Pixy CMUcam5 Image Sensor

Do you wish to give your robot a pair of eyes? The Pixy CMUcam5 Image Sensor is here to make it happen. It's a smart vision sensor that allows you to quickly 'teach' your robot to find objects. This sensor saves your time by outputting only the object data you're interested in. It's highly flexible and can be used with your preferred microcontroller. You can directly connect it to Arduino using the included cable, and it fully supports Raspberry Pi and BeagleBone Black with the provided software libraries. It comes with mounting hardware for easy attachment to your robot. The best part is that its firmware, software, and hardware are all open - source, so you can customize it as you like. And there's free tech support on the CMUcam wiki! Specifications include a NXP LPC4330 processor at 204 MHz with dual - core, an Omnivision OV9715 image sensor (1/4', 1280x800), a 75 - degree horizontal and 47 - degree vertical lens field - of - view, and various other features like multiple data outputs. Documents such as the product wiki, Pixy github repository, firmware, and tutorial documents are available. It also includes downloads for PixyMon on MAC and Windows. The shipping list has one Pixy CMUcam5 image sensor, one FC - 10P cable, and one screw package.

Using the Pixy CMUcam5 Image Sensor is easy. First, connect it to your chosen microcontroller. If you're using an Arduino, use the included FC - 10P cable for a direct connection. For Raspberry Pi or BeagleBone Black, install the provided software libraries. To 'teach' your robot to find objects, access the sensor's functions through the appropriate interface. Remember to power it correctly, you can use either USB input (5V) or unregulated input (6V to 10V). When it comes to maintenance, keep it in a clean and dry place. Since it's an open - source device, you can update the firmware using the available files. If you run into any issues, check the product wiki on the CMUcam site for free tech support.