ArduCam B0386 16MP IMX519(NOIR) Camera Module User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: ArduCam

Table of Contents

ArduCam B0386 16MP IMX519(NOIR) Camera Module
INTRODUCTION
SPECS
BEFORE YOU START
DRIVER INSTALLATION
OPERATING THE CAMERA
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

ArduCam B0386 16MP IMX519(NOIR) Camera Module

$ArduCam-B0386-16MP-IMX519$NOIR$-Camera-Module- product$

INTRODUCTION

About Arducam

Arducam has been a professional designer and manufacturer of SPI, MIPI, DVP and USB cameras since 2012. We also offer customized turnkey design and manufacturing solution services for customers who want their products to be unique.

About This Camera

It takes zero compromises in specs. With a resolution at 16 megapixels (compared to 8MP and 12MP), a stock lens, a V2-like form factor, and boatloads of improvements, the camera provides a better choice for a whole world of industrial/consumer/etc. applications, it’s compatible with any existing Pi models, work with the latest software from the foundation, and leverages the same tuning algorithms used in the official camera modules. The package contains a camera board with a Sony IMX519 sensor and a stock lens, an FPC cable.

About Customer Service

We have many solutions for kinds of requests. If you need our help or want to customize other models of IMX519 cameras, feel free to contact us at support@arducam.com

SPECS

Camera

Sensor

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Sony IMX519 stacked, back-illuminated sensor 16 megapixels 1.22 µm × 1.22 µm pixel size7.103 mm diagonal

All Raspberry Pi Board

Linux integration
Linux integration| V4L2 driver available
Ribbon Cable Length
Ribbon Cable Length| 150mm

BEFORE YOU START

Please make sure you are running the latest version of Raspberry Pi OS. (January 28th 2022 or later releases, Debian version:11(Bullseye))

For Bullseye users running on Pi 0 ~ 3, please also:
1. Open a terminal
2. Run sudo raspi-conﬁg
3. Navigate to Advanced Options
4. Enable Glamor graphic acceleration
5. Reboot your Pi
For Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3/4
The latest software only supports one camera at this time, CM4 uses CAM1 by default.

DRIVER INSTALLATION

Connect the camera directly to your Raspberry Pi.
Download the shell scripts
wget -O install_pivariety_pkgs.sh https://github.com/ArduCAM/Arducam- Pivariety-V4L 2river/releases/download/install_script/install_pivariety_pkgs.sh
Update your Pi
sudo apt update
Install libcamra-dev
install_pivariety_pkgs.sh -p libcamera_dev
Install libcamera-apps
install_pivariety_pkgs.sh -p libcamera_apps
Install the kernel driver
install_pivariety_pkgs.sh -p imx519_kernel_driver
Reboot

OPERATING THE CAMERA

Test
libcamera-still -t 3000 -o test.jpg
Command Line
libcamera-vid -t 10000 –width 1920 –height 1080 -o test.h264
1. See the camera in live preview:
  libcamera-still -t 0
  For more troubleshooting, please refer to:https://www.arducam.com/docs /cameras-for-raspberrypi/raspberry-pi-libcamera-guide/16mp-autofocus-camera- common-issues-fixes/
2. Record Video
  For example, record an H.264 10s video with the frame size 1920W × 1080H.