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Software Download

To download the DevSuite software:

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:

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:


To resolve the issue, follow the instructions at USB Windows7 Driver User Guide

 

Please see our YouTube video on driver installation for more information

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

  • Application can't locate sensor data (.sdat) files.
    • Read the "Read-Me-First.doc" from the installation package to ensure that all required files have been installed.
    • Ensure that the installation package name is matched to the sensor.

  • Windows 7: the USB driver can't be found, or device not recognized.
    • 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. 
  • The Frame Rate is very low.
    • The amount of data being processed is quite significant for large display sizes, especially on larger sensors. Lower the size of the displayed image.
    • Ensure that the HW and SW requirements as defined previously are met.

  • DevWare does not display an image (after previously working) and it reports 0 fps (frames/second) while the dropped frame count is incrementing. 
    • You may have modified registers such that the application can't determine the image size. Reset the sensor registers or exit the application and unplug-and-plug the camera back in. 

Reporting Bugs

If you are having issues with any of the applications, please use the "Bug" icon on the menu bar to open "Bug Report" dialog from DevWare. Your system and sensor configuration information will be filled-in automatically.  Please enter information in to "Bug Description" and "How to reproduce the bug" fields, select the "Copy to Clipboard" button, and then paste that information into an Email and send to IMAGING_DEMO_BUGS@aptina.com.   If you are unable to open DevWare, please provide as much information to reproduce your issue and email IMAGING_DEMO_BUGS@aptina.com.

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