# Waveshare OV5693 5MP USB camera: specs and pinout

> Waveshare's OV5693 5-megapixel USB 2.0 camera module with an M12 lens, auto focus and two on-board microphones. It is model (A) on Waveshare's wiki;…

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Waveshare's OV5693 5-megapixel USB 2.0 camera module with an M12 lens, auto focus and two on-board microphones. It is model (A) on Waveshare's wiki; model (B) is a different camera.

Every value cites its sourceOfficial pinout

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## Specs

| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | OV5693, 5 megapixel; auto gain, exposure and white balance; 1/4 inch sensor size | source Overview > Specifications |
| Lens | Aperture F2.1; focal length 2.5 mm; field of view 135 degrees diagonal (95 degrees horizontal, 70 degrees vertical); auto focus, range about 5 cm to 5 m | source Specifications; FAQ (focus range); product page Specifications |
| Interface | USB 2.0; Windows, Linux and macOS | source Specifications |
| Image formats | MJPG and YUY2; still 2592 x 1944 | source Specifications |
| Video, MJPG | 15 FPS at 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080 and 1280 x 720 | source Specifications |
| Video, YUY2 | 3 FPS at 2592 x 1944, 5 FPS at 1920 x 1080, 10 FPS at 1280 x 720, 15 FPS at 640 x 480 | source Specifications |
| Audio | Two on-board microphones | source Specifications |
| Operating voltage and current | 5 V +/-5 %; 500 mA | source Specifications (voltage); product page Specifications (current) |
| Operating temperature | 0 C to 50 C | source Specifications |
| Dimensions | Lens 18.00 x 18.00 x 19.39 mm and outline 18.00 x 36.00 mm on the wiki; the product page gives 19.69 mm and 40.00 mm | source Specifications |

## Power

| | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Supply | 5 V +/-5 % from the USB connector | source Specifications > Operating current |
| Current | 500 mA (operating current) | source Specifications > Operating current |

## Pinout

Rows are the connector table on Waveshare's outline drawing for the OV5693 USB Camera (A). The drawing does not name the connector type.

| Pin | Function | Voltage | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USB 5V | 5 V | Pin 1 of the 5-pin connector | source Outline drawing, PIN NO / SIGNAL table |
| 2 | D- | | USB data minus | source Outline drawing, PIN NO / SIGNAL table |
| 3 | D+ | | USB data plus | source Outline drawing, PIN NO / SIGNAL table |
| 4 | GND | | Ground | source Outline drawing, PIN NO / SIGNAL table |
| 5 | GND | | Ground | source Outline drawing, PIN NO / SIGNAL table |

## Build with it
Project ideas for the Waveshare OV5693 5MP USB camera. Each link opens Soldr with the prompt filled in; Soldr assigns the pins, checks power and shows how to wire every part.

- [USB webcam preview and capture](https://app.soldr.ai/?prompt=I%20want%20to%20build%20a%20USB%20webcam%20preview%20and%20photo%20capture%20station%20with%20a%20Raspberry%20Pi%204%20and%20a%20Waveshare%20OV5693%20USB%20camera): Waveshare's wiki gives a Raspberry Pi preview command and an OpenCV capture script for this camera. It draws 500 mA at 5 V. Use MJPG for higher frame rates. If people can be in view, tell them the camera is there and get consent.
- [Document camera](https://app.soldr.ai/?prompt=I%20want%20to%20build%20a%20desk%20document%20camera%20with%20a%20live%20view%20on%20a%207%20inch%20touch%20display%20using%20a%20Raspberry%20Pi%204%20and%20a%20Waveshare%20OV5693%20USB%20camera): Auto focus works from about 5 cm, so a page close to the lens can stay sharp. The 135 degree diagonal lens will show the desk edges, so crop in software.
- [Jetson camera preview](https://app.soldr.ai/?prompt=I%20want%20to%20build%20a%20camera%20preview%20on%20an%20NVIDIA%20Jetson%20Nano%20with%20a%20Waveshare%20OV5693%20USB%20camera): The wiki lists a Jetson Nano Developer Kit preview command for this camera. Power: a regulated 5 V supply with a 2.1 x 5.5 mm centre-positive plug rated 4 A or more (NVIDIA guide, J25) on the barrel jack, with the J48 jumper fitted as the guide says for loads above 2 A; check the plug and polarity before connecting. Tell anyone who can be in view and get consent. Learning project.

## Common mistakes

- Using YUY2 at full resolution: it gives only 3 FPS at 2592 x 1944 and 5 FPS at 1080p, while MJPG gives 15 FPS ([source](https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/OV5693_5MP_USB_Camera_(A)), Specifications).
- Expecting brightness and contrast controls on every system: the wiki says some parameters cannot be set on a Mac with OpenCV and recommends Linux with V4L2 ([source](https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/OV5693_5MP_USB_Camera_(A)), FAQ).
- Touching the back of the board: Waveshare says to avoid touching the components on the back, and that the module gets noticeably hot in use, which is normal ([source](https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/OV5693_5MP_USB_Camera_(A)), FAQ).

## Not covered by the official source

- Waveshare's titles for this camera read 'Fixed-focus, Auto Focusing'; the wiki and product page specifications say auto focus, which this page follows.
- The wiki and product page disagree on the lens length (19.39 mm and 19.69 mm), the module outline length (36 mm and 40 mm) and the YUY2 spelling; both lengths are shown.
- The Waveshare USB camera user manual and specification PDF were not read; the connector type is not stated on the outline drawing.

## Sources

- [link](https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/OV5693_5MP_USB_Camera_(A)) (Waveshare wiki, OV5693 5MP USB Camera (A), revision 89704)
- [link](https://www.waveshare.com/ov5693-5mp-usb-camera-a.htm) (Waveshare product page)
- [link](https://www.waveshare.net/w/upload/3/32/OV5693-5MP-USB-Camera-A-Dimension.pdf) (Waveshare outline drawing with connector table)