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OV5693 5MP USB Camera (A) User Guide

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Specification

  • Pixel: 5MP
  • Sensor: OV5693
  • DSP: Automatic white balance(AWB)\Automatic exposure(AEC)\Automatic gain control(AGC)
  • Camera:
    • CCD Size: 1/4inch
    • Aperture (F): 2.1
    • Focus length (EFL): 2.5mm
    • Field of View (FOV): 135°
  • Focus Type: Auto focus
  • Interface: USB2.0
  • Image:
    • Format: MJPG, YUY2
    • Static image resolution: 2592 × 1944
    • Video recording (MJPG):
      15 FPS 2592 × 1944
      15 FPS 1920 × 1080
      15 FPS 1280 × 720
    • Video recording (YUY2):
      3 FPS 2592 × 1944
      5 FPS 1920 × 1080
      10 FPS 1280 × 720
      15 FPS 640 × 480
  • Operating Voltage: 5V ± 5%
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ 50°C
  • Len Size: 18.00 × 18.00 × 19.39 mm
  • Dimensions: 18.00 × 36.00 mm
  • OS Support: 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 on the top left to configure the image/video.
Usb-camera-manual-1.png
  • 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.
Usb-camera-manual-2.jpg

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
Usb-camera-manual-3.jpg

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
Usb-camera-manual-4.jpg

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

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.


Question:Does the module get hot during use?

 Answer:
It is normal that the module would generate a lot of heat during use.


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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