convert my custom model(.pt) to hef file

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Hi. If I understand correctly, dataflow complier is a software that able us to convert .onnx file to .hef file so that we can execute it on hailo chip.

and hailo model zoo is just a dataset(or model) that hailo provide as examples.

I wonder if I understand the difference of them right.

and I’m trying to convert my custom data(.onnx) to .hef file using dataflow complier, but there are some examples that use hailo model zoo to complie.

I thought I just needed dataflow complier to convert my custom model, not hailo model zoo. Is it right to use dataflow complier only?

I’m reading some guideline but still confused.

Thank you for reading

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Hey @Jaewon_Ahn,

You’re mostly right! The Hailo Dataflow Compiler converts .onnx files to .hef files for Hailo chip execution. The Hailo Model Zoo provides pre-optimized models with all necessary files to streamline compilation.

You can use the Dataflow Compiler alone for custom models, but the Model Zoo offers ready-to-use configurations that simplify the process for common architectures. The Model Zoo actually runs the Dataflow Compiler in the background when you use it. If you have a custom .onnx model, you can compile it with the DFC or the HailoMZ

Let me know if you need help with setup!

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Thank you for your kind reply.

I somehow converted my custom .onnx file to .hef file, but I have no idea the process.

and I’m trying to execute hef file on rasberrypi 5, but it seems like I need to install hailoRT to run it.

is there any guideline for both converting onnx file to hef file and excuting hef file on rasberrypi 5?

Thank you for reading