Arducam Pivistation 5 Darksee, 8.3MP Sony STARVIS 2 IMX678 Ultra Low Light All-in-one Raspberry Pi 5 Camera Kit

Overview

The Arducam Pivistation 5 is a comprehensive embedded vision kit designed to simplify the development of advanced imaging projects. Integrating the Raspberry Pi 5, it addresses the common challenges of setup complexity and compatibility, providing users with a powerful, ready-to-use solution for various vision applications.

The PiVistation 5 DarkSee features Sony's Starvis2 CMOS IMX678 sensor with an M16 F1.0 Blacklight Lens, ensuring sharp images in low-light conditions. Perfect for nighttime projects like astrophotography.

The Pivistation 5 is designed for convenience and efficiency, coming pre-installed with essential software such as OpenCV-Python and TensorFlow. It utilizes the official Raspberry Pi case, which includes a cooling fan for optimal performance and pre-installed tripod holes for easy setup and mobility. This combination of hardware and software ensures a seamless and hassle-free user experience, allowing developers to focus on their projects without worrying about configuration and compatibility issues.

Applications

• Face Recognition
• Fatigue Detection
• Object Recognition
• Anomaly Detection
• Machine Vision

Features

• Advanced Imaging: Equipped with an 8.3MP Sony Starvis2 sensor and an M16 F1.0 lens, delivering superior clarity even in low-light conditions.
• Complete Setup: Includes a Raspberry Pi 5 with 4GB RAM, a 32GB SD card, an official case, and a cooling fan, ensuring optimal performance and durability.
• Extensive Software Support: Pre-installed with essential vision software, including OpenCV-Python, TensorFlow, and PyTorch, enabling advanced application development out of the box.
• Robust Enclosure: Encased in an official Raspberry Pi case with a cooling fan, featuring pre-installed tripod holes for easy mobility and setup.
• Versatile Applications: Ideal for a wide range of embedded vision projects, from quick PoC, research, and development to hobbyist applications.

Specifications

Package Including

• 1× Arducam Pivistation 5 Camera Kit

Notes

• Tripod is not included in the package, please check UB0224 and UB0216 for additional purchase.
• This product kit includes the Raspberry Pi 5 with 4GB of RAM and a 32GB SD card preloaded with OS and software. It is recommended to use only this platform.
• For optimal performance, we suggest using the official Raspberry Pi 27W power supply.

Documentation

• Arducam Pivistation 5

Video

Blog

• Arducam Pivistation 5
• Conceiving Pivistation 5 – Early Stage Involvement Is Welcome!