# Active Cable Extension Kit for RPi Camera Modules

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** AC-U6248 · **Brand:** [Arducam](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/arducam-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/cable-extension-kit-for-rpi-camera-modules-v1v2hqarducam-series.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/cable-extension-kit-for-rpi-camera-modules-v1v2hqarducam-series.html.md))

Extend your Raspberry Pi camera connection up to 15 meters.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $82.65 (inc GST) — $75.14 AUD, exc GST
- **Quantity discounts:** 6+ $72.13 (exc GST) · 12+ $69.87 (exc GST)

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 2 today; more stock is typically available with a 14–17 day lead time.

## Description

A cable extension kit that converts high-speed MIPI CSI-2 interface into LAN connection so you can put a Pi camera up to 15 meters away from your Raspberry Pi.

The kit works out of the box with any of the following cameras:

- Official camera module V1/V2/HQ
- Raspberry Pi Official Camera Module 3
- Arducam OV5647/IMX219/IMX477 Series
- Arducam 16MP Series
- Arducam 64MP Series
 
No extra software/configuration is needed.

- Longer Cable Length: Extend your pi camera connection up to 15 meters.
- Zero Configuration: plug-n-play out of the box.
- Natively Supported: works with official V1, V2, and HQ, and all Arducam Pi cameras.
- LAN Cable Included: No need for extra hardware.
- Highly Compatible: ready for the latest Raspberry Pi OS and camera software (libcamera).
 
**NOTE: The Active Cable Kit requires Bullseye OS for best performance and widest range of camera compatibilities.**

**Demo**

### DOCUMENTATIONS

- [Cable Extension Kit Getting Started.pdf](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/arducam-cable-extension-kit-getting-started_16666160251.pdf)
- [Ethernet Extension Solution for Arducam Multi-Camera Kit](https://docs.arducam.com/Raspberry-Pi-Camera/Multi-Camera-CamArray/quick-start/#extension-solution-for-multi-camera)
- [Arducam Camera Extension Solution](https://docs.arducam.com/Raspberry-Pi-Camera/Camera-Extension-Solution/Introduction/)
- [3D drawing for U6248](https://www.uctronics.com/download/Mechanical_Drawing/U6248.STEP)
- [Arducam Ethernet Extension Kit for Raspberry Pi Cameras](https://docs.arducam.com/Raspberry-Pi-Camera/Camera-Extension-Solution/Ethernet-Extension-Kit/)
 
### PACKING LIST

- 1 × Rx board
- 1 × Tx board
- 1 × 1-meter LAN cable
- 2 × 8cm ribbon flex cables for MIPI CSI-2 Transmission
- 1 × mounting screw pack
 
### FAQ

 **Can I use LAN cables longer than 15 meters?** ArduCam successfully tried it with longer cables (20 meters), but as far as stability is concerned, please keep it to no more than 15 meters.

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/a/c/ac-u6248-showcase.jpg)