# Small size camera module options

**URL:** <https://forum.amebaiot.com/t/small-size-camera-module-options/2758>\
**Category:** Multimedia\
**Tags:** evb-amb82\
**Created:** [March 5, 2024, 8:24am UTC](https://forum.amebaiot.com/t/small-size-camera-module-options/2758 "2024-03-05T08:24:53Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![CAA23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9de053/32.png) [@CAA23](https://forum.amebaiot.com/u/CAA23)\
**Post date:** [March 5, 2024, 8:24am UTC](https://forum.amebaiot.com/t/small-size-camera-module-options/2758/1 "2024-03-05T08:24:53Z")

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Hi, I’m trying to build a portable video and audio recorder with AMBMINI-82, and trying to find a smaller camera to replace the one that comes with the board. I know officially it only supports the F37 sensor but it’s impossible to find one with a smaller profile. Might be a dumb question but is it possible to hook it up with something like a ov5640?

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**Author:** ![Kelvin\_Huang](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.amebaiot.com/kelvin_huang/32/2130_2.png) [@Kelvin\_Huang](https://forum.amebaiot.com/u/Kelvin_Huang)\
**Post date:** [March 6, 2024, 1:29am UTC](https://forum.amebaiot.com/t/small-size-camera-module-options/2758/2 "2024-03-06T01:29:33Z")

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Hi @CAA23,

If it is connected by MIPI connector, it can be connected to the camera. However, there is no driver support for that camera. Therefore a lot of functionalities will be limited. Most likely it will not work.

Thank you.

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**Author:** ![CAA23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9de053/32.png) [@CAA23](https://forum.amebaiot.com/u/CAA23)\
**Post date:** [March 18, 2024, 5:22am UTC](https://forum.amebaiot.com/t/small-size-camera-module-options/2758/3 "2024-03-18T05:22:40Z")

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Is it possible to self-develop a driver for the ov5640 driver? Or possible to request official support on the sensor? I really want to use a small-size camera on the board.

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**Author:** ![Kelvin\_Huang](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.amebaiot.com/kelvin_huang/32/2130_2.png) [@Kelvin\_Huang](https://forum.amebaiot.com/u/Kelvin_Huang)\
**Post date:** [March 20, 2024, 5:14am UTC](https://forum.amebaiot.com/t/small-size-camera-module-options/2758/4 "2024-03-20T05:14:07Z")

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Hi @CAA23,

It may be possible, but it requires a lot of understanding about the SDK. It is highly unlikely that we will port a new camera unless there is a high demand or for mass production use cases. In these cases, most likely you will receive more specialized technical support.

Thank you for your understanding.

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**Author:** ![roq](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.amebaiot.com/roq/32/2046_2.png) [@roq](https://forum.amebaiot.com/u/roq)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2024, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.amebaiot.com/t/small-size-camera-module-options/2758/5 "2024-08-06T16:56:36Z")

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Hey @Kelvin_Huang - how about support for a night/infrared camera ? Is there something available ?

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**Author:** ![Kelvin\_Huang](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.amebaiot.com/kelvin_huang/32/2130_2.png) [@Kelvin\_Huang](https://forum.amebaiot.com/u/Kelvin_Huang)\
**Post date:** [August 8, 2024, 1:34am UTC](https://forum.amebaiot.com/t/small-size-camera-module-options/2758/6 "2024-08-08T01:34:53Z")

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Hi @roq,

Right now Arduino SDK do not support night / IR camera… It may be supported in future.

Thank you.