Why isn't my Point Grey (FLIR) Firefly MV (FFMV or FMVU) not

S
sanjhna_khari · Jan 13, 2022 · 2K views
Question
Why isn't my Point Grey (FLIR) Firefly MV (FFMV or FMVU) not detected in lastest support package version of MATLAB R2016-R2017a?   I have Point Grey camera models Firefly MV (FFMV or FMVU), and my camera is not detected by imaqhwinfo or imaqtool even though I have the latest version of the Image Acquisition Toolbox Support Package for Point Grey Hardware  installed.   I see the same behavior with   - MATLAB R2016a (Point Grey support package version 16.1.2)   - MATLAB R2016b (Point Grey support package version 16.2.1)   - MATLAB R2017a (Point Grey support package version 17.1.1)   Other Point Grey camera models are detected, but why aren't Firefly MV (FFMV or FMVU) cameras detected?
Expert Answer
Profile picture of Neeta Dsouza
Neeta Dsouza PhD Expert
Answered Aug 24, 2026
 
The Point Grey FlyCapture library (version 2.11.3.121), which the support package downloads, does not correctly detect Firefly MV (FFMV or FMVU) cameras with certain serial numbers.
 
As a workaround you can contact Point Grey (FLIR) to get a more recent FlyCapture library version(FlyCap2 Viewer 2.11 Release 164), which is compatible with the Firefly MV camera models.
 
To install the updated version follow these steps:
 
1. If not already installed, search for and install the Image Acquisition Toolbox Support Package for Point Grey Hardware using the MATLAB Add-on Explorer.
 
2. Open Windows Control Panel > Programs and Features > Uninstall or change a program, and uninstall "FlyCap2 Viewer 2.11 Release 121 (x64)"
 
3. Install "FlyCap2Viewer_2.11.3.164_x64.msi"
 
4. Reboot your computer.
100% Run Guarantee 3-Hour Fast-Track Delivery

Need a Custom Version or Complete Simulation for This Problem?

Our 500+ PhD engineers build, debug, and optimize working MATLAB scripts and Simulink (.slx) models tailored to your exact assignment rubrics with zero plagiarism.

Chat on WhatsApp Get Instant Solution Quote
Tested on MATLAB R2024b / R2026a
Turnitin 0% Plagiarism Report
Free 7-Day Revisions Guarantee
Have a different question? Ask here
← Previous Question Why do I receive the error "GETDATA timed out before FRAMES
Next Question → Digital image processing using Matlab on Altera FPGA
Related pointgrey Questions & Solutions
Browse All →

Explore similar technical troubleshooting questions and verified MATLAB solutions:

Verified Solution 6.4K views
How to I use get param to get a value from an output of a bus?
View Verified Answer →
Verified Solution 6.2K views
How do I uninstall and reinstall MathWorks Service Host?
View Verified Answer →
Verified Solution 5.6K views
Why am I receiving error messages about singularities in my Simulink model?
View Verified Answer →
Verified Solution 5.2K views
Simulink turn off data logging
View Verified Answer →
Verified Solution 4.4K views
MatLab App Design - how to use default value for Edit Field function?
View Verified Answer →
Verified Solution 3.9K views
When is subsystem reference a better choice than model reference?
View Verified Answer →
Ready-to-Run MATLAB & Simulink Projects
Browse All Projects →
Download Project →
Download Project →
Download Project →

Get a Free Consultation or a Sample Assignment Review!

Upload Assignment Talk to Expert