Display Multiple Camera Views Through VGA Port on Compact Vision System

[BrandonGT]

Hello,

I am trying to display 3 firewire camera images through the VGA port on a Compact Vision System (1450). Just plugging in cameras and connecting the VGA cable, I can only get one camera view, and as far as I know there is no way to switch between them.

As I understand it, I can write a LabVIEW program to run on the CVS, that outputs whatever I want to the VGA port. Any advice on how to display video feeds from all 3 camera inputs to the VGA port, sort of like a security camera monitor? Thank you!

Brandon

[BrandonGT]

I have figured out how to do this by building my own VI. I don't know if there is a built-in way to do it, but it can be done effectively with a VI that combines the images together. If anyone ever needs any help/code just let me know.

Brandon

[BCho]

Hey Brandon,

Its good to see you would able to build a LabVIEW VI to accomplish the task at hand. Sounds like the code you build would be useful for other in a similar situation. If your up for it, you should create a ni.com/community page with your code. This particular routine would be a welcomed addition.

In terms of a build-in way to do this, unfortunately, there is not a built-in way to stream all three cameras to the VGA port. Might be a worth while product suggestion though.

[BrandonGT]

For anyone concerned, I have uploaded the code I used to the ni.com/community website. It can be found here.