Overview

Bought in 2023.

The $200 CV camera is a global shutter camera with a 40° FOV 8mm rectilinear lens (smallest FOV available).

Product webpage: https://hupuu.com/camera/1080p-2mp-global-shutter-color-usb-camera-module-yuy2-usb2.0-100fps-mjpeg?sku=UCB543-GS-L8N

Specifications:

Resolution: WUXGA (1920px x 1200px)
Maximum frame rate: 100FPS (5FPS typical)
Exposure: Automatic or manual
- Default is automatic and is very aggressive in reducing exposure (images appear dark)
Lens: 8mm rectilinear (40° FOV)
Connector: USB-A, USB 2.0 plug and play

Additional specifications found on manufacturer webpage.

Decision for purchase: 2022-2023 Camera Decision Matrix

Software

Usage

Plug the camera into a USB port of a computer.

The camera shows up as a camera device.

Windows: Shows up as a camera in Device Manager
Linux: Run the following command to see camera devices
- v4l2-ctl --list-devices

Test the camera with Python (e.g. https://docs.opencv.org/4.7.0/dd/d43/tutorial_py_video_display.html ), an application on the computer, or a webcam testing website.

Hardware

Electrical

Input voltage: 5VDC

Power: 160mA (800 mW )

Mechanical

Weight

Default cable: 48 grams
Camera and lens: 8 grams

Physical Dimensions

Translation:

Through hole diameter 2.3mm (measured 2.5mm )
Pad diameter 3.5mm

There is ~8.2mm from board to top of wire connector when the camera is plugged in (does not include wire attached to the connector). This can be reduced by removing the connector and soldering the wires directly to the board.

Ports and Wires

1 port on board opposite of lens direction. Wire continues in port direction (no bends or turns).

Operating Constraints

No operating constraints. Does not require active cooling.

Other

The lens is S-mount (M12).

$200 CV Camera