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New firmware for C1 CMOS cameras doubles FPS

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The world of virtual reality (VR) has been abuzz with excitement in recent months, and one of the most swashbuckling segments of the industry has been VR pirate games. From the high seas of the Caribbean to the sun-scorched waters of the Indian Ocean, VR pirate games have been transporting players to a world of buccaneer adventure and brazen plunder.

So what does the future hold for VR pirate games? With the latest updates and developments, it's clear that the industry is heading towards even more immersive, interactive, and social experiences.

Whether you're a seasoned pirate or just setting sail on your first VR adventure, there's never been a better time to hoist the Jolly Roger and set course for the high seas. Fair winds and following seas!

Another area where VR pirate games are seeing significant updates is in sea battles. Developers are working to create more realistic and immersive combat encounters, with features like destructible environments, dynamic weather effects, and more. vr pirate upd

In games like "Sea of Thieves: VR," players can now engage in epic sea battles with other pirate crews, using cannons, muskets, and even swashbuckling swordplay to outmaneuver their foes. But with the latest updates, these battles are becoming even more intense and realistic, with waves crashing against the ship's hull and cannons blazing with fiery effect.

As VR technology continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more realistic sea battles, more detailed ship customization, and more expansive island environments to explore. And with the rise of social features and multiplayer, VR pirate games are becoming more about community and shared experience than ever before.

But what's new on the horizon for VR pirate enthusiasts? Let's dive into some of the latest updates and developments that are set to take the VR pirate experience to the next level. The world of virtual reality (VR) has been

But it's not just about the gameplay â€“ developers are also creating social spaces where players can hang out, share stories, and show off their loot. Imagine stepping into a virtual tavern, surrounded by other pirates, and swapping tales of your adventures on the high seas.

Finally, VR pirate games are also getting a social boost, with new multiplayer features and social hangouts. In games like "Pirate's World: VR," players can now join crews, form alliances, and even engage in massive, ship-to-ship battles with other players.

But it's not just about the ships themselves â€“ the sails, too, are getting an overhaul. With new sail types and designs, players can now optimize their vessels for speed, maneuverability, or cargo capacity. Whether you're a seasoned pirate or just starting out, the ability to customize your ship to suit your playstyle is a game-changer. With the latest updates and developments, it's clear

In games like "Pirate's Life: VR," players can explore a vast, procedurally generated world of islands, each with its own secrets and surprises. With the latest updates, developers are adding new types of treasure, hidden temples, and even underwater exploration, giving players a wealth of new things to discover.

But VR pirate games aren't just about sea battles â€“ they're also about exploration and discovery. With new island environments and treasure hunt mechanics, players can now explore hidden coves, ancient ruins, and other exotic locales in search of buried treasure.

One of the most significant updates to hit VR pirate games recently is the introduction of new ships and sail types. In games like "Pirates of the Caribbean: VR," players can now command a range of vessels, from sleek frigates to lumbering galleons. Each ship comes with its own unique handling characteristics, allowing players to experiment with different tactics and strategies.

Doubling of the digitization frequency (and thus doubling of the maximum FPS) is achieved by firmware modification only. No hardware changes are necessary, so every C1 camera sold can be updated to faster speed.

Of course, only USB3 offers enough bandwidth to allow CMOS based cameras to fully unleash their potential, once considered super-fast 480 Mbps of the USB2 connection is not sufficient to achieve even the original 60 FPS of the C1-1500 camera.

Remark:

USB3 offers not only 10-time the bandwidth of the USB2, but also provides much higher power to attached devices. Especially the C1-12000 camera with large sensor may not work properly when connected to a computer with USB2 cable providing â€œonlyâ€ 0.5 A from the 5 V power line (0.5 A current limit is defined by the USB norm, but as numerous USB devices need higher current to function properly, modern motherboards do not hesitate to offer much higher current even from USB2 ports).

Nothing is free and very high FPS of CMOS sensors brings a disadvantage in the form of high amount of generated heat. In fact, every CMOS sensor is a fast running digital circuit and anybody familiar with large heat sinks and fans, intended to cool down modern processors and graphics cards, understands that such circuits generate heat. So, when cooled with the same cooling power like a CCD sensor, CMOS sensors operate at significantly higher temperature with all the disadvantages of higher dark current etc.

This is why the new Cx camera firmware offers the user to choose the fast and slow read mode (both 8-bit and 12-bit read modes are offered in slow and fast variants). Cx camera CMOS sensor generate less heat when operated in slow mode. So, when the download speed is not that important, for instance after minutes long exposure, slow mode is recommended (who cares whether full 12 MPx image is downloaded in 0.12 s or 0.06 s). On the other side, when recording video of a planet, fast mode can be useful.

Cx camera read modes offered by SIPS camera tool

Hint:

Please note the sensor maintains the mode of the recently downloaded image. To slow-down the sensor, just choose some slow read mode (it is not important if 8-bit or 12-bit) and download at last one image. Until image is downloaded, the sensor runs at the speed defined by the read mode used to download last image.

Cx camera firmware update utility

The firmware update in all Cx cameras is handled by the â€œCxFirmware.exeâ€ utility. While this utility installation package is included in the â€œ\Tools\CxFirmware\â€ folder on the USB Flash Drives shipped recently with all Cx and Gx cameras, it is always recommended to visit our Download page to get the latest version of the utility installation package.

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Warning:

It is important to close all other software packages working with the respective camera prior to running the CxFirmware update utility. Accessing the camera from some other software during the firmware update process may result into camera malfunction and a necessity to send it to manufacturer for fix.

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The CxFirmware tool checks whether some Cx camera is connected to the host PC and if yes, it connects to it. The â€œConnected Cameraâ€ box shows the camera name and the â€œConnectâ€ button remains disabled (camera is already connected). If the camera is attached to the PC only after the CxFirmware tool is launched, it is necessary to explicitly connect to it using the â€œConnectâ€ button.

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Remark:

Please note the CxFirmware tool can work with one camera at a time only. If there are multiple Cx cameras connected upon the tool starts, only the first enumerated camera is connected.

If we want to update other connected camera than is the first enumerated and connected one, click the â€œDisconnectâ€ button, which unplugs the first enumerated camera. Then unplug the unwanted camera from the PC and click the â€œConnectâ€ button again. The remaining camera will be connected to the tool.

The â€œCamera Firmwareâ€ box shows the firmware version in the currently connected camera. The second box labeled â€œCurrent Firmwareâ€ shows the latest released firmware version for the particular camera.

There are two ways how to update camera firmware:

Fully automatic update. The tool downloads the latest firmware and writes the camera Flash memory. No other action than clicking the â€œUpdate Automaticallyâ€ button is required from the user.
If the camera firmware and the current firmware versions are the same, the â€œUpdate Automaticallyâ€ button remains disabled as no update is necessary.
Remark:
This method requires active Internet connection.
Manual update. This method requires the desired ‘*.cfx’ file with respective camera firmware is already downloaded from our Firmware Download page. Clicking the â€œUpdate from Fileâ€ button opens a file-choosing dialog box. The selected file is then written to the camera Flash memory. The CxFirmware tool performs extensive check to ensure only a file compatible with connected camera is written. Also, any file corruption is detected.

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The update process is performed in two phases. Do not unplug the camera while the firmware update is in progress!