Camera Cable
This cable connects the camera to the Raspberry Pi through the y-axis cable carrier.
Common specs
| cable | Shielded 28AWG/1p + 24AWG/2c 1p = 1 twisted pair (for data) 2c = 2 core (for power) |
| connector 1 | 4-pin female waterproof 90 degree connector |
| connector 2 | Right-angle USB Type A connector |
| labels | CAM |
| CAD model | Onshape |
| Purchase | The FarmBot Shop |
| notes | Cable must be shielded USB cable or there will be EMI issues. |
Variant specs
Camera Cable - 2.6m
| length | 2.6m |
| Price | $15.00 |
| Quantity - Genesis | 1 |
| Quantity - Genesis XL | 0 |
| internal-part-name | Camera Cable - 2.6m (Genesis) |
| rev | B |
| cost | $5.70 |
Camera Cable - 4.1m
| length | 4.1m |
| Price | $20.00 |
| Quantity - Genesis | 0 |
| Quantity - Genesis XL | 1 |
| internal-part-name | Camera Cable - 4.1m (Genesis XL) |
| rev | B |
| cost | $6.50 |
Component tests
| Test | Description | Target | Tolerance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | Measure the length of the cable using a measuring tape. | See BOM spec | +/- 20mm |
| Diameter | Measure the diameter of the cable using digital calipers. | 5mm | +/- 0.5mm |
| Cable | Inspect the spec of the cable. | Shielded 28AWG/1p + 24AWG/2c 1p = 1 twisted pair (for data) 2c = 2 core (for power) |
N/A |
| Color | Inspect the color of the cable. | Black | N/A |
| Labels | Inspect both ends for labels. | Should be labeled “CAM” | N/A |
| Function | Use the camera cable to connect a camera to a Raspberry Pi. Take a photo using the web app. | Image should be captured as expected | N/A |
| 90 degree connector | Connect the 90 degree connector to a camera and submerge into a cup of water. Take a photo using the web app. | The connector should make a waterproof connection, allowing an image to be captured as expected | N/A |
| Electronics box fit | Connect the camera cable to the Raspberry Pi in a fully assembled electronics box. | Cable and connector should fit | N/A |