ArduCam B020101 Low Light USB Camera Module with Metal Case User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- ArduCam
Table of Contents
Low Light USB Camera
Module with Metal Case 2MP Sony IMX291
(SKU: B020101)
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INTRODUCTION
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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 USB Camera,
The B020101 is a new member of Arducam’s USB camera family. It’s a 2MP, UVC compliant, wide-angle, low light USB 2.0 camera. This USB camera is based on the 1/2.8” Sony IMX291 image sensor, and you can read more about its specs in the next chapter. Arducam also provides a sample application that demonstrates some of the features of this camera. -
About UVC
The B020101 is a UVC-compliant camera. The native UVC drivers of Windows, Linux, and Mac shall be compatible with this camera so that it does not require extra drivers to be installed. -
About CustomerService
If you need our help or want to customize other models of USB cameras, feel free to contact us at [email protected]
SPECS.
Camera
Sensor| 1/2.8″ IMX291
Resolution| 2MP 1945H x 1109V
Data Format| MJPG/YUY2/H.264
Dynamic Range| 80 dB
Minimum Range| 0.001Lux
Frame rate| MJPG 30fps@1080P; YUY2 30fps@640 x 360; H.264 30fps@1920 x
1080;
Lens
Field of View (FOV)| D=120°
Lens Mount| M12
Focusing Range| 3.3ft (1 M) to infinity
IR Sensitivity| Integral IR filter, visible light only, and
Compatibility
Functionality
**Auto Controlled Features| I Contrast/ Saturation/ Exposure /
White balance / Acutance
Audio| Dual microphones
System Compatibility**| Win7/8/10, Linux, and Mac with UVC (Android
compatibility, contact us for support.)
Power Supply
**Power| DC 5V
Working Current**| MAX 300mA
Physical
Operating Temp.| 4°F-167°F (-20°C—+75°C)
Dimension| 36x44x33mm
Connector No.| ZHR-4
Cable Length| 3.3ft (1 M)
QUICK START
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How to download the program
Download the APP Amcap from the following link https://www.arducam.com/downloads/app/AMCap.exe
NOTE:
1. For Mac OS, please open the native software facetime and select the video camera “USB Camera” .
2. Android compatibility, contact us for support. If used with the Android device, USB camera APP and connect adapter are needed.
3. Please feel free to contact us if you need H.264 software. -
How to connect the camera
Connect the one end of the SB cable to the connector provided on the back of B020101, and connect the other end to the USB 2.0 host controller on the computer.
How to use the program (Windows demo only)
The Menu bar at the top of the shown image contains a few menu items and the current preview resolution and the frame rate are displayed on the bottom bar when the application is running. The following sections describe each of the menu items in detail.
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Menu >Devices
This menu will show the available video devices to host PC. The B020101 is named “USB Camera”. This camera support capturing audio, so the menu shows the “USB 2.0”. -
Menu >Options
The options menu can be used to select the preview and audio and image parameters supported by this camera.
Video Capture Filter -> Video Proc Amp/Camera Control
Video Capture Pin -
Menu > Capture
The capture menu is used to capture the still image and video by using this application. You can also select the related parameters.
NOTE: If you want to get the voice from the microphone, you need to select the option “Capture Audio” before capturing the video.