Vision Resources
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Sensor Models:
OV9281
Specifications:
Image Color: Monochrome (Black & White)
Shutter Mode: Global Shutter
Resolution: 1 Megapixel (720p)
Frame Rate: 100 Frames per second
Use Case: AprilTag Detection
OV9782
Specifications:
Image Color: Color
Shutter Mode: Global Shutter
Resolution: 1 Megapixel (720p)
Frame Rate: 100 Frames per second
Use Case: Object Detection
AR0135CS
Specifications:
Image Color: Color
Shutter Mode: Global Shutter
Resolution: 1.2 Megapixel (960p)
Frame Rate: 52 Frames per second
Use Case: Object Detection
Camera Models:
ArduCam B0332 | OV9281 ~$50

Specifications:
Field of View (FOV): 70 degrees (H)
Lens Mount: M12
InnoMaker U20CAM-9281M | OV9281 ~$30
Specifications:
Field of View (FOV): 140 degrees (H)
Lens Mount: M12
ArduCam B0385 | OV9782 ~$60
Specifications:
Field of View (FOV): 70 degrees (H)
Lens Mount: M12
Allied Vision Alvium 1800 U-120c
Specifications:
Field of View (FOV): 70 degrees (H)
Lens Mount: M12
We source ours through EdmundOptics
ArduCam Lens Options
M2016ZH01: 10° FOV on PiCam
Specifications:
Optical Format: 1/2”
EFL(mm): 16
BFL(mm): 7.1
F/NO: 2.0
FOV (D/H/V): 29/23/170
MOD: 0.3m
Size(mm): 14x16.2
M2508ZH02: 26° FOV on PiCam
Specifications:
Optical Format: 1/2.5”
EFL(mm): 8
BFL(mm): 8.1
F/NO: 2.0
FOV (D/H/V): 50/40/30
MOD: 0.3m
Size(mm): 14x16.9
M2506ZH04: 33° FOV on PiCam
Specifications:
Optical Format: 1/2.5”
EFL(mm): 6
BFL(mm): 7.3
F/NO: 2.0
FOV (D/H/V): 67/53/41
MOD: 0.3m
Size(mm): 14x17.4
M25360H06: 67° FOV on PiCam
Specifications:
Optical Format: 1/2.5”
EFL(mm): 3.6
BFL(mm): 5
F/NO: 2.0
FOV (D/H/V): 156/114/80
MOD: 0.2m
Size(mm): 14x16.8
M27210H08: 73° FOV on PiCam
Specifications:
Optical Format: 1/2.7”
EFL(mm): 2.1
BFL(mm): 6.3
F/NO: 2.0
FOV (D/H/V): 170/120/80
MOD: 0.3m
Size(mm): 14x15.2
M40180H13L: 110° FOV on PiCam
Specifications:
Optical Format: 1/4”
EFL(mm): 1.8
BFL(mm): 3
F/NO: 2.4
FOV (D/H/V): 122/110/94.5
MOD: 0.1m
Size(mm): 14x14.7
M25170H12: 118° FOV on PiCam
Specifications:
Optical Format: 1/2.5”
EFL(mm): 1.7
BFL(mm): 4.7
F/NO: 2.0
FOV (D/H/V): 180/180/140
MOD: 0.2m
Size(mm): 20x18.7
M25156H14: 141° FOV on PiCam
Specifications:
Optical Format: 1/2.5”
EFL(mm): 1.56
BFL(mm): 4.3
F/NO: 2.0
FOV (D/H/V): 185/185/140
MOD: 0.2m
Size(mm): 20x17.3
M30171H16: 180° FOV on PiCam
Specifications:
Optical Format: 1/3”
EFL(mm): 1.71
BFL(mm): 4.71
F/NO: 2.2
FOV (D/H/V): 184/184/104
MOD: 0.2m
Size(mm): 15x19.7
M32076M20: 220° FOV on PiCam
Specifications:
Optical Format: 1/3.2”
EFL(mm): 0.76
BFL(mm): 2
F/NO: 2.1
FOV (D/H/V): 222/222/222
MOD: 0.2m
Size(mm): 16x13.5
Co-Processor Models
OrangePi 5
The main advantage to the OrangePi over the RaspberryPi is the integrated NPU, this allows us to do Machine Learning based object detection.
RaspberryPi 5
Qualcomm Rubik Pi 3
Misc. Hardware
Software Tools
Vision Software
PhotonVision: Purpose built FRC vision processing OS.
Vimba X SDK: Software suite for the Allied Vision cameras.
SD Card Tools
RaspberryPi Imager: Install ISO/IMG operating system files to SD cards for co-processor use.
Balena Etcher: Another popular image install tool for SD cards.
SD Formatter: SD card formatting tool, handles wiping imaged SD cards better than native windows tools.