Request: Support IMX519 (Arcucam 16mpix)

jneilliii · August 8, 2022, 6:14pm

These cameras require using the Arducam Camera Control plugin to control focus because it's not using standard v4l drivers I think for controlling the mechanical focus which is what the camera settings plugin requires. It's similar to my older generation lower resolution arducam autofocus camera.

RJS2813 · August 9, 2022, 12:19am

I have tried the Arducam Camera control plugins but they do not work with my IMX519., unable to adjust the focus.
The Camera Settings plugin does adjust the focus but I am unable to save the required setting, it resets to 0 if the system is restarted. The horizontal and vertical flip function does not work.
I don't know if the Arducam Control plugins would work with the more expensive " 64MP Hawk-eye Autofocus Camera Module for Raspberry Pi" but as it is quite a lot more expensive than the IMX519 I am not sure I want to buy one without knowing if it will work.
I don't seem to be able to find any more information about my camera being used with octoprint.

jneilliii · August 9, 2022, 3:06am

Did you save the preset in the camera settings plugin and set it as startup?

It could also be a limitation based on the FAQ.

github.com

The-EG/OctoPrint-CameraSettings/blob/9ad85826b9f432a4131659a24f2e1b2a76f5cbf0/docs/faq.md#not-all-settings-are-applied-on-on-startup

# Frequently Asked Questions

## I have a RaspiCam v1, v2, HQ, etc and the controls do not work! Why?

See [Raspberry Pi Cameras ('RaspiCam')](setup.md#raspberry-pi-cameras-raspicam) in setup

## Why do some controls have no effect?

Some controls can only be set when certain conditions are met. For example, 'Exposure Time Absolute' can only be set when 'Exposure Auto' is set to manual. In some cases, these conditions are not intuitive. On the RaspiCam, setting the scene mode will override the Exposure Auto = manual setting, making Exposure Time Absolute unavailable.

Additionally, some controls have been observed to have no affect even when they should. This is still being investigated, and may be an issue with the video4linux driver(s). If you come across this behavior, please open an issue and specify the camera you are using and the control that does not function.

## Why are settings missing? Why can't I control zoom, tilt, etc?

The only settings shown are those that the camera reported as supported. If you get a warning that your camera has unimplemented controls then please click the link to submit an issue. Otherwise, any 'missing' controls are not shown because they are not supported by your camera.

## No settings are shown for my camera

Check the 'cameras' drop down, if your camera is listed multiple times, try one of the other options. Some cameras are represented by multiple devices, and while the plugin tries to filter out those that aren't actually the camera, it may not be able to do so in all cases.

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Pietro · September 17, 2022, 2:56pm

Do you find any way to this camera working ?? i try all of this but nothing, have somebody step by step guide for Arducam 16mpx please? ,..