
  
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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 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 wait, 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!+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!
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