Camera
The camera is mounted on the z-axis and allows FarmBot to take photos of the garden and plants for weed detection and tracking plant growth.
Specs
resolution | 0.3MP |
waterproof? | true |
focal distance | 0.5m (custom set) |
outer diameter | 9mm |
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 |
Express - 1
Express XL - 1 |
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. | 11mm | +/- 0.5mm |
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 |