Picapture HD1 - HD image capture module for Raspberry Pi

Description

Picapture HD1 is an image capture module that provides all the video processing capabilities of the Raspberry Pi Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). The module captures high definition video from digital (HDMI/DVI), analog (YPbPr component) and computer (RGB) sources in resolutions 480p, 720p and 1080p. By adopting the Raspberry Pi CSI-2 camera interface and providing full camera emulation, all Raspberry Pi video encoding and management functions are used with any compatible video source. In addition, applications that require a large amount of Raspberry Pi resources (e.g. real-time image processing) can be started because no USB capture devices are required.

PiCapture is compatible with the "HAT" housing and connects directly to the Raspberry Pi I/O connector. The set includes spacers and screws for secure mounting of the module to the Raspberry Pi. The ribbon cable connects to the camera interface CSI-2. Power is supplied by the Raspberry Pi using a standard 5 V AC adapter.

PiCapture HD1 is officially supported on the Raspberry Pi 3.

Features

• Compatible with Raspberry Pi HAT
• Quick interface: Raspberry Pi camera port - MIPI CSI-2
• Works with most Raspberry Pi boards (including 3.0) and standard camera firmware (raspivid, picamera, etc.)
• Full Raspberry Pi camera emulation
• Pivideo software based on Python
• Automatic or manual selection of the video source
• Optional source indication on screen
• Test mode control - Black and white modes, solid color and color pattern
• Software update tool
• Jumpers for choosing the method of communication with the Raspberry Pi: UART, I2C1, I2C0
• Compatible with Raspberry Pi hardware and software (no special drivers required)