The latest version of the CMUcam2 line, the CMUcam2+ from Acroname and CMU is the next generation in low cost image processing. The logic chips and OV6620 camera module are mounted on a single board. It comes assembled, reducing the time required to add vision to your robotics projects.
The CMUcam2+ consists of a SX52 microcontroller interfaced with a 0V6620 Omnivision CMOS camera that allows high-level data to be extracted from the camera's streaming video. Its primary function is to track and monitor highly contrasting color regions. It can also detect motion, provide color statistics, and transmit image information to a computer for additional processing. (Since the OV6620 is mounted directly on the board, the CMUcam2+ can not be used in 'Slave Mode' (see manual).)
The CMUcam2+ comes with a booklet that documents its connectors and basic setup. Visit the www.cs.cmu.edu/~cmucam2 site to find a PDF user manual, software downloads, a FAQ that includes a comparison of the OV6620 and OV7620, and other info.
For a range of Pan/tilt Turrets suitable for the CMUcam2+, please see our Robots section.
When compared with our other CMUcam2 products, the CMUcam2+ has these important differences:
Since the board is designed to work with microcontrollers, it has a serial interface using TTL voltage levels (0-5V). When connecting the CMUcam2+ to a PC, you will need a USB to Serial or RS232 to Serial converter - see below. These connect directly to the CMUcam2+.
Manufactured by Acroname under license from Carnegie Mellon University.