It’s been a while since you’ve asked for a more robust USB camera connector for embedded integration. Here it comes – all C3 USB cameras with M12/M12L lens mounts can now be assembled with a locking JST-GL connector. A newly developed USB ISP board mates with all current C3 image sensor boards and can be […]
Read MoreIMX462 in C3 family – details
We’re expanding the Kurokesu camera family with new models built around the Sony IMX462 image sensor – a standout performer in low-light and near-infrared environments. Designed for starlight-level sensitivity, this sensor offers exceptional performance in dim scenes. Sensor specifications The Sony IMX462 is a 1/2.8″ CMOS sensor optimized for low-light imaging, featuring high sensitivity, low […]
Read MoreNew global shutter cameras in C3 family
Meet the latest addition to our C3 camera family – the C3-234 and C3-234-M12. Equipped with the AR0234 global shutter image sensor, these new cameras provide sharp, motion-blur-free images, enhancing your capability to tackle high-demand applications effectively. Precision Imaging for Specialized Needs The C3-234 series is designed to meet the exacting demands of industrial automation, […]
Read MoreIntroducing the C3-4K USB Camera
C3 Camera is designed for versatility, tailored to meet the demands of industrial and robotics applications, the scientific community, computer vision professionals, and enthusiasts. This new C3-4K camera platform is equipped with the 8-megapixel IMX415 image sensor, ensuring detailed and crisp images. The advanced chipset allows for even more customizations. Our camera is a versatile […]
Read MoreWebRTC video streaming
WebRTC is a modern way to make web browser based real-time applications. And I recently found out that this awesome library supports Kurokesu C1 camera in 1080p resolution. It will take few minutes to test provided example scripts. Open webrtc samples in your browser and click “getUserMedia with resolution constraints” to get started. Click desired […]
Read MoreDumb thermometer gets digital output
Some time ago I purchased 4 channel thermometer. Soon after tried few optical character recognition (OCR) techniques on 7 segment symbols including pytesseract, they worked but I was not happy with results. Few days ago pyimagesearch published article detailing his approach. So I pushed it a bit forward and made solution more robust. Also added […]
Read MoreLong range license plate recognition
Automatic license/number plate recognition (ALPR / ANPR) is a specialized kind of optical character (OCR). Target applications might include automatic car parking control, electronic toll collection, neighborhood watch, vehicle tracking and such. Concerns about these systems have centered on privacy fears of government tracking citizens’ movements. Critics have described it as a form of mass […]
Read MoreKurokesu C1 camera firmware upgrade
Good news everyone! Friends from Sonix made custom firmware for Kurokesu C1 camera. Now camera has wider manual white balance adjustment range (9300K instead of 6500K). Also frame rate is now flexible and camera can adapt to lower light automatically. Unfortunately camera firmware can’t be upgraded remotely, if you have purchased camera before this date […]
Read MoreDIY PCB inspection microscope
Despite how good microscope you have, stand is still very important part of final assembly. And while there are many commercial ones made of cast iron, they might cost more than a microscope head itself. I decided to make stand from wildly available material laying around – it’s MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard). Advantages – stable […]
Read MoreOpenCV USB camera widget in PyQT
Both tools OpenCV and PyQT are incredibly useful. One in combination with Qt Designer gives rapid GUI building possibility. Another is used for visual image/video analysis. There was one drawback – very little documentation how to use them into one piece of code. All in the past now! To be short – sample program I […]
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