pylon Supplementary Package for blaze#
Overview#
The pylon Supplementary Package for blaze provides the following:
- GenICam GenTL-compliant GenTL producer for seamless integration with the pylon Software Suite
- C++, .NET, and Python programming interfaces for flexible development
- Sample programs demonstrating best practices
- Advanced features and optimization tools for ToF imaging
Supported Cameras#
The pylon Supplementary Package for blaze supports all Basler blaze 3D time-of-flight cameras.
For detailed specifications and model information, see the Basler blaze topics.
Installation Requirements#
- pylon Software Suite version 6.2 or above
- Operating Systems:
- Windows 10, Windows 11
- Linux x86_64 (Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04, 22.04, or other distributions)
- Linux ARM
- Development Environments:
- Visual Studio 2019 or above (C++, .NET)
- CMake 3.3 or above (C++)
- Python 3.6 or above (Python)
Getting Started#
- Install the pylon Software Suite, which is available for download on the Basler download page.
- Install the pylon Supplementary Package for blaze.
- Follow the Getting Started instructions in the programmer's guide to learn the basics.
- Explore the sample programs in the programmer's guide.
Programmer's Guide#
The pylon Supplementary Package for blaze Programmer's Guide provides comprehensive documentation and examples:
- Getting Started: Introduction and tools overview
- C++ Programmer's Guide: C++ API and programming samples
- .NET Programmer's Guide: .NET API and examples
- Python Programmer's Guide: Python API and sample code
- Samples: Sample program overview and locations
- Troubleshooting: Problem solving and FAQs
- Third-Party Drivers, Libraries, and Samples: Integration with OpenCV, PCL, and other libraries
Key Features#
Time-of-Flight Imaging#
Access detailed 3D depth information with high accuracy and temporal resolution using advanced ToF technology.
Multi-Platform Development#
Develop applications on Windows and Linux with the same API, ensuring portability and consistency.
Language Support#
- C++ for high-performance 3D vision applications
- .NET for Windows-based GUI applications
- Python for rapid prototyping and data analysis
Third-Party Library Integration#
Seamlessly integrate with popular libraries:
- OpenCV: Image processing and computer vision
- PCL (Point Cloud Library): 3D point cloud processing
- NumPy: Numerical computing (Python)
Comprehensive Samples#
Access sample programs demonstrating the following:
- Camera initialization and configuration
- 3D data acquisition and processing
- Confidence and error handling
- Integration with visualization tools
Tools#
The pylon Supplementary Package for blaze works with these pylon tools:
- pylon 3D Viewer: View 3D point clouds and camera data in real-time.
- pylon IP Configurator: Configure network settings.
System Requirements#
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| pylon Software Suite | Version 8.1 or above |
| Windows | Windows 10 or 11 |
| Linux | x86_64 (Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04, 22.04, or other distributions) or ARM |
| C++ | Visual Studio 2019 or above |
| CMake | Version 3.3 or above |
| Python | Version 3.6 or above |
Documentation#
Support#
For additional information and support, contact Basler support.