Pixy2 CMUcam5 Image Sensor Robot Vision

Pixy 2 is smaller, faster, and more powerful than the version 1 Pixy camera. Like its predecessor, Pixy2 can learn to recognize objects that you teach it simply by pressing a button. In addition, Pixy2 features new algorithms that can recognize and track lines for use with line-following robots. The new algorithms can also identify intersections and "traffic signs." The street signs can tell your robot what to do, e.g. turn left, right, slow down, etc. Pixy2 processes 60 images per second, thus enabling smooth operation with the robot. With the Pixy2 Cam, you don't have to deal with wiring work, as the Pixy2 comes with a special cable that can be directly connected to an Arduino UNO via the ISP port. Connection to a Raspberry Pi is easy via the included USB cable. If you want to connect the Pixy2 Cam to another microcontroller or PC, this is also possible as the camera has several communication interfaces for SPI, I2C, UART, and USB.

For you to get the Pixy camera up and running quickly, there are already completed software libraries for Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Pixy2 makes programming easier by only sending the data that you want to evaluate. If you want to capture a purple object with Pixy2, for example, you can teach the Pixy to send you only data (X-Y coordinates, size, and unique ID) about these purple objects.

Features Pixy2 CMUcam5 :

• Easy operation and good documentation
• Pixy2 recognizes lines, intersections, and small barcodes intended for robots to follow a line
• Improved frame rate of 60 frames per second
• Color-based object recognition has been expanded by nine tracking algorithms
• Improved and simplified libraries for Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and other controllers
• Integrated light source

Documentation Pixy2 Camera:

• Pixy2 Wiki
• PixyMon v2 Software (Windows, Mac, Linux, Arduino)
• Pixy Project Examples

Technical Details:

• Processor: NXP LPC4330, 204 MHz, Dual Core
• Image sensor: Aptina MT9M114, 1296×976 resolution with integrated image flow processor
• Field of view of the lens: 60 degrees horizontal, 40 degrees vertical
• Integrated light source: about 20Lumen
• Power consumption: 140mA typical
• Power supply: USB input (5V) or unregulated input (6V to 10V DC)
• RAM: 264KBytes
• Flash: 2MBytes
• Available interfaces: UART serial, SPI, I2C, USB, Digital, Analog
• Dimensions: 38.1 x 41.9 x 15.2mm
• Weight: 10g

Package Contents:

• 1x Pixy2 CMUcam5 Image Sensor Robot Vision
• 1x Pixy2 IO to Arduino ISP Cable (FC-10P to FC-6P)
• 1x Micro USB Cable
• 1x Screws / Mounting Material