FLIR Spinnaker support by Image Acquisition Toolbox

Spinnaker adaptor for Spinnaker supported cameras using Image Acquisition Toolbox

This Spinnaker adaptor is supported for MATLAB® R2018b to R2022a only. Starting in R2022b, the recommended way to use FLIR Spinnaker supported cameras (such as Blackfly S) in MATLAB is with GenTL Support from Image Acquisition Toolbox. (This approach is also supported in releases earlier than R2022b.) For more information on using FLIR Spinnaker supported cameras with the GenTL adaptor, see the following article: How Can I use my FLIR Spinnaker SDK USB3 Vision or GigE Vision Camera with MATLAB?

This file exchange submission enables FLIR Spinnaker supported cameras to work with Image Acquisition Toolbox™. For MATLAB R2021a to R2022a, the Spinnaker adaptor is compatible with Spinnaker SDK Version 2.4 only. For MATLAB R2018b to R2020b, use Spinnaker SDK Version 1.15.

Follow these instructions to install the adaptor:

Step 1: Install the Spinnaker SDK.

a) Download and run the EXE file.

For MATLAB R2021a to R2022a, use the following links.

Full EXE: https://www.dropbox.com/s/my8dr24bg74j6do/SpinnakerSDK_FULL_2.4.0.144_x64.exe?dl=1

Web EXE: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4yim3wzy023ttms/SpinnakerSDK_WEB_2.4.0.144_x64.exe?dl=1

For MATLAB R2018b to R2020b, use the following links.

Full EXE: https://www.dropbox.com/s/zc86tl3l280g95v/SpinnakerSDK_FULL_1.15.0.63_x64.exe?dl=1

Web EXE: https://www.dropbox.com/s/grq96dts265ct8q/SpinnakerSDK_WEB_1.15.0.63_x64.exe?dl=1

b) Proceed with setup. In the Installation Profile, select the ‘Camera Evaluation’ option.

c) Complete the installation process.

Step 2: Download the Spinnaker adaptor as MATLAB Toolbox (recommended) or as a ZIP file from the Download dropdown.

To install the adaptor as a Toolbox:

a) Download the Toolbox. This downloads an MLTBX file.

b) Drag and drop the MLTBX file into the MATLAB Command Window. This automatically opens the file and completes the installation.

To install the adaptor from a ZIP file:

a) Download the ZIP file.

b) Unzip the file to a desired location.

Step 3: Register the Spinnaker adaptor in MATLAB.

a) Restart MATLAB if you have a session open.

b) If you previously registered an adaptor, unregister it using imaqregister.

c) Register the latest adaptor using imaqregister. (Refer to the readme.m file for instructions and an example.)

Notes:

1. For MATLAB R2021a to R2022a, this adaptor is only compatible with Spinnaker SDK Version 2.4.

2. For MATLAB R2018b to R2020b, this adaptor is only compatible with Spinnaker SDK Version 1.15.

3. Device-specific properties are supported starting R2019b.

4. Hardware triggering is supported starting R2021a.