ArduCam B0399 64-Megapixel Autofocus Camera User Guide

64-Megapixel
Autofocus Camera for Raspberry Pi
Getting Started
Operating instructions, safety information, etc.
Published in April 2022
by ARDUCAM TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED

Installation

Camera Enclosure

To fit a camera board (64MP Autofocus Camera for Raspberry Pi)

1. Pull the cap up.64MP Autofocus Camera for Raspberry Pi
2. Put the module into the bottom panel and install the screws.
3. Put the cap back.

Tripod Mount
There’s a standard tripod mount (1/4″-20) at the back of the enclosure, you can use it with all sorts of tripods.

3 64MP Autofocus Camera for Raspberry Pi

Operating The Camera

Make sure you are running a newer version of Raspberry Pi OS, a fresh install is highly recommended. (01/28/22 or later releases)

1. Download the shell scripts
   wget -O install_pivariety_pkgs.sh https://github.com/ArduCAM/Arducam- Pivariety- V4L2-Driver/releases/download/install_script/install_pivariety_pkgs.sh chmod +x install_pivariety_pkgs.sh

2. Install libcamra-dev ./install_pivariety_pkgs.sh -p libcamera_dev

3. Install libcamera-apps

4. Install the kernel driver ./install_pivariety_pkgs.sh -p 64mp_pi_hawk_eye_kernel_driver

5. Configuration Open /boot/config.txt, under [all], add the following line: dtoverlay=vc4-kms-v3d,cma-512
   Example: [all] # Run as fast as firmware / board allows arm_boost=1 dtoverlay=vc4-kms-v3d,cma-512

For Pi 0 ~ 3 users, pls also:

1. Open a terminal
2. Run sudo raspi-config
3. Navigate to Advanced Options
4. Enable Glamor graphic acceleration
5. Go back to Advanced Options
6. Navigate to GL Driver
7. Select GL (Full KMS)
8. Reboot your Pi For more details, please refer to the official forum guide on how to configure the camera module >>

Operating The Camera
For Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3/4
You need to install the latest Raspberry Pi OS (after 2022/01/28), and do not execute rpi-update After installing the system and drivers (follow the above instructions), add the following information to /boot/config.txt:
[cm4] dtoverlay=arducam_64mp
dtoverlay=arducam_64mp,cam0
Then reboot.
List all cameras: libcamera-still -list-cameras
Specify a camera: libcamera-still -t 0 -camera 1

Quick Start

1. Previewing the camera libcamera-still -t 0 –viewfinder-width 2312 –viewfinder-height 1736
   –viewfinder-width
   Set the width of the preview resolution.
   –viewfinder-height
   Set the height of the preview resolution.
   We’ve dade numerous tests to fird cut tuat the mast-oa anced prev ew resolution for ths camera sts at 2312 % 1736. [pretty decent Quality with best petorratce|
   If you are using Pi Hawk-eye with older Pi models, pis set the resolution to I16MP (superpixel mode):
   —width 4624
   Set the width of the capture.
   —height 3472
   Set the height of the capture. libcamera-still -t S000 –viewfinder-width 2312 –viewfinder-height 1736 –width 4624 –height 3472 -o 64mp.jpg –autofocus

2. Taking a picture with autofocus enabled libcamera-still -t 5000 –viewfinder-width 2312 –viewfinder-height 1736 -o pi_hawk_eye.jpg –autofocus –denoise cdn_off To take full-res photos without overwrite, use: libcamera-still –autofocus –timestamp

3. Focus Control/Adjustment git clone https://github.com/ArduCAM/Arducam-Pivariety-V4L2-Driver.git ed Arducam-Pivariety-V4L2-Driver/focus python3 FocuserExample.py -d /dev/v4l-subdev1
   Press the Up/Down Arrow for focus adjustment, press “ctrl + c” to save, or “r” to reset.

4. Step Adjustments python3 FocuserExample.py -d /dev/v4i-subdev1 –focus-step 10
   While you are trying manual focus control, you can use –foecus-step [number] to configure how many steps the motor in the lens should move when the Up/Down key is pressed. By default, it’s set to 50, and you can change it to any value between 1 ~ 1023.

5. Digital Zoom
   Use -k to enable digital zoom.
   libeamera-still -t 0 –viewfinder-width 2312 –viewfinder-height 1736 -k
   When the preview window pops up, navigate back to the terminal and press the following keys on your keyboard:
   W: Zoom in
   S: Zoom out
   |: Move upward
   K: Move downward
   J: Move left
   L: Move right
   R: Reset
   M: 10x Zoom

Continuous Autofocus
Note: This is a beta version, and we are still making improvements.
You can enable Continuous Autofocus simply by adding –eantinue-autofocus
Example: libcamera-still -t 0 –viewfinder-width 2312 –viewfinder-height 1736 –continue-autofocus

Instructions for Safe Use

To properly use the 64MP Autofocus Camera, kindly note:

• Before connecting, you should always power the Raspberry Pi off and remove the power supply first.
• Make sure the cable on the camera board is locked in place.
• Make sure the cable is correctly inserted in the Raspberry Pi board’s MIPI CSI-2 connector.
• Avoid high temperatures.
• Avoid water, moisture, or conductive surfaces while in operation.
• Avoid folding, or straining the flex cable.
• Avoid cross-threading with tripods.
• Gently push/pull the connector to avoid damaging the printed circuit board.
• Avoid moving or handling the printed circuit board excessively while it’s in operation.
• Handle by the edges to avoid damages from electrostatic discharge.
• Where the camera board is stored should be cool and as dry as possible.
• Sudden temperature/humidity changes can cause dampness in the lens and affect the image/video quality.

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Raspberry Pi and the Raspberry Pi logo are trademarks of the Raspberry Pi Foundation
Arducam High-Resolution Autofocus Camera And Arducam logo are trademarks of ARDUCAM TECHNOLOGY CO.,
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References

• Simplifying embedded vision for all. - Arducam
• GitHub - ArduCAM/Arducam-Pivariety-V4L2-Driver: This driver is used for Arducam mipi camera with Pivariety board
• github.com/ArduCAM/Arducam-Pivariety-V4L2-Driver/releases/download/install_script/install_pivariety_pkgs.sh

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