Getting Started

This page shows how to set up the starter kit upon first unpacking to set it up and be able to acquire the first images.

Preparations

Make sure you have the following ready for access:

  • epc670 Starter Kit

  • Official Raspberry Pi 5 Power Supply (27 W USB-C)

  • μHDMI cable or HDMI cable + μHDMI adapter

  • Display/TV with HDMI input capability (not supplied)

Bring Up Device

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  1. Connect display/tv to epc670 starter kit using a μHDMI cable

    • Ensure display is powered

    • Ensure display has the right HDMI source selected

  2. Connect power supply to epc670 starter kit USB-C connector

  3. Wait for boot-up sequence to complete until TOFcam-670 GUI appears (approx. 20s)

  4. Watch the epc670 starter kits red status led light up.
    Enjoy the Distance video stream! GUI

Note

  • The default keyboard is set to US-layout

What’s Next

The starter kit provides several entry points to try out our sensor!

  • Learn about the GUI in the GUI Description

  • Update your packages to ensure you have the latest features in the Update Packages user guide

  • Get acquainted with the system in the System Description

  • Get acquainted with the hardware in the Hardware Description

  • Rapid development through Python: Refer to the epctofcam library Python API

  • Advanced application development: Look up the epctofcam library C++ API

Power Down

  1. Ensure all applications are closed

  2. Click “Logout…”

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  1. Click “Shutdown”

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  1. Wait until Raspberry Pi status LED is constant RED

  2. Unplug Power Supply

Note

The sequence above is recommended to shutdown safely. Unplugging the power supply at any time should not damage the device or corrupt the internal memory.

Credentials

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Warning

We strongly recommend change the password to a personalized one for security before connecting to the internet.
There is no way to recover a password. Re-flashing an image would be required to use the epc670 starter kit fully.

Note

The credentials will be needed for:

  • SSH login

  • SW update

  • Superuser access