Wide Angle USB Camera
with Metal Case
8MP Sony IMX179
(SKU: UB0239)
QUICK START GUIDE
INTRODUCTION
- About Arducam
Arducam has been a professional designer and manufacturer of SPI, MIPI, DVP, and USB cameras since 2012. We also offer customized turnkey design and manufacturing solution services for customers who want their products to be unique. - About this USB Camera
The UB0239 is a new member of Arducam’s USB camera family. It’s an 8MP, UVC compliant, wide-angle, USB 2.0 camera. This USB camera is based on the 1/3.2” Sony IMX179 image sensor, and you can read more about its specs in the next chapter. Arducam also provides a sample application that demonstrates some of the features of this camera. - About UVC
The UB0239 is a UVC-compliant camera. The native UVC drivers of Windows, Linux, and Mac shall be compatible with this camera so that it does not require extra drivers to be installed. - About Customer Service
If you need our help or want to customize other models of USB cameras, feel free to contact us at [email protected]
SPECS
| Camera | |
| Sensor | 1/3.2” IMX179 |
| Resolution | 8MP 3264H x 2448V |
| Data Format | MJPG/YUY2 |
| Frame rate | MJPG 15fps@3264 x 2448; 30fps@1920 x 1080; YUY2 30fps@640 x 480. |
| Field of View (FOV) | H=120° |
| Lens Mount | M12 |
| IR Sensitivity | Integral IR filter, visible light only |
| Functionality and Compatibility | |
| Auto Controlled Features | Contrast/ Saturation/ Exposure / White balance |
| Audio | Single Microphone |
| System Compatibility | Win7/8/10, Linux, Mac and Android with UVC |
| Power | |
| Power Supply | DC 5V |
| Working Current | MAX 350mA |
| Physical | |
| Operating Temp. | -4°F~167°F (-20°C~+75°C) |
| Dimension | 40x28x45mm |
| Connector No. | ZHR-4 |
| Cable Length | 3.3ft (1M) |
QUICK START
- How to download the program
Download the APP Amcap from the following link https://www.arducam.com/downloads/app/AMCap.exe
NOTE:
- For Mac OS, please open the native software facetime and select the video camera “USB Camera” .
- If used with the Andriod device, USB Camera APP and connect adapter are needed.
- How to connect the camera
Connect the one end of the USB cable to the connector provided on the back of UB0239, and connect the other end to the USB 2.0 host controller on the computer.
How to use the program (Windows demo only)
The Menu bar at the top of the shown image contains a few menu items and the current preview resolution and the frame rate are displayed on the bottom bar when the application is running. The following sections describe each of the menu items in detail.
- Menu>Devices
This menu will show the available video devices to host PC. The UB0239 is named “USB Camera2”. This camera support capturing audio, so the menu shows the “Microphone(2-USB Audio)”.

- Menu>Options
The options menu can be used to select the preview and audio and image parameters supported by this camera.
How to use the program (Windows demo only)
– Video Capture Filter -> Video Proc Amp/Camera Control 
How to use the program (Windows demo only)
– Video Capture Pin 
How to use the program (Windows demo only)
- Menu> Capture The capture menu is used to capture the still image and video by using this application. You can also select the related parameters.
NOTE: If you want to get the voice from the microphone, you need to select the option “Capture Audio” before capturing the video.




















