LinkSprite JPEG Color Camera TTL Interface

The LinkSprite JPEG color camera allows you to capture and output JPEG images through UART, making it easy to integrate into an existing design.

Note: Cameras purchased before November 01, 2010 output RS232 serial data, so you will need a level converter if you plan on connecting it to an Arduino or other microcontroller. See the related items for an appropriate converter. Cameras purchased after this time are use a TTL interface.

Note: These only work reliably with a 5V power supply, even though the manual states they can work at 3.3V. If you want to use it at 3.3v, you will need a lower baud rate. Check the comments for more information.

Features:

• VGA/QVGA/160x120 resolution
• Support capture JPEG from serial port
• Default baud rate of serial port is 38400
• 5V power supply
• Size 32X32mm
• Current consumption: 80-100mA

Documents:

• Manual
• Software
• Tutorial
• Library
• Product Page
• mbed Example

One of our customers has come back to us with the undocumented commands to change resolution without the need to reset the camera:

    command            resolution             return

56 00 54 01 00         640x480        76 00 54 00 00

56 00 64 01 11         320x240        76 00 54 00 00

56 00 54 01 22         160x120        76 00 54 00 00