IMX179 8MP USB Camera (B)

IMX179 8MP USB Camera (B) USB Camera, 8MP

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Overview

Specifications

• Pixels: 8 million
• Resolution: 3264 × 2448
• Photosensitive chip: IMX179
• DSP: Auto gain/exposure/white balance
• Camera:
  • CCD dimensions: 1/3.2inch
  • Aperture (F): 2.0
  • Focal length (EFL): 3.8mm
  • Field of View (FOV): 75°
• Interface type: USB2.0
• Supported image formats: MJPEG, YUY2
• Operating temperature: 0°C ~ 50°C
• Outline dimensions: 9mm × 62mm
• Supported systems: Windows, Linux

Working with Windows PC

Test Software

Currently, a camera software is generally pre-installed with Windows 10 systems. You can test it by opening the camera software that comes with your Windows computer.
If you are using the Windows 7 system, or if the camera software cannot be found in the system, you can download and install the AMCAP test software provided by us from Resources->Softwares.

Test Steps

Window camera software

• Search for "Camera" to open the software
• Click the gear icon in the upper left corner to open the settings interface, where you can set the resolution for taking pictures or videos

• Click the video or capture icon on the right to switch between recording and shooting

AMCap software

• Download and install AMCap software
• You can click on the Option option and select Video Capture Pin... or Still Capture Pin... to set the parameters of the image and video

Working with Raspberry Pi

• Open the Raspberry Pi terminal, enter the command to install the Luvcview software
  • sudo apt-get install luvcview -y
• After installation, enter the command on the terminal to open the software for USB camera testing

sudo luvcview -s 1920x1080

Working with Jetson Nano Developer Kit

• Open the Jetson Nano Developer Kit terminal (open with Ctrl+Alt+T or mouse click)
• Input the following command to preview:
  • nvgstcapture-1.0 --camsrc=0
• After inputting, a preview window will open

Note: In practical application, you may need to call with a program, and you can refer to Opencv and other related image processing library materials by yourself

Resource

Document

• User Manual

Software

• Amcap software
• mjpg-streamer-master

FAQ

Question: If the hand touches the back of the PCB, will the camera display abnormalities?

 Answer:

• Do not touch the components on the back of the PCB with your hands to avoid affecting the electrical characteristics

Question: Does the module get hot during use?

 Answer:

• During use, the module heats up significantly and may feel hot, which is normal.

Question: Why can't I control parameters like brightness, contrast, etc.?

 Answer:

• If you are using Mac and Opencv, some parameter settings cannot be used, it is recommended to use Linux and V4L2 drivers.

Question:Could you please confirm if the terminal type of this product is a 2.54 pitch JST XH connector?

 Answer:

It is SH1.0 5PIN pitch1.0.

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Question:USB cables are 4-core, but this product has 5 cores. Could you please explain why this is the case?

 Answer:

There are two ground pins, that is the reason why it has 5pins instead of 4pins.

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