Robot Vision Made Easier (Works with LEGO Robotics)
Pixy2 is smaller, faster, and more capable than the original Pixy. Like its predecessor, Pixy2 can learn to detect objects that you teach it, just by pressing a button. Additionally, Pixy2 has new algorithms that detect and track lines for use with line-following robots. The new algorithms can detect intersections and “road signs” as well. The road signs can tell your robot what to do, such as turn left, turn right, slow down, etc. And Pixy2 does all of this at 60 frames-per-second, so your robot can be fast, too.
*To use Pixy2 with LEGO please see the info at bottom of the page
Specifications:
- Lens type: Standard M12
- Processor: NXP LPC4330, 204 MHz, dual-core
- Image sensor: Aptina MT9M114, 1296×976 resolution with integrated image flow processor
- Lens field-of-view: 60 degrees horizontal, 40 degrees vertical
- Power consumption: 140 mA typical
- Power input: USB input (5V) or unregulated input (6V to 10V)
- RAM: 264K bytes
- Flash: 2M bytes
- Available data outputs: UART serial, SPI, I2C, USB, digital, analog
- Dimensions: 1.5” x 1.65” x 0.6”
- Weight: 10 grams
- The integrated light source, approximately 20 lumens
Connect directly to Arduino or Raspberry Pi
No need to futz around with tiny wires — Pixy2 comes with a special cable to plug directly into an Arduino and a USB cable to plug into a Raspberry Pi, so you can get started quickly. No Arduino or Raspberry Pi? No problem! Pixy2 has several interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, and USB) and simple communications, so you get your chosen controller talking to Pixy2 in short order.
Simplify your programming
To get you up and running as fast as possible, we offer software libraries for Arduino and Raspberry Pi. Pixy2 makes your programs simpler by only sending the data you’re looking for. For example, if you teach Pixy2 a purple object, you will only receive data (X-Y coordinates, size, and unique ID) about the purple objects that Pixy2 detects.
Pixy2 Wiki Documentation + Links
Pixy2 with LEGO
- Using regular Pixy2 with LEGO guide:
https://docs.pixycam.com/wiki/doku.php?id=wiki:v2:can_i_use_my_regular_pixy_with_lego_mindstorms
- Making your own LEGO cable:
https://docs.pixycam.com/wiki/doku.php?id=wiki:v2:diy_lego_cable - Once you have it set up for LEGO, using step 1, then you can use this guide:
https://docs.pixycam.com/wiki/doku.php?id=wiki:v2:pixy_lego_quick_start - Pixy2 LEGO wiki, with lots more info and resources:
https://docs.pixycam.com/wiki/doku.php?id=wiki:v2:lego_wiki - (Optional) You can also make a compatible cable from a normal RJ12, but requires more effort. See the guide below.
https://www.philohome.com/nxtplug/nxtplug.htm
Packing List:
- 1x Pixy 2 CMUcam5 Image Sensor x1
- 1x FC-10P to FC-6P Cable x1
- 1x Screw Package x1
- *Does NOT include the LEGO cable. Info on making one above.
