High Resolution Autofocus Camera Module for Raspberry Pi

A project in Nanjing, China by Arducam
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A 16MP high-resolution autofocus camera module for all Raspberry Pi models.
Backers: 2486
Average Pledge Per Backer: HK$452

Funded: HK$1,123,415 of HK$15,600
Dates: Nov 30th -> Dec 30th (30 days)
Project By: Arducam
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December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
First things first, we decided that it’s better off to make the NoIR version fixed-focus because: A. Having a motor in the lens can be a huge disadvantage towards applications (UAVs/Robots/etc.) with environmental disturbances... (Read More)

How to Change Your Pledge to Include New Versions/Kits

December 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Since there’s not much time left, and since we’ve got hundreds of messages, emails, and comments asking us how to include the newly-added NoIR/Mini/Quad-Camera/etc in their pledges, we owe these folks an explanation. Most of you may already know... (Read More)

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December 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Sixth goal right after Christmas! Having the best support (your guys) at the best time of the year to build the best possible hardware in the best interest of the entire community is the best thing that has ever happened to us! And you just made our... (Read More)

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December 24th - via: kickstarter.com
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December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
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Synchronized 16MP Quad-Camera Kit for Your Raspberry Pi

December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
You got us to the fifth goal, and we shall deliver. We'll do our best to ship the quad-camera kit to you all in late February. This is a sneak peek of the prototype (not the final product): And here're our expectations for it: The four cameras will... (Read More)

New Rewards, New Add-Ons, New Goals

December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
WE MADE IT! Five goals in one week! You've sure put us on a rollercoaster ride! And we have a gut feeling that this is just getting started! The making of a quad-camera kit is now underway. AND (YES, IN ALL CAPS) WE WANT TO EXPRESS OUR WHOLEHEARTED... (Read More)

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December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
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How We Will Send Our Rewards (Shipping Costs and Duties/Taxes)

December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Starting from late January 2022, when the campaign’s finished, we will begin shipping rewards to all backers. Your addresses along with shipping fees will be collected later this month. For backers in any of the following regions, rewards will be... (Read More)

Proudly Planned: 15-Meter Extension Kit & NoIR Version

December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
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Up and Running w/ Nvidia Jetson/NX

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
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Note on Shipping Costs & Potential Duties/Taxes

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
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Free camera enclosure for exsiting/future backers!

December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We've just hit our first goal! You guys are amazing!  And here's our  statement for all backers and backer-to-bes: There'll be a free camera enclosure when we ship your packages! And we want to say special thanks to the guys at Scorpion Vision Ltd.... (Read More)

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