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Technical Information for the exploreHD 3.0

Physical Specifications

Depth Rating400 meters
Safety Margin50%
Ingress Protection RatingIP69K+ equivalent
Mass in Air84 grams
Mass in Water44 grams
MaterialAerospace-grade 6061-T6 alloy aluminum - Abrasion-resistant hard anodized coating
Front PortStandard Depth-Resistant Glass

Lens Specifications

TypeFisheye
Focal Length2.65mm
Lens Aperturef/1.9
Minimum Focus Distance20-30cm
IR Filter650nm
Horizontal FOV (In Air)138°
Vertical FOV (In Air)70°
Diagonal FOV (In Air)168°
Horizontal FOV (In Water)~82°

Image Sensor Specifications

Image Sensor
Sensor Color
Sensor TypeFront-Side Illuminated
Electronic Shutter TypeRolling Shutter
Max Resolution
Max Framerate
Color Channels
Bits Per Channel
Compression Formats
ConnectionUSB 2.0 High Speed / UVC Compliant / V4L2 Compatible
Spectral SensitivitySee Graph Below

Image Compression Specifications

H.264MJPEGYUY2
TypeBaseline
Chroma Subsampling4:2:04:2:24:2:2

Supported Resolutions and Framerates

ResolutionMJPEG & H.264YUY2
1920x108010, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps5 fps
1280x72010, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps5, 10 fps
800x60010, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps5, 10, 15 fps
640x48010, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps
640x36010, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps
352x28810, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps
320x24010, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 fps

Software Requirements

External SoftwareNone Required (Plug-and-Play)
ProtocolUVC (USB Video Class) Compliant
Windows SupportNative Support - No drivers needed
macOS SupportNative Support - No drivers needed
Linux SupportNative Support - V4L2 compatible
Zero Software Required Because it is fully UVC compliant, it requires absolutely no proprietary drivers, external software, or libraries for retrieving images.While we provide helpful optional utilities like our Camera Tester and dweOS, these are strictly optional. You can plug the camera into your system and immediately view the feed using standard built-in camera applications (like Windows Camera, OBS, etc).

Bitrate Control Library

For specific advanced application using H.264 mode, you can manage the camera’s bitrate via our open-sourced bitrate control code.

Bitrate Control Code

Bitrate Control README document.

Electrical Specifications

PropertyMJPEG ModeH.264 Mode
Voltage5V5V
Current180mA250mA
Current (Max)200mA260mA
Operating Wattage0.9W1.2W
Wattage (Min)0.004W0.004W
Wattage (Max)1W1.3W

Connector Pinout

Red5V
WhiteD- (Data Negative)
GreenD+ (Data Positive)
BlackGround

CAD Files

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exploreHD (Epoxy) STEP File

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exploreHD (Epoxy) Technical Drawing (PDF)

Updating Firmware

1
Please check the product changelog, before updating firmware.
2

Download firmware

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Firmware Updating Utility
3

Follow guide on updating firmware

Video Guide

Simple guide to updating firmware.

NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) Compliance

This product is compliant with the latest applicable sections of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), specifically prohibiting the use of covered telecommunications equipment and services. We are fully committed to ensuring that none of the prohibited brands or components covered by the NDAA are utilized in this product. This compliance underscores our commitment to national security and provides assurance for government procurement and use.

CE (Conformité Européenne)

This product is CE certified, indicating conformance with relevant European Union directives and regulations regarding health, safety, and environmental protection. This certification validates that the product meets the high standards required for sale within the European Economic Area.