This camera kit includes four 16MP cameras, each capable of a maximum resolution of 2328(H) x 1748(V) that can connect to a single Raspberry Pi, providing high-resolution imaging.
The cameras can capture simultaneously, making it ideal for projects needing synchronised shots like security systems or advanced monitoring, and it has autofocus with options for automatic focus, manual adjustments, and continuous AF, making sure that you always get the clearest picture, regardless of the conditions.
The four-channel camera adopts the 2 x 2 synthesis method. The images of cameras 0 and 1 are completely synchronised, the images of cameras 2 and 3 are completely synchronised, and the images of cameras 2/3 are one frame behind the images of cameras 0/1.
The resolution of the synthesised image remains unchanged, but the frame rate is halved. This Kit Combines four cameras into one frame, each camera with a resolution of 2328(H) x 1748(V).
If any camera fails, the composite image can still be output, with the corresponding area of the failed camera being black.
Official Commands and ISP are supported on Raspberry Pi Platforms.
The four-channel camera is a customised model, requiring HAT to provide a clock. It cannot be removed and is directly connected to the Raspberry Pi.
The driver of the kit is mainly developed based on the Raspberry Pi/ Nvidia Jetson official board, and there is no guarantee that the third-party board can be used (Due to the different allocation of hardware resources, it may not be compatible)
Supported Modes
Single Channel (no sync): 4 cameras work consecutively where one camera captures after the other. Full-res for each
Dual-Channel (synced): 2 cameras merged into 1 full-res frame, working synchronously. 1/2 res for each
Quad-Channel (synced): 4 cameras merged into 1 full-res frame, working synchronously. 1/4 res for each
Features
Multiplexing with ultra high res: 4 x 16mp cameras on 1 Pi.
Synchronised: up to 4 cameras capturing at the same time.
Autofocus: AF/Manual/Continuous-AF out of the box.
Better Control: single/dual/quad channel modes.
Highly Compatible: libcamera-ready, works well with most Pi models.
Four in One: Combine four cameras into one frame, each camera with a max resolution of 2328 (H) x 1748 (V)
For NVIDIA Jetson L4t 35.x, Jetpack5.x and above versions, you will need the latest CamArray Kit firmware (no earlier than the 2023.02.03 version) to access it. (otherwise, you can only use them on previous JetPack versions).
Specifications
Supported Platform
Raspberry Pi and NVIDIA Jetson Nano/Xavier NX
Output/CSI-2 Speed
1x CSI-2 2-lane Output Port/1.0 Gbps/Lane
Output Format
RAW10
Number of effective pixels
4656(H) x 3496(V) pixels
ISP Support
Supported on Raspberry Pi/ Not Supported on NVIDIA Jetson
External Trigger
Not Support
Aggregate Mode
1/4 Spelling Combine
Frame Rate(On Raspberry Pi)
4656 x 3496@4.5fps, 3840 x 2160@9fps, 2328 x 1748@15fps, 1920 x 1080@30fps, 1280 x 720@40fps
Frame Rate(on NVIDIA Jetson)
L4t 32.x: 4656 x 3496@5fps, 3840 x 2160@10.5fps, 1920 x 1080@30fps, 1280 x 720@60fps
L4t 35.x: 4656 x 3496@4.5fps, 3840 x 2160@8.5fps, 1920 x 1080@30fps, 1280 x 720@60fps
