Labview GUI
 

has anyone tried the labview gui for the camera. I got it to work a couple of times, but it really struggles when it starts up. Pretty much everytime I start it does not recognize the camera.

So far i have...

-loaded it up in hyperterminal(all settings are correct)
-tried the java gui(works fine)
-set the labview gui to com 3, and manually typed in the firmware version(made it work both times)

but now it doesnt work. any ideas?

Re: Labview GUI
 

the serial port on the camera is somewhat noise sensitive. i found that the first reset command sent to the camera is not always understood. so the software stops with an error message.
i modified one of the vi's to allow a retry after a failed reset. i now startup correctly every time.
this changed vi is "CMUcam2.vi". i inserted a while loop into the "reset camera" case structure.
if you are interested, i could send a copy of this vi by email (since i don't know how to attach a file to this forum).

jerry w

Re: Labview GUI
 

the USB->RS-232 converters aren't that great. if you're using one you might want to try a computer which has a real rs-232 port.

also, i agree that the camera has a touchy serial port since it runs at such a high baud rate. try using a short serial cable, or a serial cable with a grounded shield.

personally i just used the black serial cable from the KOP and a serial port out the back of my good old IBM laptop.

I'll be happy to answer any other questions you might have.

-Q

Re: Labview GUI
 

yeah i would really apreciate that. I tried to add the loop myself but i was unable to get it to work because im not very familiar with labview. :D .

My email is sk8brder343@gmail.com