Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent value for money
For the price, you cannot beat this 5MP module. It arrived well-packaged, and the cable length is sufficient for most prototype enclosures. Works great for object detection demos.
Description
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| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Sensor Model | OmniVision OV5640 |
| Resolution | 5 Megapixels (2592 x 1944) |
| Interface | DVP / MIPI CSI-2 |
| Lens Mount | Standard M12 Screw Mount |
| Focus Type | Manual Focus Adjustable |
| Viewing Angle | 75 Degrees Diagonal |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V Logic, 2.8V Analog |
| Compatibility | Xiao Meige FPGA, Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano |
| PCB Dimensions | 32mm x 32mm |
| Package Includes | Camera Module, Flexible Cable, Lens Cap |
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent value for money
For the price, you cannot beat this 5MP module. It arrived well-packaged, and the cable length is sufficient for most prototype enclosures. Works great for object detection demos.
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable for industrial prototyping
We used several of these for a student robotics project. The low-light performance is decent, and the frame rate at 1080p is stable. No driver issues on our Linux-based controller.
Anonymous
Mar 16, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great sensor, manual focus needed
The OV5640 sensor provides excellent color reproduction. Just note that you need to manually adjust the focus upon arrival, which took a few minutes but resulted in sharp images.
Anonymous
Mar 08, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good documentation support
The hardware is solid. I appreciated that the pinout matches standard layouts, making it easy to wire up. Deducting one star only because the lens cap feels a bit flimsy.
Anonymous
Mar 06, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for FPGA projects
This module works flawlessly with my Xiao Meige board. The image quality is crisp, and the DVP interface was easy to implement in Verilog. Highly recommended for embedded vision tasks.
Anonymous
Mar 05, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Sharp images right out of the box
Impressed by the clarity of the images. The automatic exposure works well in varying lighting conditions. A must-have component for anyone working with FPGA development boards.
Q: Does this module support MIPI interface or only DVP?
A: The OV5640 sensor supports both interfaces, but this specific breakout board is configured primarily for DVP output to ensure compatibility with the Xiao Meige FPGA board. MIPI pins are present but may require specific configuration.
Q: Is a separate power regulator needed for the 2.8V analog supply?
A: Yes, while the logic runs on 3.3V, the analog section requires a clean 2.8V supply. Most FPGA boards have an onboard LDO for this, but please verify your specific board's schematic.
Q: Are sample Verilog codes available for the Xiao Meige board?
A: Yes, we provide basic Verilog examples for capturing and displaying video on our GitHub repository. Search for 'OV5640 Xiao Meige examples' to find the latest drivers.
Q: What is the maximum frame rate at 1080p resolution?
A: At 1920x1080 resolution, the module can achieve up to 30 frames per second depending on your clock speed and processing pipeline efficiency.
Q: Can I use this camera outdoors?
A: The module itself functions well outdoors, but it does not have an IP-rated weatherproof enclosure. You will need to house it in a protective case for outdoor deployment.