Waveshare OV7670 Camera Module B User Manual

This manual explains the usage of the Waveshare OV7670 Camera Board (B), covering pin definitions, control methods, image acquisition techniques for both…


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Brand
Waveshare
Document type
User Manual
Language
Chinese
Pages
22
File format
PDF
File size
1 MB
Published
13 October, 2026
Updated
13 October, 2026
MD5 checksum
123BB2AECCDBFE1D5768772861F06001

About this manual

The document provides a user guide for the Waveshare OV7670 Camera Module B. It details the hardware specifications, including the 30w pixel CMOS sensor and lens, and defines all necessary control pins such as SIO_C, VSYNC, HREF, PCLK, D0-D7, RESTE, and PWDN. This manual is written in Chinese.

What's inside

  • Introduction
  • Pin Definitions
  • Control Methods (SCCB)
  • Image Acquisition Timing
  • Direct MCU Acquisition
  • DMA Acquisition Method
  • Indirect Display Method
  • FIFO Module Features
  • Common Questions and Answers

Specifications

Sensor Resolution30w pixels
Lens Focal Length3.6mm
Output Format (Demo)RGB565, QVGA

Frequently asked questions

Is it better to have a crystal oscillator on the module?

There is no essential difference. While a crystal provides a stable clock signal, omitting it does not negatively affect performance other than adding cost.

What format of data do the demo outputs provide?

The demos output data in RGB565, QVGA format to match 320x240 displays directly.

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