Blackfly S Installation

Preparing for Installation

What system configuration is recommended?

 
  Operating
System
CPU RAM Ports Software to run and
compile example code
Recommended System Configuration Windows or Linux (32- or 64-bit) Intel i5 or greater 4 GB USB3 host controller or GigE network adapter Microsoft Visual Studio 2010,
Visual Studio 2013, or
Visual Studio 2015
Note: Refer to Recommended USB 3.1 System Components for information on building a USB3 system.

Do you have all the parts you need?

To install your camera you need the following components:

Teledyne FLIR sells a number of the additional parts required for installation. To purchase, visit the Accessories page.

Have you visited the Teledyne FLIR website?

A downloads account is required to download software and firmware.

  1. Go to www.flir.com/account.
  2. Enter your email address and click Continue.
  3. Complete the Create an account form and click Continue.
  4. You will receive an email with a link to activate your account.
  5. Once activated, you can login using the credentials you've created.

The Blackfly S Board-level resources page has many resources to help you operate your camera effectively, including:

  • Spinnaker® SDK software, including drivers (login required)
  • Firmware updates and release notes (login required)
  • Dimensional drawings and CAD models
  • Documentation