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Small rectangular USB camera module with integrated microphone and short cable

Alphacool

Alphacool 8 MP USB Camera Module 3264x2448 Autofocus 62° HFOV IMX179 1/3.2" 2 in 1 accessory

SKU CH-G5GA-JRQ0T

An 8 MP USB autofocus camera module with built-in microphone, 62° horizontal field of view and a 3.3 ft cable for Raspberry Pi, laptops and laser engravers

  • Sharp 8 MP stills at 3264×2448 capture fine detail
  • Autofocus adjusts from near to far without manual tuning
  • Built-in microphone records audio alongside video
  • 62° horizontal view with no-distortion lens fits tight spaces
  • UVC plug-and-play works on PC, Linux and Android without drivers

8 MP USB Camera Module

The Alphacool 8 MP USB Camera Module uses a 1/3.2" IMX179 sensor to capture still images at up to 3264x2448 pixels. Autofocus adjusts automatically for objects at varying distances without manual lens tools. A built-in microphone records audio alongside video. The module connects via a 1 metre USB cable and operates as a UVC-compliant plug-and-play device on PC, laptop, Android and Raspberry Pi platforms with no extra drivers required.

Makers and integrators needing compact vision

This module suits hobbyists monitoring 3D printers, users building LightBurn camera setups for laser engravers, and developers running OpenCV or Amcap on Linux or Windows. The 62° horizontal field of view and fixed 1 metre cable length limit placement flexibility in large enclosures. Buyers who need a wider angle, longer cable runs, or interchangeable lenses should look at other form factors.

Resolution headroom and optical limits

The 8 megapixel sensor provides detail sufficient for object recognition, barcode scanning and close-up engraving alignment at the native 3264x2448 resolution. MJPEG and YUY2 formats are available for streaming or recording. Autofocus covers near and far subjects but cannot match the low-light depth of larger sensors. The 62° field of view restricts wide-area coverage, so very large workspaces may require multiple units or a different optic.

Highlights

  • Sharp 8 MP stills at 3264×2448 capture fine detail
  • Autofocus adjusts from near to far without manual tuning
  • Built-in microphone records audio alongside video
  • 62° horizontal view with no-distortion lens fits tight spaces
  • UVC plug-and-play works on PC, Linux and Android without drivers

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Does the Alphacool 8 MP USB Camera Module need any drivers or extra software to work on a Raspberry Pi?

No — it is UVC compliant so the Raspberry Pi detects it automatically and it works with OpenCV or standard Linux video tools without installing additional drivers.

Will the 62° horizontal field of view let me monitor a full 3D-printer bed from a short distance?

The 62° HFOV gives a moderately wide view; at typical printer-enclosure distances it captures most of the bed, but very large beds may need the camera mounted further back.

How can I confirm the IMX179 sensor is delivering the full 3264x2448 resolution after setup?

Open a UVC-capable viewer such as Amcap or the v4l2-ctl command on Linux, select MJPEG or YUY2 format, and verify the active resolution reads 3264x2448.

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