Introduction
This Arducam module uses the same 12MP IMX477 image sensor as the Raspberry Pi High Quality Camera, but offers a mechanical IR cut-off filter switched automatically based on light condition. The official RPi HQ camera is not sensitive to infrared, and there won’t be a NoIR version. On the contrary, this Arducam camera module not only offers sensitivity to infrared, but also keeps the natural feeling during daylight. It’s fully compatible with all Raspberry Pi models with a camera connector.
Common Specs
Image sensor
| Sensor Model | IMX477 |
| Shutter Type | Rolling Shutter |
| Active Pixels | 4056×3040 |
| Resolution | 12 MP |
| Image Sensor Format | 1/2.3″ |
| Pixel Size | 1.55μm×1.55μm |
Lens Assembly
| Lens Mount | CS Mount |
| F/NO | 1.2 |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus |
| MOD | 0.1 m |
| Lens Focal Length | 6mm |
| Field of View(FoV) | 65° (H) |
| Back Focal Length | 7.53mm |
| Lens Dimention | Φ30×31mm |
Connector & Cable
| Camera Connector | MIPI CSI-2 22-pin |
| Cable Length | 300mm (22-pin), 300mm(15-22pin) |
| Pin # | Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GND | Ground | Power Ground |
| 2 | CAM_D0_N | Output | Pixel Data Lane0 Negative |
| 3 | CAM_D0_P | Output | Pixel Data Lane0 Positive |
| 4 | GND | Ground | Power Ground |
| 5 | CAM_D1_N | Output | Pixel Data Lane1 Negative |
| 6 | CAM_D1_P | Output | Pixel Data Lane1Positive |
| 7 | GND | Ground | Power Ground |
| 8 | CAM_CK_N | Output | Pixel Clock Output Form Sensor Negaitive |
| 9 | CAM_CK_P | Output | Pixel Clock Output Form Sensor Positive |
| 10 | GND | Ground | Power Ground |
| 11 | CAM_D2_N | Output | Pixel Data Lane2 Negative |
| 12 | CAM_D2_P | Output | Pixel Data Lane2 Positive |
| 13 | GND | Ground | Power Ground |
| 14 | CAM_D3_N | Output | Pixel Data Lane3 Negative |
| 15 | CAM_D3_P | Output | Pixel Data Lane3 Positive |
| 16 | GND | Ground | Power Ground |
| 17 | POWER-EN | Input | Power Enable |
| 18 | LED-EN | I/O | LED Enable/XCLK |
| 19 | GND | Ground | Power Ground |
| 20 | SCL | Input | SCCB serial interface clock input |
| 21 | SDA | I/O | SCCB serial interface data I/O |
| 22 | VCC | Power | 3.3V Power Supply |
Quick Start Guide
NOTE
The latest Raspberry Pi Image System is recommended.
Hardware Setup
Note:
If you are running the latest version of Raspberry Pi OS. (January 28th，2022 or later releases, Debian version:11(Bullseye)). You need to update the config file and use libcamera apps.
- For Raspberry Bullseye users running on Pi 4, please do the following:
sudo nano /boot/config.txt Find the line: camera_auto_detect=1, update it to: camera_auto_detect=0 dtoverlay=imx477 Save and reboot.
- For Bullseye users running on Pi 0 ~ 3, please also:
Open a terminal Run sudo raspi-config Navigate to Advanced Options Enable Glamor graphic acceleration Reboot your Pi
If you encounter the display issues, please also execute the following steps:
Open a terminal Run sudo raspi-config Navigate to Advanced Options Navigate to GL Driver Select GL (Full KMS) Reboot your Pi
- For Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3/4
The latest software only supports one camera at this time, CM4 uses CAM1 by default.
If you are running the previous system (Buster legacy and the system before it), you can refer to the User Guide.
First Use
1.Check whether the camera is detected
ls /dev/video0
2.Preview the camera feed
raspistill -t 0 -awb greyworld
3.Save an image
Take a picture after a two-second (time in milliseconds) delay and save it as arducam.jpg.
raspistill -t 1000 -o arducam.jpg -awb greyworld
FAQ/Troubleshooting
The use of the four Raspberry Pi camera applications
FAQ about raspberry pi camera module
