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Point Grey Research Grasshopper Technical Reference
1.4.1.
Laptop / Notebook Considerations
Some 1394 PCMCIA cards for laptop / notebook computers require a 4-pin cable. A 4-pin cable does not
provide power and will therefore not work with Point Grey cameras, which require a 6-pin connector (the
additional two pins provide power). For suggestions on how to provide power in these circumstances,
consult the following knowledge base article:
KB Article 93:
1.4.2.
Macintosh and Linux OS Support
Users wishing to operate their Point Grey camera on the Macintosh OS/X or Linux operating
systems should consult the following knowledge base articles:
Macintosh support:
Linux support:
1.5.
Controlling the Camera
The Grasshopper can be controlled by the following types of applications:
1.5.1.
FlyCap Demo Program
The FlyCap application is a generic streaming image viewer included with the FlyCapture
that can be used to test many of the capabilities of your compatible PGR IEEE-1394 camera. It
allows you to view a live video stream from the camera, save individual images or .avi movie
clips, adjust the various video formats, frame rates, properties and settings of the camera, and
access camera registers. It is an easy-to-use program that can be used to test many of the
capabilities of your PGR IEEE-1394 camera system. Consult the PGR FlyCapture User Manual
for more information.
1.5.2.
Custom Applications Built with the FlyCapture API
PGR FlyCapture includes a full Application Programming Interface that allows customers to
create custom applications to control Point Grey Imaging Products. The SDK provides a number
of sample programs and source code that is meant to help the advanced programmer get started
using the FlyCapture API. Examples range from simple console programs that demonstrate the
basic functionality of the API, such as PGRFlyCaptureTest, to more complex examples such as
the MFC application FlyCap.
1.5.3.
Third-Party Software Applications
The following k nowledge base article provides information on Point Grey IEEE-1394 camera
compatibility with third-party software development kits, applications, camera drivers, and
integrated development environments (IDEs):
KB Article 152:
Revised 26-Nov-10
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