Reference Design: Mounting Stereo mini USB Cameras#

This topic provides the optimal reference mounting design solution for Stereo mini USB cameras, assisting you in swiftly implementing it during the product deployment process.

Mounting Reference Solution for STM-501u and STM-502u#

Product Components#

STM-501u	STM-502u

Product Drawing#

• STM-501u

• STM-502u

Product Interfaces#

24-Pin USB Type-C Interface#

• The 24-pin USB Type-C interface is at the left of the camera. The depth of Type-C Female is specified as 6.0 ±0.2 mm. Pay attention to the dimension of Type-C plug to avoid interference and secure adequate contact during the insertion of the Type-C plug.
• The metal exposed section's length of Type-C plug:
  • Length of 6.0 ±0.2 mm is suggested for Type-C plug with screw
  • Length of 6.2 ±0.2 mm is recommended for Type-C plug without screw

8-Pin Sync Port#

The 8-pin sync port is on the right side of the camera. Rotate the sync port cover to see the sync port.

Mounting and Fixing Method#

• Option A: Fix the camera using the 1/4-20 UNC thread hole. The hole depth is 5 mm and recommended torque is 4.0 Nm.
  
• Option B: Fix the camera using two M3 thread holes on the rear of the camera. The hole depth is 3.0 mm and recommended is 0.4 Nm.
• Option C: Fix the camera using the shape or edges of the metal housing.
  
  
  • 1/4-20 UNC threaded hole or other areas on metal parts of module must be utilized for grounding purposes.
  • After the module is assembled to the whole machine, the FOV viewing angle must be free.

Mounting Reference Solution for STM-951u and STM-952u#

Product Components#

STM-951u	STM-952u

Product Drawing#

• STM-951u

• STM-952u

Product Interfaces#

24-Pin USB Type-C Interface#

• The 24-pin USB Type-C interface is at the bottom of the camera. The depth of Type-C Female is specified as 6.0 ±0.2 mm. Pay attention to the dimension of Type-C plug to avoid interference and secure adequate contact during the insertion of the Type-C plug.
• The metal exposed section's length of Type-C plug:
  • Length of 6.0 ±0.2 mm is suggested for Type-C plug with screw
  • Length of 6.2 ±0.2 mm is recommended for Type-C plug without screw

8-Pin Sync Port#

The 8-pin sync port is on the top side of the camera. Remove the sync port protective cover to see the sync port.

Mounting and Fixing Method#

• Option A: Fix the camera using two M4 thread hole on the rear side. The hole depth is 3.0 mm and recommended torque is 4.0 Nm.
  
• Option B: Fix the camera using two M3 thread holes on the rear of the camera. The hole depth is 3.0 mm and recommended is 0.4 Nm.
• Option C: Fix the camera using the shape or edges of the metal housing.
  
  
  • 1/4-20 UNC threaded hole or other areas on metal parts of module must be utilized for grounding purposes.
  • After the module is assembled to the whole machine, the FOV viewing angle must be free.

System Design Requirements#

• Sealing requirements
  • Use foam padding or silicone seals between the 3D camera and your device to prevent dust entry.
• Lens requirements
  • No additional lenses or covers can be added to the front of the 3D camera.
• Cooling requirements
  • Connect the camera to external metal components using thermal conductive materials to expand the cooling area. It's recommended to incorporate active cooling with fans.
  • The cameras must not be heated by other heat sources.
• Before customer tooling, please provide structural drawings related to the 3D camera for orbbec’s ME review.