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- Page 1 3D Sensing Family flexx2 | Getting Started Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents flexx2 Overview flexx2 Specifications Included with the Product 3.1. Operation Requirements Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except for conformance with IEC Installation 60825-1 Ed. 3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8, 2019 4.1. Windows 10 Compliant product labeling not affixed to the product due to size restrictions. -
Page 3: Flexx2 Overview
1. flexx2 Overview 2. flexx2 Specifications • The Flexx2 is a 3D imaging, Parameter Flexx2 Time-of-Flight (ToF) USB camera that can be used for Dimensions 72.1 mm x 19.2 mm x 10.2 mm experimentation, development, IRS2381 Infineon® REAL3™ 3D Image Sensor IC or as a component in an Time of Flight (ToF) Sensor based on pmd technology end-product 224 x 172 Depth Pixels Resolution • The Flexx2 has a USB3 38,000 Depth Points connection which is plugged Weight, without USB Cable into a Windows PC or an embedded Linux development Measurement range 0.1 – 4 m system such as a Raspberry Framerate Up to 60fps (3D frames); 9 pre-defined operation modes... -
Page 4: Included With The Product
3. Included with the Product 3.1. Operation Requirements 1. flexx2 USB3 3D Camera The camera development kit may be use under the following conditions: 2. One Meter USB3 Cord with USBC at one end for Flexx2, • The Flexx2 is intended for indoor use the other end USB-B for PC or Embedded Device • Connect this module to a compliant USB 3.0 port only. 3. Getting Started Guide • Do not use the Flexx2 in hot, cold, dusty or humid environment. • Keep the Flexx2 away from moisture. • Do not touch the lens with your hand or any sharp objects. • Use only a clean, dry, soft cloth for cleaning. 4. Installation Please use the software download at www.pmdtec.com/software to download the... -
Page 5: Windows 10
4.1. Windows 10 4.2. Linux • There are installers for installing software and drivers for the Flexx2 (libroyale-4.X.- Please extract the Linux package (will result in a “libroyayle-4.X.-LINUX-x86-64Bit” or “libroyale-3.X.-LINUX-x86-32Bit” folder). Then transfer the complete folder to your WINDOWS-x86-64Bit.exe and libroyale-4.X.-WINDOWS-x86-32Bit.exe). computer. • Please follow the instructions of the installation assistant. Choose “Weiter”/ ”Continue” on the first screen, then accept the license agreement on the second Make sure that you have proper permissions to the USB device. The installation screen (“Annehmen”/”Accept”). package contains a proper rules file which can be used. It is located in the /driver/udev directory. Make sure to read the README file for more details. • Make sure that the checkboxes for Desktop icon and install of the drivers on the third screen are checked. 5. API Documentation (Royale Documentation) • On the fourth screen you may change the installation path. • After successful installation you may The Royale software package provides a light-weight camera framework for Connect the Flexx2 to your PC via USB time-of-flight (ToF) cameras. While being tailored to pmd cameras, the framework enables partners and customers to evaluate and/or integrate 3D TOF technology on/in Open the device manager (on a console or in the Windows search type their target platform. This reduces time to first demo and time to market. „mmc devmgmt.msc“ and hit RETURN) The full html documentation can be found within the doc subfolder in the installation The Flexx2 should show up in the „PMD Devices“ section. For each connected path (Windows) or in the unpacked folder (Linux, Android, and Mac OS X). -
Page 6: Royale Viewer
6. Royale Viewer 7. Use Cases - Modes That Change the Range and Framerate Once the Flexx2 is attached to a free USB port, and the drivers are in place, you may start the Royale viewer application which gives you a first indication, if the Flexx2 The flexibility of Time-of-Flight is that it is not locked into one distance. Through the is working on your target system. The Royale viewer displays a 2D and a 3D use of Use Cases, a user can change the distance and framerate to dial in a mode that representation of the captured depth data. is best for their application. On a working system it takes one frame rate to change In an application, the user would use the C/C++ compatible Royale API. between modes, allowing a single ToF camera device to change from near range, far range, or in between within a single frame rate. Please refer to the separate RoyaleViewer.pdf for an explanation of the functionality. • The “5” modes (5 sub-frames) are better for short distances, or in the case where processor loading is a concern. The Mode 5 cases use about 30% less processing overhead than the Mode 9 Cases • The “9” modes (9 sub-frames have longer range and depth quality as they use two modulation frequencies... -
Page 7: Support
To change the camera range in the Royale Viewer, go to Tools->Use Case (FPS), Frequency Exposure Time Number of Phases Approximate Mode Name and select one of the modes on the following page. Pairs (uS) (including dark phase) Max Range* Use the „5“ modes for faster processing, lower distance MODE_5_15FPS 20Mhz 1040 3 Meters Video half MODE_5_30FPS 20Mhz Video 20Mhz MODE_5_45FPS 2.5 Meters MODE_5_60FPS 20Mhz 1 Meter Very Fast Acquisition Frequency... - Page 8 Technical information subject to change without notice. This document may also be changed without notice. February 2022 © pmdtechnologies ag All texts, pictures and other contents published in this instruction manual are subject to the copyright of pmd, Siegen unless otherwise noticed. No part of this publication may be reproduced or trans- mitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher pmd.
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