Introduction#

pypylon is the official Python language binding for the Basler pylon C++ APIs.

It enables Python applications to control cameras from Basler's machine vision product portfolio and to acquire images from the camera.

Basler cameras can be used in a wide range of applications. Among many others, the following machine vision applications are common:

• Factory automation
• Robotics
• Scientific imaging
• Quality inspection
• AI pipelines

Software Stack#

Python Application
     ↓
pypylon (Python API)
     ↓
pylon SDKs (C++)
     ↓
GenTL and pylon Transport Layer
     ↓
Camera and Grabber Hardware

Understanding the layered architecture helps debug issues (driver, transport, or application level).