Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
See how you can connect both cameras to your LEGO Robot Inventor or SPIKE Prime robots. I discuss connecting the camera to actual LEGO plastic parts, electronics, and software. If you're deciding which one to buy, this video should have some answers. I have written a Micropython library to communicate with both cameras. You can use those libraries with SPIKE Prime, MINDSTORMS EV3, and MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor.
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00:00:00 OpenMV and Husky lens ribbon following performance
00:00:18 Introduction to the OpenMV vs Huskylens buying guide
00:00:54 Overview of Huskylens features and specs
00:03:38 Connection and communication with LEGO
00:05:00 Line tracking with the Huskylens
00:07:49 Mounting the Huskylens on a LEGO beam
00:09:07 Inside the Huskylens
00:09:42 Overview of the OpenMV unit with LCD Shield
00:11:34 OpenMV line tracking performance
00:12:16 Connecting the openMV Camer to LEGO
00:15:26 OpenMV User Interface and Programming
00:18:36 Huskylens User Interface and Learning
00:23:37 Conclusion
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OpenMV camera price here:
👉 dfrobot.com/product-2263.html?tracking=KuVJyhg7ViWvTzwnTpVkQztSs49q2bHS4iXsF0r8KiKJVoz20ppvOx4FHfVbONxc
Huskylens price here:
👉 dfrobot.com/product-1922.html?tracking=KuVJyhg7ViWvTzwnTpVkQztSs49q2bHS4iXsF0r8KiKJVoz20ppvOx4FHfVbONxc
Breakout board for Huskylens and OpenMV:
👉 antonsmindstorms.com/product/uart-breakout-board-for-spike-and-ev3-openmv-compatible
OpenMV communication library:
👉 github.com/antonvh/UartRemote
Huskylens communication library:
👉 github.com/antonvh/LEGO-HuskyLenslib
Get the T-Shirt 👕 here:
👉 https://shop.spreadshirt.nl/antons-mindstorms/
Support 🙏 my work:
👉 patreon.com/antonsmindstorms
For complete building instructions 📄 and in-depth articles go to:
👉 antonsmindstorms.com
See how you can connect both cameras to your LEGO Robot Inventor or SPIKE Prime robots. I discuss connecting the camera to actual LEGO plastic parts, electronics, and software. If you're deciding which one to buy, this video should have some answers. I have written a Micropython library to communicate with both cameras. You can use those libraries with SPIKE Prime, MINDSTORMS EV3, and MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor.
--- Chapters ---
00:00:00 OpenMV and Husky lens ribbon following performance
00:00:18 Introduction to the OpenMV vs Huskylens buying guide
00:00:54 Overview of Huskylens features and specs
00:03:38 Connection and communication with LEGO
00:05:00 Line tracking with the Huskylens
00:07:49 Mounting the Huskylens on a LEGO beam
00:09:07 Inside the Huskylens
00:09:42 Overview of the OpenMV unit with LCD Shield
00:11:34 OpenMV line tracking performance
00:12:16 Connecting the openMV Camer to LEGO
00:15:26 OpenMV User Interface and Programming
00:18:36 Huskylens User Interface and Learning
00:23:37 Conclusion
--- Links ---
OpenMV camera price here:
👉 dfrobot.com/product-2263.html?tracking=KuVJyhg7ViWvTzwnTpVkQztSs49q2bHS4iXsF0r8KiKJVoz20ppvOx4FHfVbONxc
Huskylens price here:
👉 dfrobot.com/product-1922.html?tracking=KuVJyhg7ViWvTzwnTpVkQztSs49q2bHS4iXsF0r8KiKJVoz20ppvOx4FHfVbONxc
Breakout board for Huskylens and OpenMV:
👉 antonsmindstorms.com/product/uart-breakout-board-for-spike-and-ev3-openmv-compatible
OpenMV communication library:
👉 github.com/antonvh/UartRemote
Huskylens communication library:
👉 github.com/antonvh/LEGO-HuskyLenslib
Get the T-Shirt 👕 here:
👉 https://shop.spreadshirt.nl/antons-mindstorms/
Support 🙏 my work:
👉 patreon.com/antonsmindstorms
For complete building instructions 📄 and in-depth articles go to:
👉 antonsmindstorms.com
