diff --git a/BaslerChangeParameter.py b/BaslerChangeParameter.py
index cdf9553cb412a6356f09dcfbc745e79abfd44330..b42cb7753b5f1f4eae6abb6ac4411d97b13f5a88 100644
--- a/BaslerChangeParameter.py
+++ b/BaslerChangeParameter.py
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ import os
#
# Max Number of cameras that should be used
-MAXCAMERASTOUSE = 2
+MAX_CAMERAS_TO_USE = 2
# Get the transport layer factory.
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ if len(devices) == 0:
raise pylon.RuntimeException("No camera present.")
# Create an array of instant cameras for the found devices and avoid exceeding a maximum number of devices. -> Output-> Pylon::CInstantCameraArray
-CAMERAS_ARRAY = pylon.InstantCameraArray(min(len(devices), MAXCAMERASTOUSE))
+CAMERAS_ARRAY = pylon.InstantCameraArray(min(len(devices), MAX_CAMERAS_TO_USE))
print(f'cameras: {CAMERAS_ARRAY}')
l = CAMERAS_ARRAY.GetSize()
@@ -33,7 +33,9 @@ l = CAMERAS_ARRAY.GetSize()
# Funktions:
#
+#
# List all connected / founded cameras:
+#
def listcams():
@@ -51,20 +53,20 @@ def listcams():
# list all the connected cameras at the system:
#
- # Print the model name of the camera.
+ # Print the serial number of the model of the camera. - by replacing .GetSerialNumber() with .GetModelName() outputs the Modelname
cam_ids = camera_instantz.GetDeviceInfo().GetSerialNumber()
print("Using device ", cam_ids)
- return cam_ids, camera_instantz
+ return cam_ids
# Open cameras:
def opencams():
'''
- open camera to read or write values
+ open camera to access camera and read or write values
'''
- CAMINSTANT.Open()
+ CAM_INSTANT.Open()
print(f'Cam open: {CAM_ID}', '\n')
# Close cameras:
@@ -74,11 +76,11 @@ def closecams():
'''
close camera after read or write values
'''
- CAMINSTANT.Close()
+ CAM_INSTANT.Close()
print(f'Cam close: {CAM_ID}', '\n')
-# read camera parameters to get an current overiew
+# read camera parameters to get an current overiew
def readcams():
"""
@@ -88,23 +90,23 @@ def readcams():
# Read Gain value in Camera:
print("Gain in (dB):")
# Gain value
- print(CAMINSTANT.Gain.GetValue(), "\n")
+ print(CAM_INSTANT.Gain.GetValue(), "\n")
# Read Trigger Delay value in Camera:
print("Delay in (microseconds):")
# TriggerDelay value
- print(CAMINSTANT.TriggerDelay.GetValue(), "\n")
+ print(CAM_INSTANT.TriggerDelay.GetValue(), "\n")
# Exposure parameter
- oldexposure = CAMINSTANT.ExposureTime.GetValue()
+ oldexposure = CAM_INSTANT.ExposureTime.GetValue()
print(f'exposure: {oldexposure}', "\n")
- oldfps = CAMINSTANT.AcquisitionFrameRate.GetValue()
+ oldfps = CAM_INSTANT.AcquisitionFrameRate.GetValue()
print(f'fps: {oldfps}')
# Gamma value:
print("Camera gamma value: ")
- print(CAMINSTANT.Gamma.GetValue(), "\n")
+ print(CAM_INSTANT.Gamma.GetValue(), "\n")
closecams()
@@ -123,14 +125,14 @@ def gaincam():
# Read Gain value in Camera:
print(" Gain in (dB):")
# Gain value
- print(CAMINSTANT.Gain.GetValue(), "\n")
+ print(CAM_INSTANT.Gain.GetValue(), "\n")
# Input new gain value
gainvalue = float(input("Please enter the new gain in (dB): "))
- CAMINSTANT.Gain.SetValue(gainvalue)
+ CAM_INSTANT.Gain.SetValue(gainvalue)
# Read Gain value in Camera:
print("New Gain in (dB):")
# Gain value
- print(CAMINSTANT.Gain.GetValue(), "\n")
+ print(CAM_INSTANT.Gain.GetValue(), "\n")
# gaincam()
@@ -144,17 +146,17 @@ def exposurecam():
changes the exposure time in microseconds (ms)
"""
- oldexposure = CAMINSTANT.ExposureTime.GetValue()
- print(f'old exposure: {oldexposure}')
+ old_exposure = CAM_INSTANT.ExposureTime.GetValue()
+ print(f'old exposure: {old_exposure}')
- newexposure = input("Please enter new exposure value (microseconds): ")
- newexposure = float(newexposure)
- CAMINSTANT.ExposureTime.SetValue(newexposure)
+ new_exposure = input("Please enter new exposure value (microseconds): ")
+ new_exposure = float(new_exposure)
+ CAM_INSTANT.ExposureTime.SetValue(new_exposure)
# Read new exosure value in Camera:
print("New exposure in (ms):")
# print new exposure value
- print(CAMINSTANT.ExposureTime.GetValue(), "\n")
+ print(CAM_INSTANT.ExposureTime.GetValue(), "\n")
# exposurecam()
@@ -169,29 +171,30 @@ def aquisationfps():
changes the fps (frame per seconds)
"""
- status = CAMINSTANT.AcquisitionFrameRateEnable.GetValue()
+ status = CAM_INSTANT.AcquisitionFrameRateEnable.GetValue()
print(f'fps enable? {status}')
statusenable = str(input("Do you want to change fps, (y/n)? "))
if statusenable.lower() == 'y':
- CAMINSTANT.AcquisitionFrameRateEnable.SetValue(True)
- oldfps = CAMINSTANT.AcquisitionFrameRate.GetValue()
+ CAM_INSTANT.AcquisitionFrameRateEnable.SetValue(True)
+ oldfps = CAM_INSTANT.AcquisitionFrameRate.GetValue()
print(f'Old fps: {oldfps}')
newfps = input("Choose your fps: ")
- CAMINSTANT.AcquisitionFrameRate.SetValue(float(newfps))
+ CAM_INSTANT.AcquisitionFrameRate.SetValue(float(newfps))
print(f"New fps is: {newfps}", '\n')
else:
print("disabled Aquisation Frame rate!")
- CAMINSTANT.AcquisitionFrameRateEnable.SetValue(False)
+ CAM_INSTANT.AcquisitionFrameRateEnable.SetValue(False)
# aquisationfps()
#
# Funktion for changing the trigger delay in microseconds (e.g. 2000 ms ):
+# For e.g. Useful for running 2 different cameras and a delay needs to be added due to using same trigger signal.
#
@@ -200,14 +203,14 @@ def triggerdelaycam():
changes the trigger delay in microseconds (ms)
"""
- print(f'trigger delay is: {CAMINSTANT.TriggerDelay.GetValue()}')
+ print(f'trigger delay is: {CAM_INSTANT.TriggerDelay.GetValue()}')
newtriggerdelay = input(
"Please enter new trigger delay in (microseconds): ")
- CAMINSTANT.TriggerDelay.SetValue(float(newtriggerdelay))
+ CAM_INSTANT.TriggerDelay.SetValue(float(newtriggerdelay))
- print(f'New trigger delay is: {CAMINSTANT.TriggerDelay.GetValue()}')
+ print(f'New trigger delay is: {CAM_INSTANT.TriggerDelay.GetValue()}')
# triggerdelaycam()
@@ -222,17 +225,17 @@ def freeruncam():
'''
# camera start free run mode: VIDEO 37:32
- CAMINSTANT.StartGrabbing(pylon.GrabStrategy_OneByOne)
+ CAM_INSTANT.StartGrabbing(pylon.GrabStrategy_OneByOne)
i = 0
print('Starting to acquire')
t0 = time.time()
- while CAMINSTANT.IsGrabbing():
- grab = CAMINSTANT.RetrieveResult(
+ while CAM_INSTANT.IsGrabbing():
+ grab = CAM_INSTANT.RetrieveResult(
100, pylon.TimeoutHandling_ThrowException)
if grab.GrabSucceeded():
i += 1
if i == 100:
- CAMINSTANT.StopGrabbing()
+ CAM_INSTANT.StopGrabbing()
break
print(f'Acquired {i} frames in {time.time()-t0:.0f} seconds')
@@ -241,5 +244,5 @@ def freeruncam():
# ---> ongoing, not yet in usage.
if __name__ == '__main__':
- CAM_ID, CAMINSTANT = listcams()
+ CAM_ID, CAM_INSTANT = listcams()
readcams()