Computer Vision Setup Procedure (Windows) - Carleton-SRCL/SPOT GitHub Wiki

Windows Users

Clear Python
- Delete all current versions of Python on your computer, otherwise VScode will get confused and try to run the latest version.
Install Python
- Download and install python 3.8.10 from: https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-380/
  - Select and download "Windows x86-64 executable installer".
Install pip
- pip is automatically installed on Python version 3.8.10. Check if pip is already installed:
```
pip help
```
- If installed, you will receive a message explaining how to use the program. If not, it can be installed by running:
```
python get-pip.py
```
- If you encounter problems installing pip, you can access https://www.liquidweb.com/kb/install-pip-windows/ for support.
- Check the pip version by running:
```
pip --version
```
- Confirm that this is the newest version of pip or update to the newest version by running:
```
python -m pip install --upgrade pip
```
Install VSCode
- A comprehensive guide to downloading/installing VSCode can be found at: https://code.visualstudio.com/docs/languages/python
- Set up your working folder in VSCode to store your files and such.
- To check which version of Python you are using, type the following within the terminal:
```
python --version
```
- Press Ctrl+Shift+P, select "Python: Select Interpreter", and select "Python Version 3.8".
- Running the previous command in the terminal should now show Python 3.8.10.
Ensure wheels are up to date
- Within the terminal of VScode, run:
```
python -m pip install --upgrade pip setuptools wheel
```
Download Numpy
- Within the terminal of VScode, run:
```
python -m pip install numpy
```
Download openCV
- Within the terminal of VScode, run:
```
python -m pip install opencv-contrib-python
```
- This could take about 30 min to an hour.

You have now installed all required libraries!

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