ArduCam Mega 3MP Camera

SKU: AC-B0400 Brand: Arducam

The most versatile camera made for microcontrollers.

$42.85 AUD, inc GST

$38.95 AUD, exc GST

In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM
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For next-day delivery, the shipping address must be in the AusPost next-day network, eParcel Express must be selected, and the order must be placed before 2PM AEST Mon-Thurs excluding NSW Public Holidays. Orders may be delayed due to AusPost pickup timings and order verifications. eParcel Express is typically a 1-day service within the AusPost next-day network, though it is sometimes 2+ days.

Quantity Discounts:

10-25 $37.78 (exc GST)
25+ $37.01 (exc GST)

Arducam Mega 3MP Rolling Shutter camera is the latest product developed by Arducam Team. The Ultra High Stability and Accuracy and Open Source API features of this camera can realize your project more effectively. Arducam team is committed to creating more convenient and more efficient camera solutions. Arducam have expanded the using scope of the image sensor, enabling the camera to realize your various projects.
Meanwhile, the camera is featured Low power consumption and 42ms Quick Response.We also support using multi Mega camera at the same time. With the Multi camera Adapter board you can connect up to 4 cameras on a single MCU. The open-source SDK also help you complete your project freely.

Applications

Assets Monitoring
Space Journey
Environmental Observation
Dynamics Capture
loT Automation

Features

Easy Using: Extremely easy to use. High-level commands were built in so you manipulate the camera through API access like using a DSLR camera via button clicks.
Power Saving: Quick sleep and quick wake-up (within 42ms). No worry of loading long register settings. The power consumption is as low as under 200mW.
Multiplexing: Up to 4 cameras running on a single MCU by using an adapter board. They capture at the same time with sequential readout then.
Open Source SDK: The SDK is fully open-source with MIT license. A lean architecture with a hardware abstraction layer, enabling you to add a new MCU without effort.
One Fits All: It fits any microcontroller with a single standard SPI interface (either native or mimic). 8-bit, 16-bit or 32-bit, ARM, RISC-V, or others. Arduino, STM8/STM32, ESP8266/ESP32, MSP430, Nordic, Renesas, and countless more.

Specifications

Item Type	Mega
Optical Size	1/4''
Speed	8Mhz
Number of effective pixels	2048x1536
Power Supply	3.3V/5V
Interface	SPI(4-wire)
Shutter Type	Rolling Shutter
Color Filter	Color
Power Consumption(ldle/Working)	185mW-585mW
Field of View	68.75°(D)
F.NO	F2.8
Lens Type	Stock Lens
Focal Length	3.3mm
Focus Distance	6cm-INF
Electric Current (Idle/Working)	56mA-136mA
Output Format	RGB/YUV/JPEG
Camera Board Size	33x33x17 mm

Package Includes

1 x Arducam Mega 3MP SPI Camera
1 x 300mm 6pin cable

Documentation

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