Weatherproof TTL Serial JPEG Camera with NTSC Video and IR LEDs - (AD28825)

Description:

This weatherproof camera module is a stylish upgrade from the basic module we already carry in the shop. The main difference is that it comes in a sleek metal housing with a mounting hinge, a 1-meter cable with output for both TTL and NTSC signals, and features an automatic IR LED system for night photography. When the built-in photocell detects that it's too dark for the camera to take a photo, it turns on a ring of 12 IR LEDs that illuminate the nearby area for night vision photography.

This camera was designed for security systems and serves two main functions: it outputs NTSC video and can take snapshots of that video and transmit them over the TTL serial link. It can capture photos at 640x480, 320x240, or 160x120; these are pre-compressed JPEG images, making them compact and easy to store on an SD card. Perfect for data logging, security, or photography projects.

One advantage of this particular camera is all the extras it includes. For example, it features manually adjustable focus, automatic white balance, automatic brightness and contrast, and built-in motion detection! This means you can set it to alert your project when something moves in the frame.

Using the module is quite simple and only requires two digital pins (or a TTL serial port); by default, it transmits at 38400 baud. Of course, we wouldn't just leave you with a datasheet and a "good luck" message; we even spent a lot of time researching the module and DSP to create a really useful Arduino library with example code showing how to change image size and compression quality, detect motion, control video output, and more. We also have a very detailed tutorial to help you get the most out of your camera.

Photo example 1 (outside street) and photo example 2 (inside person)

Note: They work perfectly with classic Arduino UNOs (and other Atmega328-based Arduino UNOs), but are not yet compatible with MEGA.

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