ArduCam Mega SPI Camera for Any Microcontroller User Guide

June 5, 2024
ArduCam

ArduCam Mega SPI Camera for Any Microcontroller

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Connecting the Camera to an Arduino UNO

  • Arducam Mega Camera PinoutArduCam-Mega-SPI-Camera-for-Any-Microcontroller-1
  • WiringArduCam-Mega-SPI-Camera-for-Any-Microcontroller-2

Operating the Camera

  • Select Platform ArduCam-Mega-SPI-Camera-for-Any-Microcontroller-3

  • Choose the ArducamSpiCamera ExampleArduCam-Mega-SPI-Camera-for-Any-Microcontroller-4

  • Download programArduCam-Mega-SPI-Camera-for-Any-Microcontroller-5

  • Open The ArducamSpiCamera GUI Tool
    Select the port number of Arduino UNO, set baud rate to 921600, click open .ArduCam-Mega-SPI-Camera-for-Any-Microcontroller-6

  • The camera is up and running.ArduCam-Mega-SPI-Camera-for-Any-Microcontroller-7
    NOTE: You can also use the Arducam Mega with other Arduino boards with SPI interfaces, like Mega, Mega 2560, DUE, Nano 33 BLE, etc.

Platforms That Are Already in Our SDK

  • ESP32/ESP8266 >
  • Raspberry Pi Pico >
  • STMicroelectronics STM32 Series >
  • Texas Instruments MSP430 >
  • Raspberry Pi >

NOTE: Connecting the Arducam Mega to any MCU you are familiar with is super easy and simple, simple use the following resources:

  • Arducam Mega timing >
  • Wiring diagram of Arducam Mega >
  • How to write the SPI driver for your platform >
  • C API Reference >
  • C++ API Reference >
  • How to use the ArducamSpiCamera GUI tool >

Instructions for Safe Use

To properly use the Arducam Mega Camera, kindly note:

  • Before connecting, you should always power the HOST MCU off and remove the power supply first.
  • Make sure you connect the wires correctly.
  • Avoid high temperatures.
  • Avoid water, moisture, or conductive surfaces while in operation.
  • Avoid folding, or straining the flex cable.
  • 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 damage 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.

References

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