OV5640 5MP USB Camera (A)

USB Camere, 5 megapixel. UVC protocol

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
Support OS: Windows, Linux, MacOS

Working with Windows PC

Test Software

Most of the 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 Resouce->Software and test.

Testing

Use Camera software of Windows

Search "Camera" and open the software.
Click the setting icon of 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, choose Video Capture Pin... or Still Capture Pin... to configure image/video.

Working with Raspberry Pi

Open a terminal of Raspberry Pi （You can use 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 camera and reboot.
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

FAQ

Question:Why does the camera display abnormally when my hand touch 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?