Adafruit OV5640 Camera Breakout - 120 Degree Lens with Autofocus

The Adafruit OV5640 Camera Breakout with a 120-degree fisheye lens and autofocus is a high-quality, 5 Megapixel camera module designed for hobbyists and microcontroller enthusiasts. With chips like the RP2040 and ESP32-Sx now capable of handling camera modules, this breakout provides an easy-to-use interface for capturing high-resolution images.

The OV5640 sensor comes equipped with a 5MP sensor, offering sharp image quality, and the 120-degree fisheye lens allows for wide-angle shots. Additionally, the autofocus motor ensures crisp focus for dynamic imaging. We've enhanced the design with several improvements, including:

• A 2x9 header, and a duplicated header strip 0.3" apart, making it breadboard and perfboard-friendly.
• Selectable external or internal 24MHz "XCLK" clock generation, which saves GPIO pins and provides a stable 24 MHz signal even if your microcontroller can't generate it.
• A heat-sinking camera area with an exposed ground pad and multiple vias for improved thermal transfer, which helps reduce thermal image drift during continuous encoding.
• An optional VMotor 3.3V power jumper on DATA1 for controlling the auto-focus feature.
• A 3.3V power-good LED on the back, which can be disabled if needed.

For the auto-focus functionality, you'll need to load a new firmware binary via I2C and enable the VM jumper on the back, which powers the autofocus motor. The autofocus system is controlled through I2C commands, ensuring precise adjustments to focus.

This camera breakout is perfect for projects requiring high-quality, real-time image capturing and is an excellent addition to microcontroller-based camera applications.