Record a Topdown Video
Your TopDown camera application has been installed and you're starting to receiving produce. When you're ready to record a video, follow the steps below!
Step 1
- Log in to the TopDown desktop application
Step 2
Enter details of the fruit you are receiving 🍎
- (if applicable) Click the Select Camera dropbox to change the camera
- (if applicable) Select the Fruit type
- Select the Variety
- Select the Lot Name
- (optional) Select the correct Block
- Select the Bin Name with the correct size
- (optional) Fill any extra information in the Truck ID and Consignment ID fields
If you make a mistake, click Clear to remove all previous selections
Step 3
- Press Record
- After clicking record, the truck should start to drive slowly under the camera
Step 4
Click Stop when fruit bins are no longer visible on the screen. The video will stop automatically after 90 seconds.
Now you're ready to start recording again! New videos can be recorded while the previous video is uploading.
NOTES
✅ Green progress bar shows that the video is recording (see circled in image below)
🕐 Video length is 90 seconds, after which the video will stop and upload. Press Stop to finish and upload the video earlier.
🚚 Trucks should pass under the camera at a constant speed of around 1–3mph (2–4km/h) to get the best results
❌ If a video fails to upload, click Re-Upload at any point
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