How to Teach Pixy2 Recognize Objects?
- When you’re diving into using Pixy2 for learning, keep in mind that the best objects to use are those with clear colors like yellow, pink, red, and blue.
- Avoid the black, white, or gray items as they aren’t great for the learning process.
- So, how do you get started? First, plug in Pixy2 and watch for the LED to blink and then switch off.
- Once it’s off, just press and hold the button until you see a color cycling through, and let go when it turns red—that’s your cue to start the learning mode.
- The cool thing about this red mode is that it can learn any colored object, not just red.
- So, get ready to experiment with all kinds of colors!.
What are LED recognition modes?
- So, here’s the deal with those three-color LEDs: the brighter they shine, the better they are at recognizing whatever you’re pointing them at—when they start to dim, it’s a sign that recognition isn’t going so well.
- To kick off the learning process, all you need to do is give a button a quick click, just like clicking a mouse.
- In this state, the device will spot and show the object as you move closer.
- It’s important to note that the different color modes are just there to help you tell the options apart; they don’t actually reflect the color of the object itself.
- You’ve got a total of seven different modes to play with, and remember, the LED color doesn’t have anything to do with what you’re trying to recognize!.
What are the basics of color learning modes?
- In this video, we’re diving into the different types of colors based on the seven primary shades: red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, and purple.
- You can easily distinguish these colors by assigning them to specific modes; for instance, red is mode one and yellow is mode two.
- If you accidentally select the wrong mode, no worries! Just hold the button down for a bit and then press it again to choose the right mode.
- A quick tip: be careful when using the Pixy2 tool in various lighting conditions since this can really affect how colors are recognized because of white balance.
- Lastly, you can set the white balance either automatically or manually using a piece of white A4 paper to make sure you get accurate color recognition..
How to Master Object Recognition with Pixy2?
- Hey there! To get the most out of your Pixy2, start by adjusting the white balance.
- Simply press and hold the button; if you hold it long enough, it’ll start with white, and a quick release will make it blink.
- Next, grab something white, like a sheet of A4 paper, and click the button to set that perfect white balance for your environment.
- Now, if you want to teach Piximon some objects, just fire up the device, go to the ‘Action’ menu, and pick ‘Signature’ for objects 1 to 7.
- Position your object in front and use the mouse to set the range to finish up the learning.
- Once that’s done, the camera will recognize the object as it moves.
- If it feels a bit off, no worries! Just click the gear icon in PixyMon to dive into the ‘Tuning’ tab for your selected signature, and tweak the recognition sensitivity by adjusting the range value as needed..