Switch/replace AI-deck camera

Introduction

There are currently two versions of the Himax ULP camera used on the AI-deck. A monochrome and a bayer-RGB. If you would like to switch the camera type or change it because it is broken these instructions will guide you though it.

1

Unscrew the two philips screws.

Unscrew the two philips screws

2

Remove the FPC cable by pulling the connector up with e.g. your nails or a plastic (non sharp) object.

Remove the FPC cable

3

This will remove the camera mount and the camera module.

Camera module removed

4

Gently pull up the camera which is squeezed into the pocket with some foam and remove it.

Pull up camera

5

Take out the camera module from the camera mount.

Take out camera

6

Fit the new camera by doing the opposite to 4, squeeze it gently into the pocket.

Fit new camera module

7

Thread the camera module connector through the camera mount hole. You can bend the flat cable but don’t force it into an 90 degree angle.

Thread camera module

8

Attach connector by aligning it correctly and then squeezing the camera mount and PCB together.

Attach connector

9

Screw back the screws. Don’t tighten them too hard. DONE!