Camera

Specs

resolution	640 x 480, 0.3MP (prior to July 2022) 1920 x 1080, 2.1MP (July 2022 and later)
waterproof?	true
focal distance	0.5m (custom set)
outer diameter	10mm
camera length	38mm
cable	Shielded 28AWG/1p + 24AWG/2c 1p = 1 twisted pair (for data) 2c = 2 core (for power)
cable length	1m
connector	4-pin male 90 degree waterproof connector
label	CAM
Price	$30.00
Quantity	Genesis - 1 Genesis XL - 1
CAD model	Onshape
Purchase	The FarmBot Shop
internal-part-name	Camera
rev	B
vendor	Shibang
cost	$19.90
notes	Inspect the camera module to ensure there are no obstructions in front of the lens, such as foam or glue.

Component tests

Test	Description	Target	Tolerance
Resolution	Take a photo and inspect the resolution.	1.3MP	N/A
Focus	Take a photo of an object 50cm away.	The object should appear sharp	N/A
Diameter	Measure the diameter of the camera module using digital calipers.	10mm	+0.5mm / -0.75mm
Mount compatibility	Mount the camera to an extrusion using two camera mount halves.	The camera should be able to be firmly mounted in place	N/A
Function	Connect the camera to a Raspberry Pi using a Genesis XL camera cable and take a photo from the FarmBot web app.	Photo taking should work as expected (no black images, no failures)	N/A
Camera module length	Measure the length of the camera module using digital calipers.	38mm	+/- 2mm
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
Cable length	Measure the length of the cable using a tape measure.	1m	+/- 2cm
Label	Inspect the connector end for the label.	Should be labeled “CAM”	N/A
Sealing	Inspect the sealing where the cable enters the camera module housing.	The cable should be well sealed	N/A
Lens	Inspect the camera lens for obstructions and straightness.	The camera lens should be free of obstructions and point straight out of the camera module.	N/A
Color	Inspect the color of the cable.	Black	N/A