HOWTO Install DepthAI Demo v3.0.9 on Windows 10

Introduction

The following document explains how to prepare and configure a Windows laptop to be used with the ARNEIS project.

References

Prerequisites

  • One OAK-D-Lite

  • One desktop PC or laptop for controlling the OAK-D-Lite

    • OS: A recent version of Windows or Linux or macOS

    • Tested on alpha (HW: Dell Precision M4600, OS: Windows 10 version 21H2)

  • Fast internet connection

Step-by-step instructions

Install DepthAI

Download DepthAI-setup-v3.0.9.exe from https://github.com/luxonis/depthai/releases

Double click DepthAI-setup-v3.0.9.exe to launch the install wizard

Windows protected your PC

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk.

More info

Don’t run

Click “More info”.

Windows protected your PC

Microsoft Defender SmartScreen prevented an unrecognized app from starting. Running this app might put your PC at risk.

  • App: DepthAI-setup-v3.0.9.exe

  • Autore: Luxonis Holding Corporation

Run anyway | Don’t run

Click “Run anyway”.

Select Destination Location

Where should DepthAI be installed?

Setup will install DeptyAI into the following folder.

To continue, click Next. If you would like to select a different folder, click Browse.

C:\Users\gmaca\AppData\Local\Programs\DepthAI

At least 364,5 MB of free disk space is required.

Next | Cancel

Click “Next”.

Select Additional Tasks

Which additional tasks should be performed?

Select the additional tasks you would like Setup to perform while installing DepthAI, then click Next.

Additional shortcuts:

  • [x] Create a desktop shortcut

Back | Next | Cancel

Accept proposed values, then click “Next”.

Ready to Install

Setup is now ready to begin installing DepthAI on your computer.

Click Install to continue with the installation, or click Back if you want to review or change any settings.

Destination location:
    C:\Users\gmaca\AppData\Local\Programs\DepthAI

Additional tasks:
    Additional shortcuts:
        Create a desktop shortcut

Back | Install | Cancel

Click “Install”.

Installing

Please wait while Setup installs DepthAI on your computer.

Completing the DepthAI Setup Wizard

Setup has finished installing DepthAI on your computer. The application may be launched by selecting the installed shortcuts.

Click Finish to exit Setup.

  • [x] Launch DepthAI

Click “Finish”.

Installing Depthai Requirements

If no OAK-D-Lite is connected a dialog box like this one should be displayed:

An error occurred

File "C:\Users\gmaca\AppData\Local\ProgramsDepthAI\depthai\depthai_demo.py", line 625, in run
    self.instance.run_all(self.conf)
    ...
    No DepthAI device found!

OK

Click “OK” to terminate the program.

Connect the OAK-D-Lite

Now connect your OAK-D-Lite to your laptop using a proper USB 3.0 USB-A to USB-C connector, then double click on the “DepthAI” icon on your desktop.

Result: the DepthAI demo main window is displayed with the augmented video captured by the OAK-D-Lite.