November 2020
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External Trigger
The sensor can be set to trigger by the rising-edge of a pulse, the falling-edge of a pulse, or a
PWM signal (such as is typically used with standard servos). When using a PWM signal as the
trigger, the sensor detects a transition from a “long” PWM to a “short” PWM (or vice-versa).
When using PWM, rising-edge, or falling-edge, ensure that the input signal’s ground is
connected to the isolated ground pin on the camera.
HTTP API (Ethernet and Wi-Fi)
The HTTP API is the most powerful way to interface with the RedEdge-MX. You can use this API
using either the Ethernet connector or the camera’s Wi-Fi access point.
The API is accessed via HTTP connection to port 80 at the sensor IP address. Most data is
exchanged in the JSON format.
The actual value of the IP address depends on the configuration. When accessing the sensor
via its Wi-Fi access point, the sensor IP address will be 192.168.10.254. When the sensor is
connected to an Ethernet network, the sensor IP address will be 192.168.1.83 by default.
The sensor can be commanded to take a capture by either a GET or POST request to the
/capture URL.
For more information, please see
For examples, please see these articles:
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Integration examples for MicaSense sensors
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Inputs and outputs for MicaSense sensors
Serial API
The Serial API provides a MAVLink interface to the RedEdge-MX. You can use this API by
connecting your MAVLink-capable system to the host serial port on the sensor.
The API is accessed via serial messages in the MAVLink format. MAVLink provides an open data
format for interaction as well as a suite of tools to assist the programmer in developing and
testing the interface. RedEdge-MX uses MAVLink v1.0 messages and communicates with the
host at 57600 baud.
For more information and examples, please see
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