Automated IP configuration for cameras

[Youssefeh]

Automating Camera IP Configuration

This pull request addresses Issue #10, which highlights the difficulty users face in changing the IP address of their Lucid cameras to match their network setup. The implemented solution introduces a script to streamline this process by automating camera IP configuration using the IpConfigUtility tool from the ArenaSDK which was downloaded from the thinklucid site (https://thinklucid.com/downloads-hub/).

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Summary of Changes

• Copied the IpConfigUtility tool
  • Copied the IpConfigUtility tool from the ArenaSDK packages downloaded from the thinklucid site (https://thinklucid.com/downloads-hub/).
  • This tool was NOT developed by me and was taken from the ArenaSDK package to make it easier for users to use
• Automated Camera Detection:
  • The script scans for connected cameras using the /list command and retrieves details such as MAC addresses, current IPs, subnets, and gateways.
• User Input Handling:
  • Prompts users to enter new IP addresses for each detected camera.
  • Validates the IP format to ensure correctness before proceeding.
• Automated IP Configuration:
  • Executes the /force command to temporarily set the new IP address.
  • Follows up with the /persist command to save the IP address permanently.
• Error Handling:
  • Handles invalid inputs and unexpected tool failures gracefully.
  • Simulates interactive prompts (e.g., pressing "Enter") to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Simplified Feedback:
  • Consolidates success messages for /force and /persist commands into a single output for each camera, improving usability.

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Why This Change is Important

• User Convenience: Simplifies a manual and error-prone process, making it accessible to less experienced users.
• Alignment with Community Needs: Directly addresses a ticket raised by a community member.
• Increased Functionality: Integrates an existing tool into the driver repository for easy access and usability.

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Testing Evidence

• Successfully tested the script on a single Lucid camera:
  • The camera's IP address was updated to the value specified in the ticket.
  • Verified functionality using Wireshark to capture packets from the camera with the new IP address.
• Screenshots:
  
  • Figure 3: Wireshark output showing the initial IP address.

• Figure 4: Wireshark output after applying the new IP address.

• Figure 5: Script output demonstrating execution and user prompts.
• While the script was tested with one camera, the implementation is designed to support multiple cameras and follows robust programming practices.

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Known Limitations

• Testing was performed with a single camera due to hardware availability. Although confident in its functionality for multiple cameras, further testing is recommended.

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Future Improvements

• Expand testing to setups with multiple cameras.
• Incorporate additional feedback from the community for further enhancements.

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This contribution improves the overall usability of the Lucid Vision Driver, providing users with a reliable way to manage camera IP configurations. Feedback and suggestions from maintainers are welcome to refine this feature further.