Sipeed has recently released the MaixCAM-Pro AI camera devkit built around the SOPHGO SG2002 RISC-V (and Arm, and 8051) SoC which also features a 1 TOPS NPU for AI tasks. The module includes a 2.4-inch color touchscreen and supports up to a 5MP camera module. Other features include WiFi 6, BLE 5.4, optional Ethernet, built-in audio capabilities, a PMOD interface, GPIOs, and more. Additionally, it features an IMU, RTC chip, and AXP2101 power management for enhanced performance. The module is designed for AI vision, IoT, multimedia, and real-time processing applications.
Just a few months back, Sipeed introduced the MaixCAM AI camera devkit, which is also built around the SOPHGO SG2002 RISC-V SoC. The new module improves on the MaixCAM with a redesigned PCB, upgraded casing, and various new features including a 2.4-inch IPS touchscreen (640×480), a 1W speaker, expanded IO interfaces, a power button, and an illumination LED. It also features the AXP2101 power management chip for efficient power management and battery charging. Additionally, a 3D-printed case with a 1/4-inch threaded hole can be used for easy mounting, making it more functional and versatile than its predecessor.
Sipeed MaixCAM-Pro specifications
- SoC – SOPHGO SG2002
- CPU
- 1 GHz RISC-V C906 processor or Arm Cortex-A53 core (selectable at boot) running Linux
- 700 MHz RISC-V C906 core running an RTOS
- 25 to 300 MHz low-power 8051 processor
- NPU – 1 TOPS @ INT8 with support for models such as Mobilenetv2, YOLOv5, YOLOv8, etc…
- Video Codec – H.264, H.265, MJPEG hardware encoding and decoding up to 2K @ 30fps
- Memory – 256MB DDR3
- CPU
- Storage
- MicroSD card slot (bootable)
- SD NAND flash (bootable)
- Display – 2.4-inch high-definition IPS capacitive touch screen, resolution 640×480 (2-lane MIPI DSI output, standard 31-pin interface, 6-pin capacitive touch)
- Camera I/F – 4-lane MIPI CSI input via 22-pin connector for up to 5MP cameras. Supports 4MP GC4653 and OS04A10 cameras out of the box
- Audio Output – Built-in PA amplifier + 1W speaker
- Audio Input – Built-in analog silicon microphone for direct voice recording
- Networking
- WiFi 6 and BLE 5.4 module
- Customizable Ethernet version
- USB – 1x USB 2.0 Type-C port
- Expansion
- PMOD Interface w/ 12x GPIOs with I2C, SPI, UART, ADC, PWM, WDT
- IMU (3-axis accelerometer + 3-axis gyroscope)
- 1.25mm 5-pin extension interface
- Misc
- RST button, USER button, power button
- Power indicator, user LED, illumination LED
- Onboard BM8653 RTC chip + button cell
- Power Supply
- 5.5V DC (via USB Type-C or VBUS supply pin)
- 3.6V – 4.2V DC (via VBAT)
- Independent power management chip AXP2101 supports lithium battery charging and discharging
- Dimensions
- No-battery version – 67 x 51 x 12mm
- Battery version – 67 x 51 x 16mm
- Mechanical – 3D-printed acrylic case, standard 1/4 inch threaded hole
In terms of software, the company mentions the MaixPy Python SDK with hardware acceleration, MaixVision AI vision IDE for programming and live image previews, and MaixHub online AI model training platform with a list of pre-trained AI models that can be directly uploaded to the MaixCAM hardware. Additionally, you can use MaixCDK C++ SDK and access the App Store to download or share applications. You can find all these tools along with more documentation including source codes, schematics, and hardware details on the Wiki page.
The Sipeed MaixCAM-Pro AI camera devkit is available on AliExpress for $66.99 without a battery or $75.99 with one. Alternatively, it’s available on the Youyeetoo website for $54.83 to $87.87 plus shipping with various battery and camera options.
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