Camera interface with a microcontroller

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Hi, I want to interface a 5MP camera with a microcontroller. The overall cost of both must be below 15 dollars. I want to simply take a picture and share the raw data/image over esp or bluetooth module. Please tell me if it is possible. I have purchased OV5642 non FIFO version

but so far i have not been able to program the camera module with any microcontroller. I dont want to use the shield as it will increase the cost of the product. Do suggest me other 5MP cameras and microcontrollers if they are feasible. Thank you :slight_smile:

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asfagus:
... suggest me other 5MP cameras and microcontrollers if they are feasible. Thank you :slight_smile:

If you are looking to capture and display images, then look elsewhere than Arduino.

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If you want assistance in designing a product, then you may find help by asking in;

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Giving details of the project etc.

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ChrisTenone:
If you are looking to capture and display images, then look elsewhere than Arduino.

Have you any recommendation?

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asfagus's thread in Gigs & Collaborations:
http://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=577312

asfagus:
Have you any recommendation?

You'll probably need to use a single board computer (SBC) rather than an Arduino board. You could look at the Raspberry Pi Zero or Raspberry Pi Zero W. The problem with those boards is the places you can order them on the Internet use them as a promo item to upsell accessories so they set the maximum order quantity to 1. This means you could pay as much or more on postage as you did for the SBC rather than being able to order in quantity to get the per-unit shipping cost down. So you'll have trouble making your budget unless you happen to be able to pick them up in person.

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You might consider the Onion Omega 2 which slots in a bit below the RaspberryPi 0W but has support for USB and SPI devices, has integrated wifi, runs a Linux variant operating system, and is available in production quantity through regular distributors and under your cost target.

Without having looked extensively finding a component 5 MP camera under $15 with an easily supported interface might be the bigger problem.

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I will try it and post if i have any problems.Thanks for the help! :slight_smile:

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Hi,

I would suggest you to try Pixy Camera. Give it a search online. You can easily interface it with Arduino UNO via SPI Protocol. I have worked on it once and it can't do complex image processing but it can help with color recognition etc. Worth a try.

If you need help in its interfacing let me know, I will help you out.

Thanks.

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jackthom41:
Hi,

I would suggest you to try Pixy Camera. Give it a search online. You can easily interface it with Arduino UNO via SPI Protocol. I have worked on it once and it can't do complex image processing but it can help with color recognition etc. Worth a try.

If you need help in its interfacing let me know, I will help you out.

Thanks.

Hi, i had looked into Pixy Cameras before. Not only is its resolution unknown, its price is approx 40-60$. If i wanted to build that expensive i would go for Arducam FIFO only!