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Waveshare OV2640 Camera Board is a compact 2 megapixel digital camera module based on the OV2640 image sensor. With support for UXGA 1622 1200 resolution, multiple video output formats, and direct camera interface integration, this camera board is suitable for embedded imaging, robotics vision, image capture, smart hardware, and microcontroller camera experiments.

The OV2640 Camera Board provides a practical balance between image quality, size, and cost. It supports common output formats such as YUV, RGB565, and 8-bit compressed data, and is suitable for projects requiring image acquisition with Raspberry Pi, STM32, and other development platforms that support camera interfacing. This makes it a strong option for entry-level machine vision, DIY camera systems, and embedded image-processing development.

Features

• 2 megapixel OV2640 camera module for compact embedded image capture
• UXGA 1622 1200 resolution
• Supports YUV(422/420), YCbCr422, RGB565/555, and 8-bit compressed output
• 3.3V power supply with 1.7V to 3.3V I/O logic level
• Image transfer rate up to 15fps at UXGA / SXGA
• Up to 30fps at SVGA and 60fps at CIF
• Compact low-cost camera board for embedded vision projects
• Suitable for robotics, camera experiments, and microcontroller imaging

Specifications

Applications

• Embedded image capture in MCU and SoC projects
• Robotics vision and basic machine vision experiments
• DIY camera systems and image acquisition prototypes
• STM32 and other camera-interface development boards
• Educational vision projects for image sensor learning
• Smart hardware that needs compact camera integration

Product List

• OV2640 Camera Board 1

Other Content

Compact 2MP imaging module

The Waveshare OV2640 Camera Board is designed as a low-cost digital camera module that makes embedded image capture easier for custom electronics and development projects. It is especially useful when you need a simple camera board without stepping up to higher-cost autofocus or flash-equipped modules.

Selection positioning

Within the Waveshare camera board family, the OV2640 Camera Board sits in the compact and lower-cost segment, making it suitable for developers who want a practical 2MP camera module for experimentation, prototyping, and embedded imaging.

Development ecosystem

This camera board is often used in embedded projects and microcontroller camera applications. If you want related background reading, your site also has useful ecosystem articles on Waveshare and Raspberry Pi.

Resources

• Wiki
• Schematic
• Demo Code
• User Manual
• OV2640 Datasheet
• OV Camera Board Datasheets
• Raspberry Pi Documentation

FAQ

What resolution does the OV2640 Camera Board support?
The Waveshare OV2640 Camera Board supports up to UXGA 1622 1200 resolution.

What output formats are available?
This camera board supports YUV(422/420), YCbCr422, RGB565/555, and 8-bit compressed output.

What kinds of projects is this camera board suitable for?
The OV2640 Camera Board is suitable for embedded imaging, robotics vision, camera experiments, and microcontroller-based image acquisition projects.