wraggster
May 15th, 2013, 00:07
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/05/raspberrypicam01-1368493425_620x340.jpgRemember that Raspberry Pi camera module (http://www.engadget.com/2013/02/06/raspberry-pi-camera-hardware-finalized/) we wrote about a few months ago? It looks like UK-based electronics retailer CPC / Farnell will start taking orders for the shooter on May 14th. Users on the Raspberry Pi (http://www.engadget.com/tag/RaspberryPi/) forums who signed up for info about the camera module have received an email from the retailer inviting them to order. As a reminder, the five megapixel fixed-focus shooter -- which only measures 25 x 20 x 9mm -- can snap 2,592 x 1,944-pixel images and capture video at 1,080p (30fps), 720p (60fps) and VGA (60 or 90fps). While the accessory is expected to cost about $25, there's no actual pricing details on CPC / Farnell's website. Wanna see the camera module in action? One lucky Raspberry Pi user's received the device early and shared a video -- check it out after the break.
Update: As promised, the boards are now officially available to order per a blog post on the Raspberry Pi website. And the price is indeed $25. Hit the source link for a list of commands needed to activate the add-on, or check after the break for another video demonstrating the setup process and some PR explaining Element 14's competition to promote the Pi and its camera.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/13/raspberry-pi-camera-module-comes-to-the-uk-may-14th-lands-early/
Update: As promised, the boards are now officially available to order per a blog post on the Raspberry Pi website. And the price is indeed $25. Hit the source link for a list of commands needed to activate the add-on, or check after the break for another video demonstrating the setup process and some PR explaining Element 14's competition to promote the Pi and its camera.
http://www.engadget.com/2013/05/13/raspberry-pi-camera-module-comes-to-the-uk-may-14th-lands-early/