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UVC Camera Configuration Guide

This guide details how to customize Arducam UVC cameras, including modifying the Serial Number, Device Name, and setting default focus positions.

To ensure you use the correct utility, please verify your camera interface (USB 3.0 vs USB 2.0) first.

🛠️ Tool Selection Guide

Please download the appropriate tool matching your camera hardware.

Feature [Option 1] UVC Config Tool [Option 2] Serial Number Tool
Interface USB 3.0 Standard USB 2.0
Capabilities Edit Name/SN, Set Focus, Firmware Info Edit Name/SN Only
Typical Models USB3 UVC Camera List (e.g., B0497) USB2 UVC Camera List
Download ⬇️ Download Config Tool ⬇️ Download Legacy Tool

Option 1: Arducam UVC Config Tool

Target Device: USB 3.0 Cameras & Modules with Motorized Lens

This advanced tool supports reading/writing ISP parameters and defining startup states for motorized lenses.

1. Connection & Detection

  1. Connect your UVC camera to the PC via USB.
  2. Launch ArducamUVCConfigTool.exe.
  3. Click Refresh (top right) to scan for devices.
  4. Select your target camera from the list and click Open.

2. Operations

A. Modify Device Info

  1. Click Read to retrieve the current Firmware Version, Product Name, and Serial Number.
  2. Edit the text in Product Name or SerialNumber fields.
  3. Click Write to flash the new values.

B. Set Default Focus (Motorized Lens Only)

Defines the lens position the camera uses immediately after boot-up.

  1. Use the focus slider (or buttons) to adjust the lens to your desired distance.
  2. Click the Current button next to Default Focus Value to read the motor position.
  3. Click Write to save this position as the default.

3. Apply Changes

Save and Reboot

After clicking Write, you must unplug and replug the USB cable for the new Product Name to be recognized by the operating system.

Option 2: Serial Number Tool

Target Device: Standard USB 2.0 Cameras

1. Hardware Setup

Connect the Arducam UVC camera to your computer.

Tip

If the software fails to detect the camera, close the application, re-plug the USB cable, and restart the application.

2. Operation Steps

Step 1: Detection

Run the tool. The "Port" dropdown should populate automatically.

  • Success: Displays e.g., "USB Video Camera" or "Arducam..."
  • Failure: Shows "Unknown Device". Please check physical connection.

Detection Screen

Step 2: Modify Serial Number (SN)

  1. Click Read to fetch the current SN.
  2. Enter the new SN in the input box.
  3. Click Write. A success message should appear.

Modify Screen

Step 3: Modify Device Name (FriendlyName) You can change the name displayed in applications (e.g., Zoom, OBS).

Rename Screen

Why didn't the name change?

Windows aggressively caches USB Device Names. If the old name persists after modification:

  1. Open Device Manager on Windows.
  2. Find the camera under "Cameras" or "Imaging devices".
  3. Right-click and select Uninstall device.
  4. Unplug and re-plug the camera to force Windows to read the new descriptor.

Appendix: Supported Device List (USB 2.0)

We support serial number and name modification for the following UVC 2.0 camera modules. Please find your model by sensor type below.

🔹 IMX Series (Sony)

Model Resolution SKUs (Click for Details)
IMX219 8MP B0196, B0431, B029201, B0292, B0321, B0320
IMX291 2MP (Low Light) B0200, B0201, B0202, B0520, B052001, B0261, B026101, B0363, B0362, UB020201, B020101
IMX179 8MP UB0240, B0447, B0447C, B0446
IMX298 16MP B0290, B029001, B0268, B026801
IMX477 12MP B0280, B0288, B0433

🔹 OV Series (OmniVision)

Model Resolution SKUs (Click for Details)
OV9281 1MP (Global Shutter) B0332
OV2311 2MP (Global Shutter) B0322
OV5648 5MP UB0238, B0454, B0454C
OV5693 5MP B0441