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Software Download
To download the DevSuite software:
- Go to http://www.aptina.com/support/Devsuite.jsp.
- Select the link for your sensor.
If your sensor is not listed, select the link for Generic Software.
- If you already have access, you will be able to download the software directly.
- If you don't have access, you will be routed to a form that allows you to request access. When filling out the form, please ensure that you enter the sensor part number in the "Your question or concern" box.
It will take approximately one business day to provide the Aptina account name and password. If you have not received a response in 48 hours please contact demokits@aptina.com.
- Note: Python 3.3.0 is required since DevSuite 4.5.7. If it is not installed, when DevWare is run you will be prompted to download and run the Python installer.
- You can also run the Python installer manually by following these steps:
- Download the Python installer via this link http://www.aptina.com/assets/downloadDocument.do?id=952
- When the "File Download" dialog appears, select "Open" to download the installer.
- When the "ZIP" dialog appears, double-click "python-3.3.0.msi"to run the installer.
- Follow the prompts to complete the installation of Python.
Installing DevSuite
- Uncompress the .zip file downloaded from the Web site and read the "Read-Me-First.doc" for information on the installation package.
- To install the Software, double-click the file install.bat and follow the instructions on your screen. If you have an earlier version of DevSuite on your computer, you will be prompted to uninstall it before proceeding with the new install.
- After installation has completed, please review the DevWareX USB Drivers User Guide.
- See the DevSuite Installation Package for more information on what is installed.
- Note that the following instructions mention the "Demo2X Board", but these instructions apply as well to the Demo3 Board.
Starting Up the Software – XP Systems
- Plug the kit into your computer using the USB cable provided. After a few seconds, your computer should detect new hardware and start the "Found New Hardware Wizard".
To complete the driver installation, follow the instructions in the USB XP Driver User Guide
Starting Up the Software – Windows7 Systems
- Plug the kit into your computer using the USB cable provided. After a few seconds, your computer should detect new hardware and attempt to download the appropriate USB driver from the Microsoft driver server, during which this dialog should appear:
- If the installation was successful, this dialog will appear:
- You are now ready to Launch DevWare
If the download fails (either due to a failed Internet connection or your system's Firewall settings, or incorrect firmware on the Aptina development kit baseboard), this dialog will appear:
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Please see our YouTube video on driver installation for more information
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Launching the DevWare Application
Go to the start menu, select "All Programs" then "Aptina Imaging" then "DevWare." The popup window shown in Figure 1 will display as DevWare probes for attached devices.
Figure 1: DevWare Popup – Searching for Attached Devices
After the software has found an attached device, the main DevWare window will appear with the dialog box shown in Figure 2; select the settings shown.
(Color/monochrome sensors will also need to have the color or monochrome box checked, as appropriate.) Click "Finish."
Figure 2: Startup Dialog
Note: This is the startup dialog for the MT9P111 sensor headboard. The startup for other headboards will be slightly different.
Figure 3: DevWare Main Screen
The installation is complete.
For assistance using DevWare, see the help files within the application. Users will also notice that tooltip" pop-ups" are available for many controls; simply pause the cursor over the control to read the tooltip.
Requirements
Hardware and software requirements for Aptina's development kit are detailed below.
Hardware Requirements
- Pentium III 450 MHz or higher (a faster processor will improve the displayed frame rate on the PC). Advanced noise reduction, sophisticated demosaic, and high dynamic range processing are very CPU-intensive.
- Available C: HDD space of at least 600Mb, even when installation will be to another drive.
- Available RAM at least sensor size times 40 bytes. For example 600MB available RAM for a 14MP sensor. Remember to account for RAM needed by the system and by other applications or memory-resident software when calculating total system RAM requirements.
- USB 2.0 host controller (an available USB 2.0 port)
- Graphics card and drivers capable of handling the images from the sensor. Some graphics cards or drivers will not display images much larger than about 8MP
Software Requirements
- Windows XP with a minimum of Service Pack 3
- The latest drivers for the USB 2.0 and/or USB 3.0 host controller
- Python 3.1.1 (refer to the instructions listed earlier in the "Software Download" section to manually download Python).
Trouble Shooting
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- On an XP-based OS, run the "Hardware Update Tool" to ensure the correct version of FW is installed; see "USB XP Driver User Guide" for details.
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Reporting Bugs
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Please download the "Demo Kit Quick-Start Guide" for detailed instructions on PC requirements, Software Installation instructions, and DevSuite Startup information.