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OV9281 1MP USB Camera (A) User Guide

Overview

Specifications

  • Pixels: 1 million (black and white)
  • Resolution: 1280 × 720
  • Photosensitive chip: OV9281
  • DSP: Auto gain/exposure/white balance
  • Shutter type: Global shutter
  • Camera:
    • CCD size: 1/4inch
    • Aperture (F): 2.2
    • Focal length (EFL): 1.65mm
    • Field of View (FOV): 120°
    • Dynamic range: 52dB
  • Interface type: USB2.0
  • Supported image formats: MJPEG, YUY2
  • Operating temperature: 0°C ~ 50°C
  • Outline dimensions: 25mm × 25mm
  • 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
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

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

Resources

Documents

Softwares

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.

Support

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