Arducam IR-CUT Camera Module for Raspberry Pi w/ 12MP IMX477

The IR-cut filter is entirely mechanical and automatic; no software configuration is required. A small servo inside the lens assembly physically moves the filter in front of the sensor based on detected ambient light levels. In bright conditions, the filter engages for accurate color reproduction. In low light or darkness, it retracts, allowing infrared light to reach the sensor for enhanced night vision sensitivity when used with an IR illuminator.

Yes, this Arducam IMX477 module is fully compatible with all Raspberry Pi models that feature a Camera Serial Interface (CSI) connector. This includes the Raspberry Pi 5, Pi 4, Pi 3, Pi 2, Pi 1, Pi Zero, and Pi Zero 2 W. You will need the appropriate ribbon cable for your specific Pi model (e.g., a 22-pin cable for Pi 5 or a 15-pin cable for older models). Enable the camera interface via `raspi-config` and use standard `libcamera` commands for operation.

Absolutely. The module features a standard CS-mount thread, allowing you to swap the included 6mm lens with any other CS-mount or C-mount lens (using a C-CS adapter). This is ideal for applications requiring different fields of view, such as wide-angle surveillance, telephoto wildlife monitoring, or macro inspection. Ensure the lens is designed for a 1/2.3-inch sensor format to avoid vignetting and properly adjust the back-focus using the locking ring on the module.

The IMX477 sensor hardware supports a 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 interface for maximum data bandwidth. However, standard Raspberry Pis only have a 2-lane physical connector. Therefore, you will use it in 2-lane mode on a standard Pi, which is sufficient for most applications. The 4-lane capability is only relevant if using a Raspberry Pi Compute Module or a custom carrier board with a 4-lane connector, and it requires a customized device tree and driver, which does not unlock higher frame rates for 4K on Pi due to VideoCore limitations.