OV2710 2MP USB Camera (A)

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OV2710 2MP USB Camera (A)
USB-Camera

USB Camere, 2 megapixel. UVC protocol
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Introduction

USB Camera, OV2710 sensor. 2 megapixel. Supports UVC protocol.

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Specifications

  • Pixels: 2MP
  • Resolution: 1920 × 1080
  • Sensor chip: OV2710
  • DSP: Auto gain/exposure/white balance
  • Camera:
    • CCD size: 1/2.7inch
    • Aperture (F): 2.8
    • Focal length (EFL): 2.9mm
    • Field of View (FOV): 145°
    • Dynamic range: 69dB
  • Interface type: USB2.0
  • Supported image formats: MJPEG, YUY2
  • Operating temperature: 0°C ~ 50°C
  • Outline dimensions: 38mm × 38mm
  • Supported systems: Windows, Linux

Working with Windows PC

Test Software

Currently, a camera app is generally pre-installed on most Windows 10 systems. You can simply open this built-in Windows camera app to perform testing.
If you are using Windows 7 or cannot find the camera app in the system, you can download and install the AMCAP test software provided by us from Resources->Software.

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
Usb-camera-manual-1.png
  • 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
Usb-camera-manual-2.jpg

Working with Raspberry Pi

Preview with Plugins

  • 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
Usb-camera-manual-3.jpg

Preview with Scripts

  • Install opencv
sudo apt-get install python3-opencv
  • Download the demo and test
wget https://files.waveshare.com/wiki/common/Usb_camera_examples.zip
unzip Usb_camera_examples.zip
cd Usb_camera_examples
sudo python3 Usb_camera_examples.py

Working with Jetson Nano Developer Kit

Preview with Commands

  • 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
Usb-camera-manual-4.jpg

Preview with Scripts

  • Install opencv
sudo apt-get install python3-opencv
  • Download the demo and test
wget https://files.waveshare.com/wiki/common/Usb_camera_examples.zip
unzip Usb_camera_examples.zip
cd Usb_camera_examples
sudo python3 Usb_camera_examples.py

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

Resources

Documents

Software

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  • Avoid touching the components on the PCB backside to prevent affecting electrical performance


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


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


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The OV2710 2MP USB Camera (A) does not record audio with video. It only has a USB interface for video streaming, and no microphone is embedded.

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