FLIR Spinnaker support by Image Acquisition Toolbox

Spinnaker adaptor for Spinnaker supported cameras using Image Acquisition Toolbox
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Updated 23 Sep 2022

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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.
For MATLAB R2018b to R2020b, use the following links.
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.

Cite As

MathWorks Image Acquisition Toolbox Team (2024). FLIR Spinnaker support by Image Acquisition Toolbox (https://www.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/69202-flir-spinnaker-support-by-image-acquisition-toolbox), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .

MATLAB Release Compatibility
Created with R2022a
Compatible with R2018b to R2022a
Platform Compatibility
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FLIR Spinnaker support by Image Acquisition Toolbox

Version Published Release Notes
8.1

Changes in Spinnaker support starting MATLAB R2022b

8.0

Added support for MATLAB R2022a

7.3

Bug fixes and download links

7.2

Bug fixes

7.1

Adding hyperlinks to download Spinnaker SDK Version 2.4

7.0

1) Added support for Hardware triggering
2) Spinnaker SDK Version upgrade
3) Bug fixes

6.1

Bug fix

6.0

Added support for R2021a

5.1

Added support for MATLAB R2021a

5.0

Update for Spinnaker adaptor to work with MATLAB R2020b.

4.2

Added support for parallel computing workflows.

4.1

Update to resolve MLTBX corrupt file issue

4.0

Update for Spinnaker adaptor to work with MATLAB R2020a.

3.1

The issue with registering R2018b DLL fixed

3.0

Update for Spinnaker adaptor to work with MATLAB R2019b.

2.0

Update for Spinnaker adaptor to work with MATLAB R2019a

1.2

N/A

1.1

Installation instructions in the description have been updated.

1.0