IMX219-83 Stereo Binocular Camera Module

Electronics projects are a joy to build as Makers get to experiment with an abundance of interesting features and components. Camera modules open so many options when combined with the computing power of development boards like Raspberry Pi. If you’ve watched the camera feed from a little robotic buddy wandering around your house or garden, then you probably noticed how its single camera struggles to capture the depth of the world and various items. While plenty of standard camera modules are great for standard functionality, we need more specialised modules with advanced machine learning or other fun stuff. Imagery from a single perspective just doesn’t offer the data we need. Binocular dual cameras like this IMX219-83 Stereo Camera Module is a handy solution for depth and stereo vision as well as AI applications.

Compared to standard camera modules, this IMX219-83 Stereo Camera Module features dual cameras that are orientated parallel like human eyes to capture scenes from two slightly different but distinct angles. With this awesome module, you can translate real depth into the world of electronics, as the subtle difference in imagery are compared and calculated by your smart development board. In almost any environment, the IMX219-83 Stereo Camera processed the images so that your project can understand where objects (and people) are located within a three-dimensional space. You can take advantage of far better capabilities than a two-dimensional camera ever could.

The IMX219-83 Stereo Camera Module offers 8MP per camera and is compatible with various boards and expansions. NVIDIA Jetson Nano Developer Kit B01, Jetson Xavier and Raspberry Pi CM3/CM3+ are all supported by this IMX219-83 Camera Module. You can utilise the 24P FPC connectors to connect your project to new dual cameras. So, whether you’re enjoying Deep Learning and are looking for better image capturing capabilities, are eager to give your robot improved depth perception and the ability to interact with the world better, or want to create your own virtual stereoscopic adventures to share with friends or utilise for work, the IMX219-83 Binocular Dual Camera Module is a relatively inexpensive but powerful tool to help you do it!

Additional Resources:

• As always, Waveshare’s Official IMX219-83 Stereo Camera Wiki Page has a compilation of specifications, guides, software settings, other downloadable resources to get you started.

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