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Overview

Introduction​

VizionCTL is a cross-platform command-line tool for controlling and monitoring cameras. Two different tools are available: vizion-ctl, which imports the VizionSDK library and pyvizion-ctl, which imports the pyvizionsdk library.

vizion-ctl allows users to modify camera parameters, retrieve camera values and information, and update firmware through command-line instructions. Similarly, pyvizion-ctl enables camera modifications using command-line interface options.

Supported Platforms​

  • Windows 10/11
  • Ubuntu
  • NXP i.MX8MP
  • NXP i.MX8MM
  • NXP i.MX93
  • NXP i.MX95
  • Jetson Orin Nano (JetPack 6.x)
  • UP Squared Pro 7000

vizion-ctl Installation​

Windows-x64​

  1. Download VizionSDK for Windows from the VizionSDK Download Page.

  2. Run the installer:

    vizionsdk-{version}-win64.exe

  3. Default installation path:

    C:\Program Files\vizionsdk

  4. Start the vizion-ctl: Enter the command in the terminal to access the vizion-ctl tool

    vizion-ctl

Linux-x64​

Supported platforms​

  • General PCs
  • UP Squared Pro 7000

Offline Installation​

  1. Download the VizionSDK .deb package for Ubuntu from the VizionSDK .deb packages Download Page.
  2. Extract the SDK (no installation required): 
    tar -xf ./vizionsdk-{version}-linux64.tar.xz
  3. Install the .deb package: 
    sudo apt install ./vizionsdk-linux64.deb

    Installing the .deb package will automatically add the apt repository and signing key for future updates via the system package manager.

Online Installation​

  1. Add the repository and key: 
    sudo apt-get install wget gpg
    wget -qO- https://download.technexion.com/apt/technexion.asc | gpg --dearmor > packages.technexion.gpg
    sudo install -D -o root -g root -m 644 packages.technexion.gpg /etc/apt/keyrings/packages.technexion.gpg
    sudo sh -c 'echo "deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/packages.technexion.gpg] https://download.technexion.com/apt/vizionsdk/ stable main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/vizionsdk.list'
    sudo sh -c 'echo "deb [arch=amd64 signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/packages.technexion.gpg] https://download.technexion.com/apt/vizionviewer/ stable main" >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/vizionsdk.list'
  2. Update and install: 
    sudo apt update
    sudo apt install vizionsdk

Linux-ARM64​

Supported platforms​

  • NXP-iMX8MP
  • NXP-iMX8MM
  • NXP-iMX93
  • NXP-iMX95
  • NVIDIA-Jetpack6.x and later

Offline Installation​

  1. Download the VizionSDK .deb package for ARM from the VizionSDK .deb packages Download Page.
  2. Extract the SDK (no installation required): 
    tar -xf ./vizionsdk-{version}-linuxarm64.tar.xz
  3. Install the .deb package: 
    sudo apt install ./vizionsdk-linuxarm64.deb

    Installing the .deb package will automatically add the apt repository and signing key for future updates via the system package manager.

Online Installation​

Note for Jetpack users: The stable main version is different from the legacy stable version. Please use the following instructions.

  1. Add the repository and key: 
    sudo apt-get install wget gpg
    wget -qO- https://download.technexion.com/apt/technexion.asc | gpg --dearmor > packages.technexion.gpg
    sudo install -D -o root -g root -m 644 packages.technexion.gpg /etc/apt/keyrings/packages.technexion.gpg
    sudo sh -c 'echo "deb [arch=arm64 signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/packages.technexion.gpg] https://download.technexion.com/apt/vizionsdk/ stable main" > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/vizionsdk.list'
    sudo sh -c 'echo "deb [arch=arm64 signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/packages.technexion.gpg] https://download.technexion.com/apt/vizionviewer/ stable main" >> /etc/apt/sources.list.d/vizionsdk.list'
  2. Update and install: 
    sudo apt update
    sudo apt install vizionsdk

pyvizion-ctl Installation​

Windows (x64)​

  1. Download the wheel file from pyvizionsdk Download Page.
  2. Choose the file matching your Python version:
    pyvizionsdk-{version}-cp{python_version}-cp{python_version}-win_amd64.whl
  3. Open Command Prompt or PowerShell.
  4. Install with pip: 
    pip install pyvizionsdk-{version}-cp{python_version}-cp{python_version}-win_amd64.whl
  5. Or install directly from the website: 
    pip install pyvizionsdk --extra-index-url https://pypi.vizionsdk.com/root/pyvizionsdk/+simple/

Linux (x86_64)​

Supported platforms​

  • General PCs
  • UP Squared Pro 7000
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Please ensure that ~/.local/bin is included in your PATH environment variable.

  1. Download the wheel file from pyvizionsdk Download Page.
  2. Choose the file matching your Python version:
    pyvizionsdk-{version}-cp{python_version}-cp{python_version}-manylinux_2_31_x86_64.whl
  3. Open Terminal.
  4. Install with pip: 
    pip install pyvizionsdk-{version}-cp{python_version}-cp{python_version}-manylinux_2_31_x86_64.whl
  5. Or install directly from the website: 
    pip install pyvizionsdk --extra-index-url https://pypi.vizionsdk.com/root/pyvizionsdk/+simple/

Linux (aarch64)​

Supported platforms​

  • NXP-iMX8MP
  • NXP-iMX8MM
  • NXP-iMX93
  • NXP-iMX95
  • NVIDIA-Jetpack6.x and later
  1. Download the wheel file from pyvizionsdk Download Page.
  2. Choose the file matching your Python version:
    pyvizionsdk-{version}-cp{python_version}-cp{python_version}-manylinux_2_34_aarch64.whl
  3. Open Terminal.
  4. Install with pip: 
    pip install pyvizionsdk-{version}-cp{python_version}-cp{python_version}-manylinux_2_34_aarch64.whl
  5. Or install directly from the website: 
    pip install pyvizionsdk --extra-index-url https://pypi.vizionsdk.com/root/pyvizionsdk/+simple/