Hello,
We are currently developing a custom embedded system that interfaces with the StereoLabs ZED X camera via GMSL2, but not using the ZED Link capture card. Instead, we are utilizing our own carrier board equipped with a MAX9296 deserializer, connected to a Jetson AGX Orin platform running Linux, with a custom driver stack managing the GMSL interface.
From what I understand, the ZED SDK is designed to work with the ZED Link hardware, which includes drivers and capture logic tightly integrated with the SDK. What’s currently unclear is whether the SDK can function with alternative GMSL hardware setups, like ours, or whether it is dependent on proprietary ZED Link components.
We would appreciate clarification on the following points:
- Is it possible to substitute our own MAX9296-based GMSL hardware and drivers for the ZED Link, and still use the ZED SDK with the ZED X camera on Jetson AGX Orin?
- Is there a defined driver interface or protocol that the SDK expects, which we can conform to? Or is the integration reliant on proprietary functionality unique to the ZED Link?
- If necessary, can StereoLabs provide source code or documentation for the ZED Link drivers or low-level interface, to help us implement SDK compatibility?
- Would access to that driver source code require an NDA or other legal agreement?
We’re particularly interested in understanding what the SDK expects from the video stream (e.g., format, metadata), device interfaces (e.g., /dev/videoX), and control paths (e.g., I2C commands). Any documentation, examples, or guidance you can offer would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Eric Ewanco