Firefly 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	Microsoft Visual Studio 2010, Visual Studio 2013, or Visual Studio 2015

Do you have all the parts you need?

To install your camera you need the following components:

• For USB3 cameras—USB3 cable (see Interface Cables)
• GPIO cable (see General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO))
• Lens (see Lens Mounting ) (type of lens mount is model dependent)
• Tripod adapter (optional) (see Mounting Your Firefly)
• Interface card (see Interface Card)

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 Firefly 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