MaixCAM2 -- Rapid Deployment of AI Vision and Audio Applications
Introduction to MaixCAM2
MaixCAM2
is a hardware product designed for better implementation of AI vision, audio, and AIoT applications. It provides a platform for rapid prototype verification and mass production.
Key Features:
- Outstanding hardware performance: Dual-core
A53
+12.8Tops@INT4 / 3.2Tops@INT8
+4GB LPDDR4
+ multiple hardware codecs. At640x640
resolution,YOLO11n
reaches up to113FPS
, andYOLO11s
up to62FPS
. - Integrated hardware package: Supports up to
4K 1/1.8"
camera,640x480
high-definition touchscreen, dual microphones,WiFi6
+BLE5.4
, and more. No complex hardware adaptation required, ready to use out of the box. - Various hardware form factors: Versions available with enclosures and different accessory configurations, as well as a
core board
. - Offline AI large model support: In addition to
convolutional models
, supportsTransformer models
, with plug-and-playLLM / VLM / ASR / TTS
. - Comprehensive and easy-to-use software ecosystem: Provides well-polished MaixPy (
Python
) + MaixCDK (C++
) SDKs, extensive documentation, professional IDE, and cloud platform support.
Based on MaixCAM2
, you can create:
- DIY Smart Camera: Equipped with
4K
large-format1/1.8"
sensor, supportingJPEG / RAW / H.264 / H.265
encoding, easy-to-use software, andNPU
-acceleratedAI
features, making DIY smart cameras simple. - Robots: Dual mics + HD camera + HD touchscreen + AI acceleration + rich peripherals. Supports
convolutional models
andTransformer models
with plug-and-playYOLO / LLM / VLM / ASR / TTS
. Suitable for everything from toys to professional intelligent robots. - Production Line Quality Inspection Assistant: Traditional algorithms (OpenMV / OpenCV) plus hardware-accelerated AI recognition easily meet the demands of high-precision, real-time, and low-cost production line applications.
- Competition Weapon: A strong tool for competitions, offering high performance, compact size, and easy-to-use Python (MaixPy) and C++ (MaixCDK) SDKs. Enables lightning-fast development of competitive projects. Many students have already won top awards using MaixCAM.
- Educational Aid: For university research, teaching, STEM education, spreading cutting-edge knowledge, and inspiring future technologies.
- And more: Waiting to be discovered by you!
Feature Showcase
For more feature introductions, please see the MaixPy homepage.
MaixCAM2 Hardware Specifications
Bold items are upgrades compared to MaixCAM / MaixCAM-Pro (first generation).
Component | Description |
---|---|
CPU (Big Cores) | 1.2GHz A53 x2, runs Linux (Ubuntu) |
CPU (Small Core) | RISC-V 32bit E907, runs RTT |
NPU | 12.8Tops@INT4 / 3.2TOPS@INT8, supports convolution and Transformer models such as YOLO/LLM/VLM, YOLO11n 640x640 reaches up to 113FPS |
Memory | 1GB / 4GB LPDDR4 options |
Storage | Onboard 32GB eMMC, onboard TF card slot |
Camera | Supports up to 8MP (4K)@30fps, 4-lane MIPI CSI input, 22-pin interface, supports split dual CSI |
Display | 2.4-inch HD IPS capacitive touchscreen, resolution 640x480 (4-lane MIPI DSI output, standard 31-pin interface, 6-pin capacitive touch), supports up to 1080p@60fps output |
Audio Output | Onboard PA amplifier + 1W speaker |
Audio Input | Onboard analog silicon mics x2, direct audio capture |
Networking | Onboard WiFi6 + BLE5.4 module, 6-pin FPC Ethernet interface (with external FPC-to-RJ45 module) |
USB | Type-C USB2.0, supports both Device and Host modes, supports USB cameras |
IO Interface | 2.54mm PMOD interface, provides 20 IOs + Vsys/3.3V/GND + 1.25mm 6-pin expansion interface, core board offers more IOs |
Buttons | 1 x Power switch + 1 x Func (function) button |
LEDs | Power indicator + User LED + Illumination LED |
Codec | H.264 / H.265 / MJPEG hardware codec, supports 4K@30fps encoding, 1080p@60fps decoding |
Peripherals | I2C / SPI / UART / ADC / PWM / WDT and other common peripherals |
Power | Supports Li-ion battery charge/discharge management, with battery-equipped version available |
Enclosure | Protective case with 1/4-inch standard tripod mount |
IMU | Onboard six-axis IMU (3-axis accelerometer + 3-axis gyroscope) |
RTC | Onboard BM8563EMA RTC chip + rechargeable coin battery, maintains time during power-off |
Core Board | Gold-finger core board containing only chip core circuit + DDR, for easy custom hardware design |
MaixCAM2 Software Ecosystem
We don’t just provide hardware — MaixCAM2 comes with a complete software ecosystem, including:
Name | Description | Image/Video |
---|---|---|
MaixPy | Python SDK with rich and easy-to-use APIs, optimized for MaixCAM, supports hardware acceleration, and comes with comprehensive documentation and tutorials | 1. MaixPy Homepage 2. MaixPy Source Code |
MaixVision | AI vision IDE for coding, code execution, real-time image preview, even graphical programming. Greatly lowers the difficulty and barriers to setup. | ![]() |
MaixHub | Online AI model training platform. No AI knowledge or expensive hardware required — train models with one click and deploy them to MaixCAM instantly | ![]() |
MaixCDK | C++ SDK equivalent of MaixPy. Developers familiar with C/C++ can get started immediately | See MaixCDK Homepage |
App Store | Various apps and tools available for download without development. Developers can also upload and share apps | See MaixHub App Store |
Sharing Hub | A community for developers to share experiences and projects | See MaixHub Sharing Hub |
Resources
MaixCAM Exclusive Resources (Provided by Sipeed)
- MaixCAM-Pro Official Docs (this documentation)
- MaixPy Official Docs (Python SDK) (MaixPy Source Code)
- MaixCDK (C/C++ SDK) (MaixCDK Source Code)
- System Flashing Guide
- Camera and Lens
- Hardware Resource Downloads
- Enclosure and Mounts: Open-source 3D model files for enclosures, mounts, etc. are available on makerworld.com (recommended) or makerworld.com.cn. Search for
MaixCAM
/MaixCAM2
. - Pinout Diagram:
Chip Resources
MaixCAM2 is based on the AX630C chip from Axera, so their resources can also be referenced.
Accessories
Community
- MaixHub App Store
- MaixHub Sharing Hub
- Search
MaixCAM
orMaixPy
on GitHub - Search
MaixCAM
orMaixPy
on Bilibili - Search
MaixCAM
on makerworld.com (recommended) or makerworld.com.cn - QQ Group: 862340358
- Telegram: MaixPy