What baud rates does the CMUcam support?
As of the latest version of the firmware (v1.12) the CMUcam can communicate at baud rates of 9600, 19200, 38400 or 115200. The baud rate is selected via jumper settings on the board. How do I upgrade my CMUcam firmware? If you are currently using firmware v1.11 there is no reason to upgrade unless you need support for the lower baud rates. Version 1.11 supports 38400 and 115200 baud. Version 1.12 supports those baud rates and adds support for 9600 and 19200 baud. To upgrade your firmware you will need to reprogram the flash memory in your processor chip. The easiest way to upgrade is to purchase a new processor with the new code flashed into it. To do this contact the company you purchased your CMUcam from. If you have a programmer (which are expensive) you can download the current version from our Downloads page and re-flash the processor yourself. Does CMUcam work outside? CMUcam works outside but not in direct sunshine. The CMOS camera we are using does not have a high-quality IR fi
