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Small bare USB camera board with OV7251 sensor, black-and-white global shutter, bendable flex cable

Alphacool

Alphacool OV7251 0.3MP 120FPS Global Shutter 2 in 1 accessory

SKU CH-6K6X-WM8YR

USB camera module with OV7251 sensor captures 0.3MP global-shutter video at 120FPS, driver-free across Windows, Linux, macOS and Android

  • Plug-and-play USB camera needs no driver installation
  • Works with Windows XP, macOS, Linux and Android via OTG
  • 3 MP global-shutter sensor captures at 120 FPS
  • 60° field of view delivers distortion-free images
  • Manual or fixed exposure modes for flexible control

USB camera module for embedded vision

The Alphacool OV7251 module provides a 0.3MP global-shutter sensor that captures 120 frames per second over a standard USB connection. It targets developers and hobbyists who need a compact, driver-free camera for machine-vision experiments, robotics or portable monitoring.

Global shutter with manual exposure control

The global shutter eliminates rolling-skew artefacts on fast motion, while manual exposure adjustment lets you tune light capture for each scene. A fixed 60-degree field of view and selectable manual or fixed modes constrain framing flexibility compared with interchangeable-lens systems.

Check USB host support and mounting before ordering

Verify that your board or computer supplies enough USB current for continuous 120FPS streaming and that the operating system recognises UVC devices without extra drivers. The bare PCB has no built-in mount, so plan a mechanical fixture or enclosure for stable positioning.

Highlights

  • Plug-and-play USB camera needs no driver installation
  • Works with Windows XP, macOS, Linux and Android via OTG
  • 3 MP global-shutter sensor captures at 120 FPS
  • 60° field of view delivers distortion-free images
  • Manual or fixed exposure modes for flexible control

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Which variant of the Alphacool OV7251 camera module should I pick for a 2-in-1 laptop accessory?

The product is offered as a single 2-in-1 accessory with the OV7251 sensor; there are no alternative versions or capacities listed to choose between.

What does the 120FPS global shutter rating mean when the camera is running on my device?

It means the sensor can capture up to 120 frames per second with a global shutter that exposes the entire frame at once, and you can manually adjust exposure time for each frame.

What interface does this camera use and what does it limit in practice?

It connects via USB with plug-and-play operation, supporting OTG on Android and standard UVC on Windows XP, OS X and Linux without extra drivers.

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