Review: Basler Dart BCON for LVDS Development Kit

All machine vision systems need cameras, and this is where the German camera specialist Basler comes in. Not only do they offer a full range of cameras and accessories, they also have the tools to set them to work. In this review we will look at such a tool, the Dart BCON for LVDS development kit.

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