ArduCam B0357 Varifocal USB Camera Module User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- ArduCam
Table of Contents
2.8-12mm Varifocal USB
Camera Module
2MP AR0230
(SKU: B0357)
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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 B0357 is a new member of Arducam’s USB camera family. It’s a 2MP, UVC compliant, varifocal USB 2.0 camera. This USB camera is based on the 1/2.7″ AR0230 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 B0357 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 support@arducam.com
SPECIFICATION
C a mer a
Sensor| 1/2.7” AR0230
Resolution| 2MP 1928H x 1088V
Data Format| MJPG/YUY2
Dynamic Range| Up to 96 dB
Frame rate| MJPG 30fps@1920 x 1080/1280 x
720/1280 x 1024/1024 x 768/800 x
1080/1280 x 720; 30fps@640 x 480
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Field of View (FOV)| 75°-35°(H)
Lens Mount| M12
Focal Length| 2.8-12mm
IR Sensitivity| Integral IR filter, visible light only
Functionality and Compatibility
Auto Controlled
Features
| Contrast/ Saturation/ Exposure / White balance / Acutance
System Compatibility| Win7/8/10, Linux, and Mac with UVC
Po w er
Power Supply| DC 5V
Working Current| MAX 300mA
Phy s ica l
Operating Temp.| -4°F~158°F (-20°C~+70°C)
Dimension| 38x38x55mm
Connector No.| ZHR-4
Cable Length| 3.3ft (1M)
LENS DIAGRAM
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How to download the program Download the APP Amcap from the following link https://www.arducam.com/downloads/app/AMCap.exeNOTE:
1. For Mac OS, please open the native software facetime and select the video camera “USB Camera”.
2. If used with the Andriod device, USB Camera app and connect adapter are needed. -
How to connect the camera
Connect the one end of the USB cable to the connector provided on the back of B0357, 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 B0357 is named “USB Camera”.
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Menu >Options
The options menu can be used to select the preview 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.
