Mini USB Web Camera for Raspberry Pi 2/3/4 Model B and PC

Mini USB Web Camera for Raspberry Pi 2/3/4 Model B and PC is a driver-free, plug-and-play USB video capture camera designed for Raspberry Pi single-board computers, Linux terminals, Windows PCs, and Android smart boards. Operating as a standard USB Video Class (UVC) peripheral, it requires no proprietary CSI drivers or flexible flat cables, providing effortless high-definition video capture, video conferencing, and automated machine vision via standard USB 2.0 ports.

Key Features:

• Universal USB Plug-and-Play: Complies with standard UVC (USB Video Class) protocol; works instantly without installing third-party drivers.
• Broad OS Compatibility: Fully compatible with Raspberry Pi OS, Ubuntu, Debian, Windows 10/11, macOS, and Android.
• Integrated Microphone: Built-in digital audio microphone provides clear voice capture alongside real-time video streaming.
• Adjustable Manual Focus Lens: High-transmittance optical lens allows manual focus tuning for close-up macro or distant viewing.
• Articulated Mounting Base: Flexible clip base permits secure clamping on monitors, robot brackets, or standalone desktop placement.
• Standard USB Interface: Robust 1.2-meter USB-A cable provides flexible positioning away from host single-board computers.

Technical Specifications:

• Sensor Type: Color CMOS Optical Sensor
• Interface: USB 2.0 High Speed (USB 1.1 backward compatible)
• Protocol: Driverless UVC (USB Video Class) & UAC (USB Audio Class)
• Supported Resolutions: 640 × 480 (VGA), 1280 × 720 (720p HD) at 30 fps
• Video Encoding Formats: YUY2 and MJPEG video streams
• Microphone: Built-in omnidirectional noise-reducing microphone
• Operating Voltage: 5V DC (supplied via USB bus)
• Operating Current: 120 mA to 180 mA
• Operating Temperature: -10°C to +50°C

Mechanical Specifications:

• Cable Length: Approximately 1.2 meters (3.9 feet)
• Mounting Type: Adjustable swivel base and monitor clamp
• Weight: Approximately 65 grams

Dimensions:

• Camera Body Length: 55.0 mm
• Camera Body Width: 35.0 mm
• Overall Height with Clip: 60.0 mm

Pinout and Wiring:

• Standard USB-A Connector: Pin 1 (+5V VBUS), Pin 2 (Data-), Pin 3 (Data+), Pin 4 (Ground).

Datasheet Reference:

• Datasheet Reference: Consult USB-IF USB Video Class (UVC) 1.1 Specification and standard V4L2 (Video4Linux) Linux kernel driver documentation.

Commonly Used in:

• Raspberry Pi OpenCV image processing and object detection robots
• OctoPrint 3D printer remote monitoring via OctoPi webcam server
• Desktop PC video conferencing, Zoom, Teams, and Skype calls
• Smart home facial recognition and automated gate verification

Applications:

• USB video streaming for computer vision and Python OpenCV scripts
• 3D printer timelapse creation and remote print failure detection
• Security monitoring using MotionEyeOS on Raspberry Pi 3B+ / 4B
• Voice-activated robotic control using onboard USB microphone

Equivalent Models:

• Logitech C270 HD Webcam
• Raspberry Pi USB Webcam Mini
• Generic UVC 720p USB Camera

Package Includes:

• 1 × Mini USB Web Camera for Raspberry Pi 2/3/4 Model B and PC