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Have you used openmv and/or the Nicla Vision

scottiebabe — Thu, 15 Dec 2022 14:40:46 GMT

Openmv apparently adds a number of machine vision functions (like openCV) to micropython and includes a development IDE.

Source: https://docs.arduino.cc/tutorials/nicla-vision/blob-detection

Recording a video clip is apparently as simple as:

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Source: https://docs.openmv.io/library/omv.mjpeg.html

You can also setup a rtsp server:

Any ideas for the save the bees design challenge... lol

RE: Have you used openmv and/or the Nicla Vision

robogary — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:42:01 GMT

I'm investigating an upgrade a small Arduino robot I'm building from a PixyCam's blob detection for guidance , to use NiclaVision for object classification/detection for target tracking and guidance.

I've quickly read over https://docs.arduino.cc/tutorials/nicla-vision/getting-started/ and https://www.hackster.io/mjrobot/tinyml-made-easy-object-detection-with-nicla-vision-407ddd

I havent started yet, I'm still googling around for a a cookbook procedure or open source solutions as a starting place.

Additional recommendations anyone ?

Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

e14phil — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 12:55:31 GMT

I am excited to announce the Challengers of [mention:48a12b474a904fedba9cad2913dbe7be:6b577b8c04704e209d29b6772bf67243]

These challengers will be sent the Challenge Kit to the addresses on their applications!

The Kit

Chosen challengers will receive the Arduino Pro Nicla Vision board + MKR1310
The Kit

Save The Bees - Design Challenge - Challengers

Please join me in congratulating the challengers of the Save The Bees Challenge!

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RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

e14phil — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:34:46 GMT

Hello Folks, Jan Cumps is right, the way we try ship these kits is that we handle all the Customs information so that it should be seamless. Ive dropped danzima and Sean who is also working on this a message to sort this out for you. Lets have a look!

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

msimon — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 11:15:16 GMT

[quote userid="17018" url="~/challenges-projects/design-challenges/save-the-bees-design-challenge/f/forum/52335/save-the-bees-challenger-announcement/206658"]Better not provide customs with info on the values, or what type of shipment it is yourself. You may have it wrong and that can complicate further progress.[/quote]

Exactly, I send a from requested by UPS then today I had a phone call. They told me as the value is over 150 Euro, UPS cannot handle process. I should have my own custom agent then many other processes.

danzima do you have local distributor in Turkey? That may solve the problem. If not, I am thinking to buy Arduino MKR WAN.

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

aaryan2134 — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:16:39 GMT

Oh,ok. Thank you!

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

Jan Cumps — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:09:03 GMT

Yes, the e14 design challenge team has to deal with the communication with customs. They usually prepare all info , so that it gets cleared by default. But it's not a guarantee for flawless import.

Better not provide customs with info on the values, or what type of shipment it is yourself. You may have it wrong and that can complicate further progress.

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

aaryan2134 — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 17:03:04 GMT

Yeah. I am in touch with me for the past 2 weeks. They are saying they are working on it... So I was just looking to check if it could be looked up once
Thanks for the help!

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

vinayyn — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:21:06 GMT

you better contact customer support for any due documents are required to clear the customs

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

aaryan2134 — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:09:18 GMT

No that's not the issue. It is due to custom verification or something.

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

vinayyn — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 11:22:21 GMT

Check whether your adhar or other documents address are matching with the shipment address.

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

aaryan2134 — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 07:30:50 GMT

They asked for a letter asking about value and reason of import. So, I provided that to them as they were saying they can't proceed without that.
Yes I understand. I have also received multiple shipments from Element14 ( got one 2 days ago as well) and other places as well and never had an issue. May be some bad luck on this one. I was supposed to receive this on 21st Feb according to UPS :)

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

Gough Lui — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 07:22:21 GMT

What sort of letter do they want or need - I think you need to be more specific in order to get the right help. Are they concerned about the Country of Origin, or is it the Value of Goods, or is it something else entirely (e.g. Radio Regulations Conformance)?

Unfortunately, not living where you are, I can't really help you with your customs problems. UPS usually works on your behalf to bring things through customs, and element14 usually ships with paperwork indicating the contents and value. So rarely will they need anything else.

- Gough

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

aaryan2134 — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 07:18:40 GMT

Yes, I did. They have been saying they are working with customs for over 10 days now. They asked me to provide a letter and since then they have been saying this

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

Gough Lui — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 06:57:57 GMT

Have you tried contacting UPS in your country to know more about what is needed?

Otherwise danzima should be able to help

- Gough

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

aaryan2134 — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 06:47:43 GMT

My shipment has gotten a bit stuck with UPS and customs. I had contacted Danzima and e14phil last week but couldn't get a response. Could anyone please let me know whom I can contact for some guidance and help?
Thank you

Update: Received the kit today i.e. 20th March
Finally can get started with the project! 🙂
Thanks for all the help everyone and element14 team!

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

DAB — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 19:22:35 GMT

I look forward to some great builds.

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

robogary — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:12:12 GMT

Congrats. There are alot of challenger bees in this hive. Good Luck !

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

shantamcbain — Fri, 20 Jan 2023 05:06:38 GMT

Congratulation to all the participants. I look forward to see other projects and how we can collaborate on data management and anonymization.

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

Gough Lui — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:48:26 GMT

Definitely a surprise this morning to see my selection, despite proposing a relatively straightforward project (hopefully).

Hope to have some fun doing it ... (no bees will be harmed in the process).

- Gough

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

meera_hussien — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 21:33:25 GMT

Thanks for selecting me and congratulations to the other challengers.

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

amgalbu — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 20:02:24 GMT

Congratulations to all the participants

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

flyingbean — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 19:23:09 GMT

Congratulations to all the participants and all readers here.

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

dougw — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 19:06:18 GMT

Only a little? I must be losing my touch. ☺

RE: Save The Bees Challenger Announcement

ntewinkel — Tue, 17 Jan 2023 18:49:15 GMT

This is great! I'm looking forward to see what everyone creates 🙂