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Updated the webcam page for phones
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miriamsr committed Sep 18, 2024
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Introduction
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Game rules and in the Game Manual Part 1 have been modified to allow the
use of USB Video Class (UVC) Compatible Cameras for computer
vision-related tasks. Teams have the option of using an externally
connected camera instead of the Android smartphone’s built-in camera for
computer vision tasks.
The Competition Manual allows the use of USB Video Class (UVC) compatible
cameras for computer vision-related tasks. See rule R715 for the full details.
Teams who are using an Android smartphone as their ROBOT CONTROLLER have the
option of using an externally connected camera instead of the built-in camera
for computer vision tasks.

The advantage of using an external camera is that the camera can be
mounted in a location that is convenient for vision-related tasks while
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used for this task since its data transfer speed is not fast enough to
work with the USB-connected webcam.

Also note that rule c(iii) permits the use of a powered USB hub to make
this connection. If a team uses a powered USB hub, the power to operate
the USB hub can only come from either of the following sources:
Also note that the Competition Manual permits the use of a powered USB
hub to make this connection. See rule R617 for the full details. If a
team uses a powered USB hub, the power to operate the USB hub can only
come from either of the following sources:

1. An externally connected USB 5V Battery Pack.
1. An externally connected COTS USB Battery Pack in compliance with the
Competition Manual. See rule R602 for the full details.
2. The 5V DC Aux power port of a REV Robotics Expansion Hub (note that
this requires advanced skills to implement).

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configuring_servo/configuring-servo
configuring_color_sensor/configuring-color-sensor
configuring_digital_touch_sensor/configuring-digital-touch-sensor
configuring_uvc_camera/configuring-uvc-camera
configuring_external_webcam/configuring-external-webcam
configuring_uvc_camera/configuring-uvc-camera
configuring_dual_hubs/configuring-dual-hubs
managing_esd/managing-esd
saving_config/saving-config

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