# Pymba Pymba is a Python wrapper for Allied Vision's Vimba C API. It wraps the Vimba C library file included in the Vimba installation to provide a simple Python interface for Allied Vision cameras. It currently supports most of the functionality provided by Vimba. ## Installation ### Installing Vimba SDK For Windows: * [Download](https://www.alliedvision.com/en/products/software.html) and launch the Vimba SDK installer: * Select "Custom Selection". * Select (at least) the following options: * A transport layer that matches your hardware (e.g. "Vimba USB Transport Layer" for USB cameras): * Core components. * Register GenICam Path variable. * Vimba SDK: * Core components. * Register environment variables. * C API runtime components. * C API development components. * Driver Installer. * Vimba Viewer. * Run `VimbaDriverInstaller.exe` and install the relevant driver. * Test the driver installation by running `VimbaViewer.exe`. For other OS's see [Vimba's download page](https://www.alliedvision.com/en/products/software.html). ### Installing Pymba For Python 3 install Pymba via PIP. pip install pymba For Python 2 and for backwards compatibility with older versions of Pymba use the [`python2`](https://github.com/morefigs/pymba/tree/python2) branch. ### Testing installation If Vimba and Pymba are installed correctly, then the following code should give the installed Vimba version. No camera is needed. from pymba import Vimba, PYMBA_VERSION print(PYMBA_VERSION) print(Vimba.version()) ## Usage examples Usage examples can be found in the [`examples`](examples/) directory. ## Known issues * Not all API functions are supported, but missing functions can be added on request. * Not all camera pixel formats are currently supported.