MNT Reform Camera

An Open Hardware Camera with Retro Aesthetics.

This camera is an add-on for the MNT Reform open hardware laptop. It can also be used with any other USB capable computer as it has a Type-C connector with USB 3.0 and 2.0 signals. It provides an open and customizable solution for HD video telephony. The ultra wide-angle lens creates a panoramic, lomographic (fisheye) image.

Features

The modular case is made of durable CNC milled, bead blasted, black anodized aluminum. The nylon clip-on grip allows the camera to rotate/tilt in 2 axes. The U-shaped tilting mount has a UNC 1/4 inch thread, making it compatible with standard camera mounting equipment such as tripods.

As a standard USB Video Class Device, the MNT Reform Camera works with any operating system such as Linux, macOS and Windows.

Detailed Specs

Up to 2592x1944 resolution (5 MP) with USB 3.0
Image sensor: Omnivision OV5640 (modular, on 24-pin FPC connector)
USB Video Class Device (no special drivers necessary)
Lens: 120 degree wide angle fixed focus, S-Mount (M12)
Activity LED
Connector: USB-C receptable with automatic plug reversing
MIPI-CSI to USB 3.0 bridge: Infineon/Cypress EZ-USB CX3
4Mb SPI Flash for firmware (source available)
Internal JTAG and UART debug connectors
Firmware source/SDK available at Infineon after registration

Design

The electronics were designed by F. Schneider in KiCAD. The enclosure and mount were designed by Greta Melnik using FreeCAD. The designs are open hardware under CERN OHL-S 2.0.

This project was made possible through funding by NLNet.

In the Box

MNT Reform Camera
USB-C cable
1 clip
Manual

Support

Manuals and Downloads
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