Failed to build installable wheels for some pyproject.toml based projects

[XYQ1517]

Hello, we encountered this problem during the installation process. Do you know how to solve it?

Installing build dependencies ... done
Getting requirements to build wheel ... done
Preparing metadata (pyproject.toml) ... done
Requirement already satisfied: numpy>=1.15.0 in d:\anaconda\lib\site-packages (from tiny-thermal-camera==1.0.0) (1.24.3)
Building wheels for collected packages: tiny-thermal-camera
Building wheel for tiny-thermal-camera (pyproject.toml) ... error
error: subprocess-exited-with-error

× Building wheel for tiny-thermal-camera (pyproject.toml) did not run successfully.
│ exit code: 1
╰─> [62 lines of output]
C:\Users\33301\AppData\Local\Temp\pip-build-env-_n7gk2a6\overlay\Lib\site-packages\setuptools\config_apply_pyprojecttoml.py:82: SetuptoolsDeprecationWarning: project.license as a TOML table is deprecated
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          Please use a simple string containing a SPDX expression for `project.license`. You can also use `project.license-files`. (Both options available on setuptools>=77.0.0).

          By 2026-Feb-18, you need to update your project and remove deprecated calls
          or your builds will no longer be supported.

          See https://packaging.python.org/en/latest/guides/writing-pyproject-toml/#license for details.
          ********************************************************************************

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    corresp(dist, value, root_dir)
  C:\Users\33301\AppData\Local\Temp\pip-build-env-_n7gk2a6\overlay\Lib\site-packages\setuptools\config\_apply_pyprojecttoml.py:82: SetuptoolsWarning: `install_requires` overwritten in `pyproject.toml` (dependencies)
    corresp(dist, value, root_dir)
  C:\Users\33301\AppData\Local\Temp\pip-build-env-_n7gk2a6\overlay\Lib\site-packages\setuptools\config\_apply_pyprojecttoml.py:82: SetuptoolsWarning: `extras_require` overwritten in `pyproject.toml` (optional-dependencies)  
    corresp(dist, value, root_dir)
  C:\Users\33301\AppData\Local\Temp\pip-build-env-_n7gk2a6\overlay\Lib\site-packages\setuptools\config\_apply_pyprojecttoml.py:61: SetuptoolsDeprecationWarning: License classifiers are deprecated.
  !!

          ********************************************************************************
          Please consider removing the following classifiers in favor of a SPDX license expression:

          License :: OSI Approved :: MIT License

          See https://packaging.python.org/en/latest/guides/writing-pyproject-toml/#license for details.
          ********************************************************************************

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    dist._finalize_license_expression()
  C:\Users\33301\AppData\Local\Temp\pip-build-env-_n7gk2a6\overlay\Lib\site-packages\setuptools\dist.py:759: SetuptoolsDeprecationWarning: License classifiers are deprecated.
  !!

          ********************************************************************************
          Please consider removing the following classifiers in favor of a SPDX license expression:

          License :: OSI Approved :: MIT License

          See https://packaging.python.org/en/latest/guides/writing-pyproject-toml/#license for details.
          ********************************************************************************

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    self._finalize_license_expression()
  Building for: windows / amd64
  Preparing DLL package for Windows...
  Warning: DLL package not found
  Using local OpenCV headers from ./libir_sample
  Warning: x64 DLLs not found, build may fail
  running bdist_wheel
  running build
  running build_py
  running egg_info
  writing src\tiny_thermal_camera.egg-info\PKG-INFO
  writing dependency_links to src\tiny_thermal_camera.egg-info\dependency_links.txt
  writing requirements to src\tiny_thermal_camera.egg-info\requires.txt
  writing top-level names to src\tiny_thermal_camera.egg-info\top_level.txt
  reading manifest file 'src\tiny_thermal_camera.egg-info\SOURCES.txt'
  writing manifest file 'src\tiny_thermal_camera.egg-info\SOURCES.txt'
  running build_ext
  building 'tiny_thermal_camera' extension
  error: Microsoft Visual C++ 14.0 or greater is required. Get it with "Microsoft C++ Build Tools": https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/visual-cpp-build-tools/
  [end of output]

note: This error originates from a subprocess, and is likely not a problem with pip.
ERROR: Failed building wheel for tiny-thermal-camera
Failed to build tiny-thermal-camera
error: failed-wheel-build-for-install

× Failed to build installable wheels for some pyproject.toml based projects
╰─> tiny-thermal-camera

[matbeedotcom]

Sorry, I didnt see your issue. I'll take a look shortly! Compiling on Windows is a pain, but I solved it. I'll also provide pre-compiled binaries here.

[matbeedotcom]

I see "Missing Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools" as an error, have you tried installing via the instructions here: visual-cpp-build-tools

Otherwise here's a pre-compiled wheel you can use: pip install tiny-thermal-camera

Try installing the pip package and let me know!

[XYQ1517]

I see "Missing Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools" as an error, have you tried installing via the instructions here: visual-cpp-build-tools

Otherwise here's a pre-compiled wheel you can use: pip install tiny-thermal-camera

Try installing the pip package and let me know!

Thank you very much for your reply! We can install it smoothly after using pip install tiny-thermal-camera. When we were testing test_simp.py, although it could find the device, it couldn't open the camera normally. The specific information is as follows.

[XYQ1517]

Thank you very much for your reply! We can install it smoothly after using pip install tiny-thermal-camera. When we were testing test_simp.py, although it could find the device, it couldn't open the camera normally. The specific information is as follows. === Thermal Camera Simple Test === Initializing camera system... Getting device list... Found 1 devices: 0: VID=0x0BDA, PID=0x5840, Name='' Opening thermal camera... Failed to open thermal camera Make sure: 1. Camera is connected 2. USB permissions are correct 3. No other application is using the camera Cleaning up... Cleanup completed. Test failed. Check the error messages above. ---- Replied Message ---- From ***@***.***> Date 10/18/2025 01:11 To ***@***.***> Cc ***@***.***>***@***.***> Subject Re: [matbeedotcom/Tiny-1C-Python-Bindings] Failed to build installable wheels for some pyproject.toml based projects (Issue #1) matbeedotcom left a comment (matbeedotcom/Tiny-1C-Python-Bindings#1) I see "Missing Microsoft Visual C++ Build Tools" as an error, have you tried installing via the instructions here: visual-cpp-build-tools Otherwise here's a pre-compiled wheel you can use: pip install tiny-thermal-camera — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe. You are receiving this because you authored the thread.Message ID: ***@***.***>

[matbeedotcom]

I'm currently away from my windows PC but I'll get it working once I have a chance

[matbeedotcom]

Alright- its /probably/ a driver issue. Have you installed WinUSB / libusbK for the camera?

Try this python script to help debug:

#!/usr/bin/env python3
"""
Thermal Camera Diagnostic Tool for Windows
This script helps diagnose camera connection issues and generates detailed logs for bug reports.
"""

import sys
import platform
import subprocess

def print_section(title):
    """Print a formatted section header"""
    print("\n" + "="*60)
    print(f"  {title}")
    print("="*60)

def check_python_environment():
    """Check Python version and environment"""
    print_section("Python Environment")
    print(f"Python version: {sys.version}")
    print(f"Platform: {platform.platform()}")
    print(f"Architecture: {platform.machine()}")
    print(f"Executable: {sys.executable}")

def check_usb_devices_windows():
    """Check for USB devices using Windows tools"""
    print_section("USB Device Detection (Windows)")
    try:
        # Try using PowerShell to list USB devices
        cmd = ['powershell', '-Command',
               'Get-PnpDevice -Class USB | Where-Object {$_.Status -eq "OK"} | Select-Object FriendlyName, InstanceId']
        result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True, timeout=10)
        if result.returncode == 0:
            print("USB Devices detected by Windows:")
            print(result.stdout)
        else:
            print(f"Failed to query USB devices: {result.stderr}")
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"Error querying USB devices: {e}")

    # Also try WMI
    try:
        cmd = ['wmic', 'path', 'Win32_USBControllerDevice', 'get', 'Dependent']
        result = subprocess.run(cmd, capture_output=True, text=True, timeout=10)
        if result.returncode == 0:
            print("\nUSB Controllers (WMI):")
            print(result.stdout[:500] + "..." if len(result.stdout) > 500 else result.stdout)
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"Error querying WMI: {e}")

def check_thermal_camera_module():
    """Try to import and test the thermal camera module"""
    print_section("Thermal Camera Module Test")

    try:
        import tiny_thermal_camera
        print("[OK] tiny_thermal_camera module imported successfully")
    except ImportError as e:
        print(f"[FAIL] Cannot import tiny_thermal_camera: {e}")
        print("\nTo build the module, run:")
        print("  build_windows.bat")
        print("  OR")
        print("  python setup_crossplatform.py build_ext --inplace")
        return False

    # Test camera initialization
    print("\nAttempting camera initialization...")
    camera = tiny_thermal_camera.ThermalCamera()

    print("\n--- Step 1: Initialize camera system ---")
    if not camera.initialize():
        print("[FAIL] Failed to initialize camera system")
        print("This indicates the USB library cannot initialize.")
        print("\nTroubleshooting steps:")
        print("1. Check if any USB security software is blocking access")
        print("2. Try running as Administrator")
        print("3. Restart your computer")
        print("4. Check Windows Device Manager for USB issues")
        return False
    print("[OK] Camera system initialized")

    print("\n--- Step 2: Get device list ---")
    success, devices = camera.get_device_list()
    if not success:
        print("[FAIL] Failed to get device list")
        print("The USB subsystem is initialized but cannot enumerate devices")
        return False

    print(f"[OK] Found {len(devices)} USB device(s)")
    for i, device in enumerate(devices):
        print(f"  Device {i}: VID=0x{device['vid']:04X}, PID=0x{device['pid']:04X}, Name='{device['name']}'")

    # Check for thermal camera specifically
    target_vid = 0x0BDA
    target_pid = 0x5840
    thermal_found = any(d['vid'] == target_vid and d['pid'] == target_pid for d in devices)

    if not thermal_found:
        print(f"\n[WARNING] Thermal camera (VID=0x{target_vid:04X}, PID=0x{target_pid:04X}) NOT found")
        print("\nTroubleshooting steps:")
        print("1. Verify camera is plugged into USB port")
        print("2. Check if camera power LED is on")
        print("3. Try a different USB port (preferably USB 3.0)")
        print("4. Try a different USB cable")
        print("5. Open Device Manager and look for:")
        print("   - Unknown devices")
        print("   - Devices with yellow exclamation marks")
        print("   - The camera under 'Cameras' or 'Imaging devices'")
        print("\n6. Check if WinUSB driver is installed:")
        print("   - Open Device Manager")
        print("   - Find the camera device")
        print("   - Right-click > Properties > Driver tab")
        print("   - Driver Provider should be 'Microsoft' (WinUSB)")
        return False

    print(f"[OK] Thermal camera found!")

    print("\n--- Step 3: Open camera ---")
    if not camera.open(vid=target_vid, pid=target_pid):
        print("[FAIL] Failed to open thermal camera")
        print("\nThe camera was detected but cannot be opened.")
        print("\nCommon causes:")
        print("1. Another application is using the camera")
        print("   - Close any camera/video applications")
        print("   - Check Task Manager for processes using the camera")
        print("2. WinUSB driver issue")
        print("   - Use Zadig tool to install/reinstall WinUSB driver")
        print("   - Download from: https://zadig.akeo.ie/")
        print("3. Insufficient permissions")
        print("   - Try running this script as Administrator")
        print("4. Device in bad state")
        print("   - Unplug camera, wait 10 seconds, plug back in")
        return False

    print("[OK] Camera opened successfully!")

    # Get camera info
    width, height, fps = camera.get_camera_info()
    print(f"[OK] Camera info: {width}x{height} @ {fps} fps")

    # Cleanup
    camera.close()
    print("\n[SUCCESS] All diagnostic checks passed!")
    print("\nYour camera is working correctly. The issue may be application-specific.")
    return True

def generate_bug_report():
    """Generate a summary for bug reports"""
    print_section("Bug Report Summary")
    print("If you need to report an issue, please copy ALL output above and include:")
    print("1. Full output from this diagnostic script")
    print("2. Screenshot or photo showing the camera connected")
    print("3. Windows Device Manager screenshot showing the camera device")
    print("4. Any error messages from your application")
    print("\nYou can also check:")
    print("- Device Manager (devmgmt.msc)")
    print("- Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc) for USB-related errors")

def main():
    print("""
╔══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╗
║  Thermal Camera Diagnostic Tool for Windows                 ║
║  P2/Tiny1C AC010_256 Series                                  ║
╚══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════╝
    """)

    check_python_environment()
    check_usb_devices_windows()
    camera_ok = check_thermal_camera_module()
    generate_bug_report()

    if camera_ok:
        print("\n✓ Diagnostics completed successfully!")
        return 0
    else:
        print("\n✗ Diagnostics found issues - see troubleshooting steps above")
        return 1

if __name__ == "__main__":
    try:
        exit_code = main()
        input("\nPress Enter to exit...")
        sys.exit(exit_code)
    except KeyboardInterrupt:
        print("\n\nDiagnostic interrupted by user")
        sys.exit(1)
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"\n\nUnexpected error during diagnostics: {e}")
        import traceback
        traceback.print_exc()
        input("\nPress Enter to exit...")
        sys.exit(1)

[matbeedotcom]

I included some Windows Drivers for libusbk in the Drivers directory in the latest repo- you can run the installer and it'll install working drivers for the camera (if thats what is wrong)

[XYQ1517]

I included some Windows Drivers for libusbk in the Drivers directory in the latest repo- you can run the installer and it'll install working drivers for the camera (if thats what is wrong)

Thank you very much for your help. We have successfully implemented the test of Tiny-1C on Windows.

[matbeedotcom]

Just to clarify, what was the issue?

[XYQ1517]

It was a driver issue. When I installed the driver, the error disappeared. Thank you again for your help! ---- Replied Message ---- From ***@***.***> Date 10/24/2025 01:42 To ***@***.***> Cc ***@***.***>、State ***@***.***> Subject Re: [matbeedotcom/Tiny-1C-Python-Bindings] Failed to build installable wheels for some pyproject.toml based projects (Issue #1) matbeedotcom left a comment (matbeedotcom/Tiny-1C-Python-Bindings#1) Just to clarify, what was the issue? — Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or unsubscribe. You are receiving this because you modified the open/close state.Message ID: ***@***.***>