MicroCAM 3  (uCAM-III)

The uCAM-III (microCAM-III) is a highly integrated serial camera module which can be attached to any host system that requires a video camera or a JPEG compressed still camera for embedded imaging applications, and is the new upgrade to the popular uCAM-II, which is backwards compatible but includes some additional features.

The module uses a CMOS VGA colour sensor along with a JPEG compression chip that provides a low cost and low powered camera system. The module has an on-board serial interface (TTL) that is suitable for a direct connection to any host micro-controller UART or a PC system COM port.

The uCAM-III is capable of outputting both RAW format and JPEG format images.

User commands are sent using a simple serial protocol that can instruct the camera to send low resolution (80×60 to 160×120) single frame raw images for viewing or high resolution (160×128 to 640×480) JPEG images for storage or viewing.

The uCAM-III comes in a compact form factor with a built in lens and a 5-wire connector that provides easy access to both power and serial data.

There are 3 lenses available for this camera from 4D Systems. A 56 degree (Standard), a 76 degree, and a 116 degree.

These are available to purchase from 4D Systems separately if required. The uCAM-III ships with the 56 degree lens installed.

There is a locking nut on the barrel thread of the lens, which is used to lock the focus in place once set, to prevent it from inadvertently being changed.

Information about the module

  • Small size, low cost and low powered camera module for embedded imaging applications.
  • uCAM-III: 5V DC Supply nominal
  • On-board EEPROM provides a command-based interface to external host via TTL serial link.
  • UART: up to 3.68Mbps for transferring JPEG still pictures or raw images.
  • On board VGA colour sensor and RAW / JPEG CODEC for different resolutions.
  • Built-in down sampling, clamping and windowing circuits for VGA, QVGA or 160×120 image resolutions.
  • Built-in colour conversion circuits for 16-bit CrYCbY, 8-bit gray, 16-bit RGB or standard JPEG images.
  • No external DRAM required.
  • Additions lenses available
  • Locking nut for locking focus in place
  • Weight ~6g.
  • Dimensions: 32mm x 32mm x 21mm (without lens, including header)
  • RoHS

The uCAM-III includes the following items:

  • uCAM-III Module
  • 56° Lens

SPECIFICATIONS

Operating Ambient Temperature

-30°C to +85°C
Storage Temperature

-40°C to +105°C
Connector

5 pin Interface
RoHS?

Yes
Country of origin

China
CCCN / tarif code

85258090
ECCN export control code

EAR99
TARIC Code

8525500000
AHECC Code

85258090
Package Dimensions L x W x H (mm)

70 x 50 x 30
Product Weight (g)

8
Weight with Packaging (g)

25
REACH

Yes
CE Mark

Yes
Supply Voltage

4.5V – 9.0V DC
Supply Current

~75mA
IDE

4D Workshop4 IDE

SIZE & WEIGHT

Viewing Area: N/A

Module Width: 32.00 mm

Module Height: 32.00 mm

Module Depth:21.00 mm

Module Weight: 8 g

WORKSHOP4 IDE

Workshop4 is a comprehensive software IDE for Microsoft Windows that provides an integrated software development platform for all of the 4D family of processors and modules. The IDE combines the Editor, Compiler, Linker and Downloader to develop complete 4DGL application code.

All user application code is developed within the Workshop4 IDE.

DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTS THAT SUITS ANY APPLICATION & USER LEVEL

Workshop4 includes four development environments for the user to choose based on application requirements or even user skill level.

Designer

  • Enables user to write 4DGL code to program the display module.
  • 4DGL syntax is similar to C: no need to learn a new language.
  • 4DGL is optimized for GOLDELOX, PICASO, PIXXI and DIABLO Controllers.

Visi

  • Aptly named, a visual programming experience as you develop the display.
  • Enables drag and drop of objects in a WYSIWYG editor.
  • Software generates 4DGL code for the graphics.

Visi-Genie

  • An advanced environment; no 4DGL coding Required.
  • Everything is automated.
  • Drag and drop objects on the display.
  • Code written automatically.

Serial

  • ransforms the module into a serial slave.
  • Control the module from any host microcontroller with a serial port.
  • All serial protocols and documentation are provided.

WORKSHOP4 PRO

Make complex widget design, simple.

Smart Widgets Editor is a powerful utility which enables the generation of Smart Widgets.

  • Users can create complex widgets with up to six layers, including the layer for the base image. The order of the layers can be arranged as desired.
  • Each layer can contain one or more images arranged in sequence that can be manipulated in a variety of ways. Image manipulation options include horizontal motion, vertical motion, and angular motion. Additionally, the transparency of a layer can be set.
  • Two or more layers can be linked to produce synchronized movements of images. This enables the generation of complex widgets with multiple moving parts. Clockwork feature is also supported. This enables users to quickly generate clock widgets.
  • Each layer can have a numeric part which can display numbers in various fonts and formats. Alternatively, the numeric part can be a fixed sequence of text.
  • The output frames can be utilized using any of the supported Workshop4 environments.

GENIE MAGIC

Genie Magic is an extension to ViSi-Genie, which is available in Workshop4 PRO. Genie Magic allows the User to add 4DGL code to various points in the ViSi-Genie backend code, which allows Users to take full advantage of the power of 4DGL, while retaining the speed and convenience of ViSi-Genie and its defined communication protocol.

Genie Magic allows you to enter 4DGL code in the form of Events, Code and Objects, along with various touch related additions too, giving you to the power to achieve advanced GUI’s in ViSi-Genie without having to write the full code yourself.

Genie Magic is fully supported by the genieArduino and geniePi libraries, making communication with an Arduino or Raspberry Pi host even more powerful.

When using Genie Magic in combination with the Smart Widget Editor, it is possible to use the Smart Widgets Editor tool and Smart Widgets to create other graphical user interface elements such as:

  • Dropdown Menu

  • Side Menu

  • ‘Carousel Slider’

  • List Box

  • Dock Menu

  • Quarter-Rotary Menu

  • Fading Slide-To-Unlock Button

  • Spectrum With Transparency

  • And Many Others

DOWNLOADS

Compatibility: Workshop4 is a Windows-only product. It is compatible with Windows 8 through to Windows 11.

Note some older OS such as ME, Vista, XP and 7 have not been tested for some time and are not supported by Microsoft anymore; however, they may still work.
Legacy support updates for the older OS may not be possible, depending on what issues are found. For best results, run a current Windows OS. It is possible to run Workshop4 under a VM on Linux or Mac. However, it is up to the User to set this up.

Documentation

UCAM-III Datasheet
uCAM-III Demo
uCAM-III Simplestepmodel R 4.1

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uCAM-III

  • Highly integrated serial camera module that can be attached to any host system that requires a video camera or a JPEG compressed still camera for embedded imaging applications.
  • The module uses a CMOS VGA colour sensor along with a JPEG compression chip.

US$54.95

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