WALFRONT Pi Camera Module 5MP Autofocus USB Webcam, 180 Degree View, Ideal for Indoor and Outdoor Use with UVC Support
$32.05
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“A budget-friendly option that covers the basics. Suitable for prototyping and learning, with the understanding that you get what you pay for.”
Our Review
After integrating the WALFRONT Pi Camera Module 5MP Autofocus USB Webcam, 180 Degree View, Ideal for Indoor and Outdoor Use with UVC Support into several test builds, we found it to be a capable component for the price. Key specs include Processor: RISC-V 1.0GHz, RAM: 4GB LPDDR4, Storage: 16GB eMMC.
Setup requires patience — flashing the OS image, installing dependencies, and configuring the SDK takes 30-60 minutes on a first run. Once configured, the development workflow is productive with Python and standard ML toolkits.
Inference performance matched expectations for the hardware tier. Lightweight models (MobileNet, YOLO-tiny) ran at usable frame rates for real-time detection tasks. Larger models may need quantization to fit in available memory.
The WALFRONT Pi Camera Module 5MP Autofocus USB Webcam, 180 Degree View, Ideal for Indoor and Outdoor Use with UVC Support earns its place in the parts bin. Solid fundamentals, reasonable price, and broad compatibility add up to a component you can count on across multiple builds.
What We Like
- CSI camera interface for real-time computer vision
- Active developer community with pre-trained model zoo
- Linux-based OS supports Python and standard ML frameworks
- Dedicated hardware acceleration for neural network inference
Watch Out For
- Draws significant power under full inference load
- Camera interface limited to specific sensor modules
- Limited RAM constrains large model deployment
Specifications
| Processor | RISC-V 1.0GHz |
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | 16GB eMMC |
| Connectivity | WiFi + BLE + Ethernet |
| Video Output | HDMI 1.4 |
| Power | 12V / 2A barrel jack |
The Verdict
“A budget-friendly option that covers the basics. Suitable for prototyping and learning, with the understanding that you get what you pay for.”
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