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Add Camera Module to Hackberry Pi Zero? #28

@MarkJelic

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@MarkJelic

Hi. First wanted to say you have done an amazing job creating this.

I ordered the Pi_Zero version from Elecrow but unfortunately they sent me the CM5 version. I am sure they will correct the error and that is not why I'm writing to you. But I wanted to first give you a complement on the outstanding quality of the CM5 that I am sure will also be present in the Pi_Zero model.

What I wanted to ask is if it would be possible to somehow include, either by hacking the case, or preferably, for you to modify the design for a future model, that includes one of the 5Mp camera modules that can connect into the Zero with little trouble. Maybe one like this:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006843276038.html
(The 72 degree version would be fine, but would be cool if you could accommodate the 120deg autofocus one, too.)

I usually like to give suggestions as how a problem could be overcome, but since I do not have the Pi_Zero version at hand, I can't say how you could achieve it.

On the CM5 version, since I now have one, I'm wondering if you could have one in the space where the NVME card is situated?

I guess the other option would be a front-facing camera (although I would prefer rear) and that would make the communications options more rounded out. I prefer on the rear as the requirement I have is to scan QR Codes, and so need to have the screen visible to see where the user is pointing.

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