Application Notes

ArduCAM Camera Shield Software Application Note
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" #define ARDUCAM_SHIELD_V2" and the line " #define OV5642_CAM" then comment other
lines.
After that open the Arduino IDE, the ArduCAM examples can be found from the menu
File->Examples->ArduCAM as the Figure 2 shown.
Figure 2 Arduino IDE examples
Open one of the examples, wiring SPI and I2C interface especially CS pins to ArduCAM
shield according to the examples. More information about the wiring can be found from
ArduCAM hardware application note. Selecting correct COM port and Arduino boards then
upload the sketches as the Figure 3 shown.
Figure 3 Example Sketch
After uploading the example sketch, user can preview the live video on LCD screen if using
ArduCAM-LF model. Or downloading Windows host application here to capture image if using
ArduCAM Mini model.