How-to get started with "Linux" source code samples

How-to | Area scan cameras

Learn how to set up and run IDS peak sample source code on Linux for machine vision applications. This video walks you through installing essential tools, configuring your environment, and compiling sample projects using Visual Studio Code.

You’ll discover how to work with Python, C#, C and C++ examples, install required packages, and troubleshoot common issues. Whether you’re integrating IDS cameras into your own software or exploring the peak SDK (Software Development Kit), this guide provides practical steps to get you started quickly and efficiently.

Topics covered

  • How to install Visual Studio Code and configure Linux for development
  • Setting up Python virtual environments and required packages
  • Installing .NET and running C# sample projects
  • Using CMake and GCC for C and C++ examples
  • Tips for troubleshooting and optimising your build environment

Video timeline

  • 00:00 - Introduction peak SDK
  • 01:18 - What do you need?
  • 03:19 - How-to get started: Python
  • 07:39 - How-to get started: C# / .NET
  • 12:23 - How-to get started: C / C++

Who should watch

This video is ideal for developers, vision engineers, and system integrators who want to integrate IDS cameras into Linux-based applications using IDS peak SDK.

Watch now to master IDS peak on Linux.

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Speaker Kevin McCabe
Kevin McCabe
Senior Application Engineer

IDS Imaging Development Systems Inc.

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