Axis 206 Web Camera no longer in production

[Ragnarokae]

Our team went to order another web camera (Axis 206) and we were informed that the Axis 206 is being replaced by a newer model (Axis 0302004 M1011 Camera; details at http://www.amazon.com/Axis-0302-004-.../ref=de_a_smtd). Is it ok to purchase and use this newer model?

[cdennisxlx2]

I would assume that you could get the camera to work with the CRIO. As for it being legal for the FRC season I would say that we would have to wait for the updated manual to come out, and when the season starts it may be a good question for the FRC help forums.

[Billfred]

Originally Posted by Ragnarokae

Our team went to order another web camera (Axis 206) and we were informed that the Axis 206 is being replaced by a newer model (Axis 0302004 M1011 Camera; details at http://www.amazon.com/Axis-0302-004-.../ref=de_a_smtd). Is it ok to purchase and use this newer model?

Can you buy it? Sure.

Can it be used with the 2009 electronics? I'm not qualified to answer--perhaps someone more involved with the camera can answer.

Can you use it on your 2010 robot? We don't know yet, and won't until Kickoff whether it will be legal, feasible, or wise to use for next season.

If you're cool with experimenting with the camera at the risk of being out $200 on something that turns out to be illegal or useless next year, that's your team's choice. Only a few CDers know how that will pan out--and if you ask them, they'll probably start talking about bananas or clownfish.

[Jared341]

According to Bill's Blog, rookie teams will get an Axis 206 camera in the 2010 KoP while veterans will be expected to re-use theirs.

EDIT: Also, I looked on the Axis site and I would think that the Axis 207 would actually be the closest replacement (it is essentially a 206 with MPEG4 support, but it still supports the MJPEGs used by the 206).

[Akash Rastogi]

I'm sure BB will have more updates as the season gets closer about acceptable cameras. I hope we're not mandated to use an Axis product (it is a great product though).