SPIDER Automation DFRobot IMX378-190 12.3MP Wide-Angle Camera | Camera Module | For Panoramic Imaging & Robotics Navigation
Description
SPIDER Automation DFRobot IMX378-190 Wide-Angle Camera Module is a professional-grade imaging accessory designed to give your Raspberry Pi projects an extraordinarily broad visual perspective. Featuring a powerful 12.3-megapixel Sony IMX378 sensor coupled with a specialized 190-degree fisheye lens, this camera captures expansive, room-filling panoramas in stunning high definition.
Engineered with a 6.5 mm focal length and strict distortion-control optics, it delivers sharp, distortion-managed imagery without sacrificing edge clarity. Complete with a fixed-focus configuration for hassle-free deployment and a standard 15-pin FFC ribbon cable, it integrates smoothly into existing Raspberry Pi setups for advanced robotics, immersive streaming, and comprehensive security projects.
Key Features
- 12.3-Megapixel Resolution: High-density Sony IMX378 CMOS sensor capturing crisp 4056 x 3040 still and video data.
- 190° Ultra-Wide Field of View: Fisheye lens optics providing massive spatial coverage and minimal blind spots.
- Controlled Optical Distortion: Specially tuned lens elements keeping distortion under 58% for realistic perspective rendering.
- Fixed-Focus Design: Factory-calibrated focus setup ensuring sharp imaging across various operational distances.
- Standard 15-Pin FFC Interface: High-speed flexible flat cable for reliable data transfer and easy physical routing.
- Compact & Lightweight Form Factor: Minimized board footprint designed for effortless mounting on mobile robots and enclosures.
- Broad Pi Compatibility: Designed to integrate seamlessly with Raspberry Pi 4B, 3B+, 3A+, and related board variants.
Benefits
- Panoramic Coverage: Single-camera setup captures an ultra-wide scope, eliminating the need for multi-camera stitching arrays.
- Hassle-Free Deployment: Fixed-focus optics remove the need for manual lens tuning during installation.
- High-Resolution Detail: High pixel count preserves fine details even when cropping wide-angle frames or zooming digitally.
- Streamlined Connectivity: Includes standard FFC ribbon cable for immediate plug-and-play operation out of the box.
- Versatile Integration: Lightweight structural profile fits easily into custom 3D-printed enclosures and drone payloads.
Applications
- Robotics & Autonomous Rovers: Wide-angle obstacle detection, simultaneous localization, and environmental mapping (SLAM).
- Panoramic Security Cameras: Single-point room surveillance eliminating blind spots in indoor or retail monitoring.
- Immersive Video Streaming: 360-degree virtual reality capture setups, webcams, and interactive kiosk displays.
- Aerial Drone Payloads: Compact downward-facing horizon monitoring and landscape photography units.
- Machine Vision Projects: Wide-field optical inspection and spatial tracking experiments.
Package Includes
- 1 x DFRobot IMX378-190 12.3MP Wide-Angle Camera Module
- 1 x 15-Pin FFC Ribbon Cable
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification Details |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | SPIDER Automation / DFRobot IMX378 Series |
| Item / Component Type | 12.3MP Fisheye Wide-Angle Camera Module |
| Model Number / SKU | IMX378-190 / SKU-SPIDER-DFROBOT-IMX378-190 |
| Image Sensor | Sony IMX378 (12.3 Megapixel CMOS) |
| Maximum Resolution | 4056 × 3040 Pixels |
| Lens Field of View (FOV) | 190 Degrees (Fisheye Lens) |
| Focal Length | 6.5 mm |
| Focus Type | Fixed Focus |
| Data Interface | 15-Pin FFC Ribbon Cable (CSI Compatible) |
| Board Dimensions | Compact Modular Footprint |
| Package Shipping Weight | 0.02 kg |
| Package Shipping Dimensions | 5 cm × 5 cm × 4 cm |
