OV5640 5MP USB Camera (A)

OV5640 5MP USB Camera (A) USB Camere, 5 megapixel. UVC protocol

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Introduction

USB Camera, OV5640 sensor. 5 megapixel. Supports UVC protocol.

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Specification

• Pixel: 5MP
• Resolution: 2592 × 1944
• Sensor: OV5640
• DSP: Automatic white balance(AWB)\Automatic exposure(AEC)\Automatic gain control(AGC)
• Camera Specification:
  • CCD Size: 1/4 inch
  • Aperture (F): 2.1
  • Focus Length (EFL): 2.5 mm
  • Field of View (FOV): 135°(D) 95°(H) 70°(V)
  • Focus Type: AF
• Interface: USB1.0
• Image:
  • Image Format: MJPG, YVY2
  • Image Resolution: 2592 × 1944
  • Video:

    5 FPS 2592 × 1944 (FULL)

    15 FPS 1920 × 1080 (HD)

    15 FPS 1280 × 720 (720P)

• Working voltage: 5V ± 5%
• Working Temperature: 0°C ~ 50°C
• Lens Size: 18.00 × 18.00 × 19.39 mm
• Dimension: 18.00 × 36.00 mm
• OS Support: Windows, Linux, MacOS

Working with Windows PC

Test Software

Most of Windows 10 PC has pre-install Camera software, you can use it to test the USB camera.
If your PC doesn't have Camera software, you can also download the AMCap test software from Resource->Software and test.

Testing

Use Camera Software of Windows

• Search "Camera" and open the software.
• Click the setting icon on the top left to configure the image/video.

• You can click the icons on the right to switch between Image Capture or Video Recording.

AMCap Software

• Download and install the AMCap software.
• You can click the Options option, and choose Video Capture Pin... or Still Capture Pin... to configure the image/video.

Working with Raspberry Pi

Buster

• Open a terminal of Raspberry Pi (You can use the Ctrl+Alt+T shortcut):
• Edit the modules file:

sudo nano /etc/modules

• Add the following command in the document and save:

bcm2835-v4l2

• Ues command sudo raspi-config to open the configuration:
  • Choose Interface Option -> Camera -> Yes to enable the camera and reboot.

Bullseye

You can directly test the USB camera on the Bullseye system.

Camera Test

• Open a Terminal of Pi and install luvcview tool with the following command:
  • sudo apt-get install luvcview -y
• After installing, use the following command to test the USB camera.
  • sudo luvcview -s 1920 x 1080

Working with Jetson Nano Developer Kit

• Open a terminal of Jetson Nano Developer Kit (You can use the Ctrl+Alt+T shortcut or open it by Mouse).
• Use the following command for previewing:
  • nvgstcapture-1.0 --camsrc=0
• With the command, a preview window is opened.

【Notice】You may need to use the camera by script/codes, in this case, you can refer to tools/libraries like Opencv yourself.

Resources

Documents

• User Manual (discontinued)

Software

• Amcap software
• mjpg-streamer-master

FAQ

Question:Why does the camera display abnormally when my hand touches it back?

 Answer:

Do not touch the components on the back of the PCB with your hands, so as not to affect the electrical characteristics.

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Question:Does the module get hot during use?

 Answer:

Normally, the module would generate a lot of heat during use.

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Question:Why can't I control brightness, contrast, or other parameters?

 Answer:

If you are using a Mac system and Opencv, some parameter settings are not available, so we recommend using a Linux system and the V4L2 driver.

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Question:Whether I can use OV5640 5MP USB Camera with labview?

 Answer:

The OV5640 5MP USB Camera supports the UVC protocol, which is a standard for USB video devices. This means it should be compatible with most software that can interface with USB cameras. However, we have not tested with LabVIEW.

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Question:What is the maximum USB length supported?

 Answer:

Regarding the maximum USB cable length, USB 2.0 has a maximum cable length of 5 meters for data transfer without the use of hubs or signal boosters.

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