Point Grey Grasshopper - Introduction

Point Grey Research Grasshopper Technical Reference
Table of Contents
Revised 26-Nov-10
Copyright (c) 2010 Point Grey Research Inc.
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents.....................................................................................3
List of Figures ..........................................................................................5
List of Tables............................................................................................5
1 Introduction......................................................................................6
1.1. Grasshopper Overview ...............................................................................6
1.1.1. Image Acquisition...........................................................................6
1.1.2. Image Processing ..........................................................................6
1.1.3. Camera and Device Control...........................................................7
1.1.4. Mechanics and Form Factor...........................................................7
1.2. Using This Manual......................................................................................7
1.3. Camera Specifications................................................................................8
1.3.1. Spectral Response.........................................................................9
1.3.2. Common CCD Artifacts................................................................10
1.3.3. Dual Tap Sensor Information........................................................10
1.4. System Requirements...............................................................................10
1.4.1. Laptop / Notebook Considerations ...............................................11
1.4.2. Macintosh and Linux OS Support.................................................11
1.5. Controlling the Camera.............................................................................11
1.5.1. FlyCap Demo Program ................................................................11
1.5.2. Custom Applications Built with the FlyCapture API.......................11
1.5.3. Third-Party Software Applications ................................................11
1.6. Camera Control Command Registers........................................................12
1.7. Handling Precautions and Camera Care ...................................................12
1.7.1. Case Temperature and Heat Dissipation......................................12
1.8. Camera Accessories.................................................................................13
2 Camera Physical Properties .........................................................14
2.1. Physical Description..................................................................................14
2.2. Camera Dimensions .................................................................................15
2.3. Lens Setup and Compatibility....................................................................15
2.4. Dust Protection.........................................................................................16
2.5. Mounting...................................................................................................16
2.5.1. Using the Case ............................................................................16
2.5.2. Using the Tripod Mounting Bracket...............................................16
2.6. Infrared Cut-Off Filters..............................................................................17
3 Camera Interface ...........................................................................18
3.1. IEEE-1394b Connector.............................................................................18
3.1.1. Daisy Chaining.............................................................................18
3.2. Cables......................................................................................................19
3.3. Host Adapter Card....................................................................................19
3.4. Camera Power..........................................................................................19
3.5. General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO).......................................................20