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I'd like to use the 160x120 resolution in my project running ARC (the latest version) for Windows on a Windows 10 Surface Pro 2 but I get the following error:
11/3/2018 11:37:43 AM - Error Camera.SetCaptureImage: AForge.Imaging.UnsupportedImageFormatException: Source pixel format is not supported by the filter. at AForge.Imaging.Filters.BaseTransformationFilter.CheckSourceFormat(PixelFormat pixelFormat) at AForge.Imaging.Filters.BaseTransformationFilter.Apply(BitmapData imageData) at AForge.Imaging.Filters.BaseTransformationFilter.Apply(Bitmap image) at EZ_B.Camera.eihiq5ToKN(Object )
It runs at 320x240 okay but uses a lot of CPU and the image tends to hang or stutter and falls behind when face tracking. Anyone else have issues with the surface pro? The exact same builder file works fine on my laptop (with Windows 7).
Thanks
So....yeah, this is embarrassing but I think I have my problem solved; knock on wood. I put the EZB in client mode and gave it a dedicated router but it still had disconnect problems (at least I know how to do that now). I moved the sculpture all over the house but had interference everywhere it went; almost like the interference was coming from the sculpture itself. Hmmmm.........
Yup. Even though I had turned off the wifi on all the cell phones and the face-tablet, it had turned back on, every one of them. So I put all the devices into airplane mode (which I think I did last year when I had no issues) and it ran for over 24 hours without disconnecting. That is, until I put it back into AP mode. I'm running another test tonight; really for the entire week I hope.
However; I don't like the look of the Surface Pro 2 on the outside of the pedestal so I've installed it inside the pedestal access panel. Will the wifi signal have a hard time penetrating the 3/4 inch MDF of the pedestal with a few coats of paint? It's been running like this okay so far but it's only been a few hours.
Nice going. Good catch on the cellphones Interference. Who would have thought?
You should be ok with the signal going through the plywood. Especially since the computer is so close to the ezb.
If these phones connect to the same wifi router, there should not be much of an issue. Of course, if they connect to something else (or try to) while the ezb is in AP mode, then I can see that being very unhelpful. But even then, if they are connected to a wifi AP thats on a diffferent channel than the EZb (ideally seperated by several channels), it shouldnt cause too much problems
It could be worth checking your wifi environment with an app like this: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.farproc.wifi.analyzer&hl=en
Wood is no problem, its essentially transparent to wifi signals. High density materials like stone bricks, certain types of glass, water and obviously metals do absorb 2.4 GHz signals.
FWIW, other frequent sources of 2.4 GHz interference:
Microwave ovens 2.4GHz cordless phones, DSSS and FHSS Fluorescent bulbs 2.4GHz video cameras Elevator motors Cauterizing devices Plasma cutters Bluetooth radios Nearby 802.11, 802.11b or 802.11g WLANs Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs)
And to add to that list from own experience: floor heating and baby monitors
Well fellas, not great news. It disconnected last night. Same camera error.
I've been racking my brain trying to figure out what has changed since it worked a year ago.
Our wireless internet (thanks for this one, vertigo) is a little faster, but not by much.
Our home appliances are a year older; including the micro and keurig.
Lastly, it used to run on a Windows 7 computer on an earlier release of Builder. Luckily I saved the install file for that release and I still have the Windows 7 machine. I'll check that out.
*I also went ahead and ordered another camera/EZB combo. If nothing else, so I can check that off the list.
I have a few days off for Thanksgiving. It's time to completely disassemble (sorry Johnny 5) and start from scratch.
Thanks for the link, vertigo. I'll have a look at that tonight.
I think maybe I did change the bulbs in the house to one of the newer technologies but I can't remember which; halogen maybe?
If I end up having to hard-wire, will it be an issue splitting the single USB port on the Surface Pro for the EZB and camera?
USB Splitters are your best friend
amazon usb splitter
Aaron
Hey 56, thanks for the link. I've thought about using a hub but I think it would need to be externally powered. I think the issue will be, and I haven't looked at it that hard yet, will be assigning comm ports.
@vertigo That wifi analyzer is very cool! I discovered a lot about what's happening inside my own home. For one, the EZB signal varies quite a bit; from 40 to about 60 dBm. And I had it on channel 6, which in my environment, wasn't the best choice. I have the EZB back in AP mode and am testing some new settings. I changed it from channel 6 to channel 11 (the house router is on channel 1) and I changed the IP address so it didn't exactly match that of my home router. It ran all night and I'm anxious to get home today and see if it's still running.