MaixCAM User Guide

1. Introduction to MaixCAM

MaixCAM is a hardware product designed for the rapid deployment of AI vision, audio, and AIOT applications. It serves as a platform for quickly verifying product prototypes and moving to mass production, featuring a powerful yet cost-effective processor with integrated cameras, screens, WiFi, and a complete, easy-to-use software ecosystem.

Target Use Cases and Audience:

AI Algorithm Deployment: AI engineers can quickly deploy their AI models on real hardware (MaixCAM) using easy-to-use model conversion tools and SDKs.
STEM Education: With the MaixPy SDK and development tools, teachers can focus on teaching while students quickly get hands-on experience without needing to develop hardware or software.
University Research and Education: Comprehensive documentation and tutorials provide learning paths for students at all levels, while RISC-V and AI technologies offer tools for research.
Prototyping for Makers and Engineers: Well-designed hardware, extensive peripherals, and easy-to-use software let you quickly turn ideas into reality without getting bogged down by basic development tasks.
Enterprise Product Upgrades and Deployment: Quickly deploy products without high R&D costs, or add AI vision to existing equipment for smart enhancements.
Competitions: MaixCAM + MaixPy + MaixCDK provide rapid innovation for competitions. The platform has already been used to win various awards.

2. MaixCAM Hardware Overview

MaixCAM hardware info, more info please refer to CPU's datasheet.
And there is another model called MaixCAM-Pro.

Component	Description
CPU Big Core	1GHz RISC-V C906 (plus an optional 1GHz ARM A53 for Linux)
CPU Small Core	700MHz RISC-V C906 running RTOS
Low-Power Core	25~300MHz 8051 for low-power applications
NPU	1TOPS@INT8, BF16 model support, operators for popular models like Mobilenetv2, YOLOv5, YOLOv8
Memory	256MB DDR3
Storage	TF card or SD NAND boot
Camera	Up to 5MP, officially supports 4MP GC4653 and OS04A10 (4-lane MIPI CSI, 22-pin interface, supports dual CSI split)
Screen	2.3" HD IPS touch screen, 552x368 resolution (2-lane MIPI DSI output, 31-pin standard interface, 6-pin capacitive touch)
Audio Output	Onboard PA amplifier for 1W or less speakers
Audio Input	Built-in analog silicon mic for audio input
Network	Onboard WiFi6 + BLE5.4 module, Ethernet versions available
USB	Type-C USB2.0, support device and host mode, support USB camera
IO Ports	2 x 14-pin 2.54mm headers, 800mil spacing, breadboard-compatible
Buttons	1 x RST button + 1 x USER (function) button
LEDs	Power LED + User LED
Codec	H.264/H.265/MJPEG hardware decode, supports 2K@30fps encoding/decoding
Peripherals	I2C/SPI/UART/ADC/PWM/WDT
Case	3D printed with two screw mounts for attaching to stands

3. MaixCAM Software Ecosystem

MaixCAM offers more than just hardware. It comes with a complete software ecosystem, including:

Name	Description	Image/Video
MaixPy	Python SDK optimized for MaixCAM with simple APIs and hardware acceleration	Refer toMaixPy
MaixVision	AI vision IDE for programming, running code, live image preview, and graphical programming
MaixHub	Online AI model training platform that requires no AI expertise or expensive hardware
MaixCDK	C++ version of MaixPy for C/C++ developers	Refer to MaixCDK
App Store	Download tools and applications, or upload your own	Refer to App Store
Share Center	A space for developers to share projects and experiences	Refer to Share center

4. MaixCAM Documentation

4.1. Official Resources (by Sipeed)

MaixCAM Documentation(This documentation)
MaixPy Documentation (Python SDK) (Source Code)
MaixCDK Documentation (C/C++ SDK) (Source Code)
System Source Code
Schematic
Camera and Lens Documentation
Core Board Hardware Documentation
MaixCAM Case Model
MaixCAM Stand Model

4.2. Chip Documentation

MaixCAM is based on Sipeed's LiecheeRV-Nano core board, which uses the SG2002 chip. The following resources may also be useful:

Note: While MaixCAM can use documentation from LicheeRV-Nano and SG2002, LicheeRV-Nano and other SG2002 products cannot use MaixPy, MaixCDK, or MaixVision software. Please ensure you choose the right product for your development needs.

4.3. Community Resources

MaixHub App Store
MaixHub Share Plaza
makerworld.com (recommended) or makerworld.com.cn — search for MaixCAM
GitHub Open Source Projects: github.com Search: MaixCAM / MaixCAM2 / MaixPy

TAG： PCB800099 Raspberry Pi 5 PD Trigger Raspberry Pi 5 USB A C Mini PD Trigger Activation Power Adapter To Solve Non-PD-Power system error warning Raspberry Pi 5 Audio Jack JETSON-NANO-MINI Zero LCD HAT (A) Raspberry Pi 5 Raspberry Pi 10.1 inch QLED Quantum Dot Display 1280x720 Capacitive Touchscreen DDC/CI For Computer PC/Jetson/Game Raspberry Pi 3.5 inch LCD G Display Resistive TouchScreen 60fps ST7796 320x480 Also For Arduino/Pico2/ESP32/RP2040/RP2350 RTL8723 WIFI SDIO Expansion Module Board For Luckfox Pico Mini B /Luckfox Pico Plus /Luckfox Pico Pro /Luckfox Pico Max DeepSeek XiaoZhi AI Voice Chat Robot BOX ESP32-S3 Development Board 3.5 inch QSPI LCD N16R8 Touchscreen Display 6-Axis /Camera /SD SpotPear ESP32 C6 AI 1.54inch Development Board 1.54 inch TouchScreen Display DeepSeek Arduino IR Thermal Imaging Camera 8.8inch LCD 1920x480 Computer PC Monitor Display Secondary Screen TypeC USB CPU RAM Raspberry Pi RTC WatchDog Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe to M.2 5G/4G/3G HAT With RM520N-GL AI Machine Vision Kit OAK-D-POE JPEG Encoder 12MP IP67 Waterproof 4TOPS OpenCV Camera Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3 Sensor Assembly IMX708 Official Original 11.9MP Camera ESP32 S3 Development Board 1.91 inch AMOLED Display Screen For Arduino LVGL With SD-Port/ QMI8658C 6-Axis Sensor

Sipeed MaixCAM SG2002 RISC-V AI Camera Kit with Screen Audio WIFI6 Linux Board

4.1. Official Resources (by Sipeed)
4.2. Chip Documentation
4.3. Community Resources