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UTNuclearRoboticsPublic / rviz_textured_sphere

A dynamic textured skysphere for RViz
BSD 3-Clause "New" or "Revised" License
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Is this also compatible to a lower-cost camera ?? #1

Open inmo-jang opened 5 years ago

inmo-jang commented 5 years ago

Hi, I am very interested in using this source code for my robotics research. I wonder if this source code is compatible with other Kodak cameras with lower prices such as Kodak PIXPRO SP360 Action Cam (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00MP0RCAY/ref=asc_df_B00MP0RCAY57110714/?tag=googshopuk-21&creative=22146&creativeASIN=B00MP0RCAY&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309924713643&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=4636733885196919922&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046455&hvtargid=pla-562965210168).

I assume that, in order to be used for the lower-cost camera, the source needs to be modified at least. I just wanted to know your opinion about how much and how difficult it would be.

For your information, actually I do not need to have the entire view, but only the front view is enough.

Many thanks, Inmo

Veix123 commented 5 years ago

Hi, the plugin itself is able to handle any ROS images, streamed from any camera you like. However, the output might not look as intended when the data on your image is not spherical.

The old SP360 does not support live stream and the device does not appear as V4L device. You could hack the wifi stream, which is actually meant for preview purposes, but the resolution of that stream will be low.

inmo-jang commented 5 years ago

Hi @Veix123. Thank you very much for your answer! Then, I think I will need to have the same one you have. Many thanks!