OpenMV Cam RT1062: Affordable Innovation in Machine Vision Now Available for $130

16 January, 2024

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The OpenMV CAM RT1062 is a new camera from OpenMV that uses the powerful NXP RT1060 processor. You can write programs for it using MicroPython, a beginner-friendly version of Python. It has a fast USB-C connection, making it easy to connect to other devices. It also comes with an accelerometer, a sensor that can detect movement or tilting, which can be useful for keeping pictures steady. Another feature is the LiPo connector, allowing it to be powered by a rechargeable battery for portability. Overall, it’s a handy camera for simple programming and capturing motion.

OpenMV CAM RT1062 camera

Similar to its earlier version, this camera module has a removable camera system and is built around the OV5640 image sensor, offering improved resolution and versatility. However, the previous Omnivision OV7725 sensor used in the OpenMV Cam H7 outperforms in terms of frame rate and low-light performance.

OpenMV provides a Generic Python Interface Library for USB and WiFi communications, and an Arduino Interface Library for I2C, SPI, CAN, and UART communications. These libraries enable users to connect their OpenMV Cam to other systems easily. To program the board, you have the option of using MicroPython 3 with OpenMV IDE. Alternatively, if you prefer programming in C, you can also use it for programming the device.

The OpenMV Cam RT1062 comes equipped with several notable features:

Processor and Memory:

Powered by an ARM Cortex M7 RT1062 processor clocked at 600 MHz, featuring a 32-bit Cortex-M7 CPU with Double Precision FPU.
1 MB SRAM for efficient memory processing.
External 16-bit, 32MB SDRAM with a bandwidth of 320MB/s.
16 MB QuardSPI flash with a fast 66MB/s read speed.

I/O and Power:

3.3V tolerant I/O pins for versatile connectivity.
High-speed USB-C interface (480Mbps) supporting Virtual COM Port and USB Flash Drive functionality.
Micro SD Card socket with a read-write speed of 25MB/s, featuring EMI Filtering and TVS protection.
Multiple communication buses, including SPI, I2C, CAN, and Asynchronous Serial Bus.
12-bit ADC with 3.3V tolerance.
Three I/O pins dedicated to servo control.
Additional I/O pin for frame sync/triggering.
Low power wakeup I/O pin.
Power button ON/OFF pin.
14 I/O pins with interrupts.
Indicator RGB LED for Charging, USB Power, and VIN Power.
1.5A current limit with EMI Filtering and TVS protection.

Connectivity Options:

Onboard WiFi (a/b/g/n) and Bluetooth (v5.1) with chip antenna and U.FL antenna option.
10/100 Mb/s Ethernet with PoE support via an external shield.

Camera Module:

Removable OV5640 image sensor module (5MP, 2592×1944).
Compatibility with various specialized lenses.
Options for Global Shutter and FLIR Lepton Adapter Modules.
Supported Image Formats: Grayscale (2952×1944 – 5MP), RGB565 (2952×1944 – 5MP), JPEG (2952×1944 – 5MP).

Additional Features:

12-bit X/Y/Z accelerometer (2/4/8g).
Real-Time Clock (RTC) with low-power mode (under 30uA draw).
LiPo battery connector (3.7V) with USB charging (100 mA Fast Charge) and TVS Protection.
ARM 10-pin JTAG Header compatible with SEGGER J-Link.
External 5V VIN with reverse supply and EMI Protection.
User-controllable RGB LED.
Cryptographic Authentication and Secure Element support with SE050C1HQ1.

Physical Dimensions and Weight:

Weight: 20g.
Length: 45mm.
Width: 36mm.
Height: 29mm.

Temperature Range:

Storage: -25°C to 85°C.
Operating: 0°C to 70°C.

The company offers a wealth of technical resources, including schematic board references, software application notes, and various technical documents. The product page highlights diverse applications supported by the OpenMV CAM, such as Color Tracking, Marker Tracking, Face Detection, Eye Tracking, Person Detection, Linear Barcode Decoding, AprilTag Tracking, Line and Circle Detection, image capture, video recording, and more.

Priced at $130, the OpenMV Cam RT1062 is currently accessible on the OpenMV website. The initial batch comprises 2,500 units, and shipping has recently commenced, marking the availability of this advanced camera module for interested users.

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