ArduCam USB Camera Module B0196 User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- ArduCam
Table of Contents
ArduCam USB Camera Module B0196
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 B0196 is a new member of the Arducam’s USB camera family. It’s an 8MP, UVC compliant, USB 2.0 camera. This USB camera is based on 1/4” Sony IMX219 image sensor, and you can learn more about its specs in the next chapter. Arducam also provides the sample application that demonstrates some features of this camera. -
About UVC
The B0196 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 Customer Service
If you need our help or want to customize other models of USB cameras, feel free to contact us at [email protected]
QUICK START
- How to download the program
Download the APP Amcap from the following link https://www.arducam.com/downloads/app/AMCap.exe
NOTE:
1. If used with the Android device, USB Camera APP and connect adapter are needed.
2. For Mac OS, please open the native software facetime and select the video camera “USB Camera” .- How to connect the camera
Connect the one end of the USB 2.0 cable to the USB 2.0 connector provided on the back of B0196, 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 con-tains 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
Menu >Devices
This menu will show the available video devices to host PC. The B0196 named
USB Camera.
Menu >Options
The options menu can be used to select the pre-view and image parameters
supported by this camera.
Video Capture Pin
Video Capture Filter - > Video Proc Amp/Camera Control
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.
SPECS
Camera
Sensor| 1/4” IMX219
Resolution| 8MP 3264H x 2448V
Data Format| MJPG/YUY2
Frame Rate
| MJPG 15fps@3264 x 2448, 30fps@1080P; YUY2
30fps@800x 600
Lens
Field of View (FOV)| H=62.2°, V=48.8°
Focusing Range| 20cm to infinity
IR Sensitivity| Integral IR filter, visible light
only
Functionality and Compatibility
Adjustable Features| Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Sharpness, Gamma, White
balance.
System Compatibility| Win7/8/10, Linux, Mac and Android with UVC
Power
Power Supply| DC 5V
Working Current| MAX 200mA
Physical
Operating Temp.| -4°F~167°F (-20°C~+75°C)
Dimension| 38mmx38mm
Cable Length| 3.3ft (1m)