{"title":"Arducam 5MP Plus OV5642 Mini Camera Module","handle":"arducam-5mp-plus-ov5642-mini-camera-module","url":"/products/arducam-5mp-plus-ov5642-mini-camera-module","description":"The Arducam 5MP Plus OV5642 Mini is an SPI-enabled camera module designed for low-cost microcontrollers like Arduino and RP2040. With 5MP resolution and a generous 8MB frame buffer, it supports JPEG compression, multiple capture modes, and RAW/YUV/RGB output formats — all controllable via SPI for simplified integration.\n\nA step up from the Arducam-M-5MP, this module features an M12 mount lens holder with interchangeable lenses. Multiple modules can be controlled from the same microcontroller, and code libraries are available for Arduino, STM32, Chipkit, Raspberry Pi, and BeagleBone Black.\n\nKey Features\n\n\n5MP Resolution – Active array 2592 × 1944, supports 1080p, 720p, VGA, QVGA\n\nSPI Interface – Up to 8MHz, simplified microcontroller integration\n\n8MB Frame Buffer – Single/multiple shoot, burst read, and short movie recording\n\nMultiple Output Formats – RAW, YUV, RGB, JPEG compression\n\nInterchangeable Lens – M12 mount (default 55° FOV lens included)\n\nMulti-Camera Support – Control multiple modules from one microcontroller\n\nLow Power Mode – For battery-powered applications\n\n\nSpecifications\n\n\nSensor: OV5642\n\nPower Supply: 3.3–5V\n\nPixel Size: 1.4µm × 1.4µm\n\nShutter: Rolling shutter\n\nDefault Lens: 1/4\" sensor, EFL 4.9mm, F/2.2, 60° HFOV\n\nSize: 34 × 24mm\n\nWeight: 20g\n\nOperating Temperature: -10°C to +55°C\n\n\nIdeal For\n\nArduino and RP2040 camera projects\nImage capture and processing applications\nMulti-camera setups\nIoT and embedded vision projects\n\n\nResources\n\nUser Guide (PDF)\nOV5642 Sensor Datasheet (PDF)\nApplication Note (PDF)\n3D Drawing (STEP)\nSource Code on GitHub\n","vendor":"SparkFun","product_type":"physical","in_stock":false,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":3136,"title":"Default Title","sku":"SF-DEV-18440","price":185.88,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":false,"available_quantity":0,"option1":"Default Title"}]}