ArduCAM Raspberry Pi User manual

Published in May 2022
by ARDUCAM TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED
Getting Started
64MP-AF Synchronized
for Raspberry Pi
Quad-Camera Kit

1. Connect the HAT’s MIPI_TX0 port to Raspberry Pi’s camera port.
Turn o your Raspberry Pi and disconnect the power supply.
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4 x 64MP Autofocus
Camera Module
(Exclusive Version)
3 x Screw 3 x Spacer 3 x Nut
1 x Quad-Camera HAT
4 x Fex Cable (For Cameras)
1 x Flex Cable (For Raspberry Pi)
Arducam
UC-693
Arducam
UC-440
Packing List
Installation
64MP-AF Synchronized Quad-Camera Kit for Raspberry Pi

2. Connect the Quad-Camera HAT.
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Installation
3. Connect the 4 camera modules to the Rx ports.
4. Power your Raspberry Pi on.
64MP-AF Synchronized Quad-Camera Kit for Raspberry Pi

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Connecting any of the 64MP camera modules directly to Raspberry Pi will not work, the cameras in
the kit must be used with the quad-camera HAT.
Make sure you are running a newer version of Raspberry Pi OS, a fresh install is highly recommended.
(01/28/22 or later releases)
Operating The Camera
Before You Start
1. Open a terminal
2. Run sudo raspi-config
3. Navigate to Advanced Options
4. Enable Glamor graphic acceleration
5. Go back to Advanced Options
6. Navigate to GL Driver
7. Select GL (Full KMS)
8. Reboot your Pi
For Pi 0 ~ 3 users, pls also:
For more details, please refer to the official forum guide on how to configure the camera module >>
For Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3/4
You need to install the latest Raspberry Pi OS (after 2022/01/28), and do not execute rpi-update
After installing the system and drivers (follow the above instructions), add the following information to
/boot/config.txt:
[cm4]
dtoverlay=arducam_64mp
dtoverlay=arducam_64mp,cam0
Then reboot.
List all cameras:
libcamera-still --list-cameras
libcamera-still -t 0 --camera 0
libcamera-still -t 0 --camera 1
Specify a camera:
64MP-AF Synchronized Quad-Camera Kit for Raspberry Pi

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Operating The Camera
1. Download the shell scripts
Driver Installation
2. Install libcamra-dev
./install_pivariety_pkgs.sh -p libcamera_dev
3. Install libcamera-apps
./install_pivariety_pkgs.sh -p libcamera_apps
4. Install the kernel driver
./install_pivariety_pkgs.sh -p 64mp_pi_hawk_eye_kernel_driver
5. Configuration
Open /boot/config.txt, under [pi4], add the following line:
dtoverlay=vc4-kms-v3d,cma-512
Example:
[pi4]
# Run as fast as firmware / board allows
arm_boost=1
dtoverlay=vc4-kms-v3d,cma-512
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Quick Start
1. Previewing the camera
libcamera-still -t 0 --viewfinder-width 2312 --viewfinder-height 1736
--viewfinder-width
Set the width of the preview resolution.
We’ve done numerous tests to find out that the most-balanced preview resolution for this camera sits at 2312 x 1736. (pretty
decent quality with best performance)
--viewfinder-height
Set the height of the preview resolution.
2. Taking a picture with autofocus enabled
Other Pi models:
Pi 4:
If you are using 64MP camera with older Pi models, pls set the resolution to 16MP (superpixel mode):
--width 4624 --height 3472
libcamera-still -t 5000 --viewfinder-width 2312 --viewfinder-height 1736 -o pi_hawk_eye.jpg --autofocus
libcamera-still -t 5000 --viewfinder-width 2312 --viewfinder-height 1736 --width 4624--height 3472 -o 64mp.jpg --autofocus
64MP-AF Synchronized Quad-Camera Kit for Raspberry Pi
wget -O install_pivariety_pkgs.sh https://github.com/ArduCAM/Arducam-Pivariety-V4L2-Driver/releases/download/install_script/install_pivariety_pkgs.sh
chmod +x install_pivariety_pkgs.sh

Operating The Camera
https://www.arducam.com/docs/cameras-for-raspberry-pi/synchronized-stereo-camera-hat/
By default, the quad-camera kit works in synchronized 4-channel mode (more modes will
be added in future updates), and Raspberry Pi recognizes the whole kit as one camera.
Any manual focus or camera control adjustments (exposure/gain/white balance/etc.) will
also be applied to 4 cameras at the same time.
For advanced instructions please visit:
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While you are trying manual focus control, you can use --focus-step [number] to configure how many
steps the motor in the lens should move when the Up/Down key is pressed.
By default, it’s set to 50, and you can change it to any value between 1 ~ 1023.
Press the Up/Down Arrow for focus adjustment, press “ctrl + c” to save, or “r” to reset.
3. Focus Control/Adjustment
git clone https://github.com/ArduCAM/Arducam-Pivariety-V4L2-Driver.git
cd Arducam-Pivariety-V4L2-Driver/focus
python3 FocuserExample.py -d /dev/v4l-subdev1
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64MP-AF Synchronized Quad-Camera Kit for Raspberry Pi
4. Step Adjustments
python3 FocuserExample.py -d /dev/v4l-subdev1 --focus-step 10
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To properly use the Arducam quad-camera kit, kindly note:
Before connecting, you should always power the Raspberry Pi off and remove the power supply
first.
Make sure the cable on the camera board is locked in place.
Make sure the cable is correctly inserted in the Raspberry Pi board’s MIPI CSI-2 connector.
Avoid high temperatures.
Avoid water, moisture, or conductive surfaces while in operation.
Avoid folding, or straining the flex cable.
Avoid cross-threading with tripods.
Gently push/pull the connector to avoid damaging the printed circuit board.
Avoid moving or handling the printed circuit board excessively while it’s in operation.
Handle by the edges to avoid damages from electrostatic discharge.
Where the camera board is stored should be cool and as dry as possible.
Sudden temperature/humidity changes can cause dampness in the lens and affect the
image/video quality.
Instructions for Safe Use
64MP-AF Synchronized Quad-Camera Kit for Raspberry Pi

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