Help with Axis Cameras

[Ari423]

Originally Posted by Ty Tremblay

Honestly, I would highly suggest using a USB webcam.

Here are a few steps to get you in the right direction:
http://wpilib.screenstepslive.com/s/...ifecam-hd-3000

The problem with USB webcams is they use a lot of processing time on the RoboRIO. This could be fine if you are doing low quality video, but the higher quality you want, the more processor time you are taking away from other tasks. Granted the RoboRIO is a beast and probably can handle the load, but it's nice to keep your main processor doing as little excess as possible.

Axis cameras, though they are expensive, are typically the better choice imo. FRC gives a tool to set them up that should be relatively self-explanatory. I believe it is either in C:/Program Files or C:/Program Files/National Instruments/Labview 2014/projects if my memory serves me correctly.