MaixCAM — Fast Deployment for AI Vision and Audio Projects

MaixCAM

Introduction to MaixCAM

MaixCAM is a hardware product designed for the rapid deployment of AI vision, audio, and AIOT applications. It serves as a platform for quickly verifying product prototypes and moving to mass production, featuring a powerful yet cost-effective processor with integrated cameras, screens, WiFi, and a complete, easy-to-use software ecosystem.

Target Use Cases and Audience:

  • AI Algorithm Deployment: AI engineers can quickly deploy their AI models on real hardware (MaixCAM) using easy-to-use model conversion tools and SDKs.
  • STEM Education: With the MaixPy SDK and development tools, teachers can focus on teaching while students quickly get hands-on experience without needing to develop hardware or software.
  • University Research and Education: Comprehensive documentation and tutorials provide learning paths for students at all levels, while RISC-V and AI technologies offer tools for research.
  • Prototyping for Makers and Engineers: Well-designed hardware, extensive peripherals, and easy-to-use software let you quickly turn ideas into reality without getting bogged down by basic development tasks.
  • Enterprise Product Upgrades and Deployment: Quickly deploy products without high R&D costs, or add AI vision to existing equipment for smart enhancements.
  • Competitions: MaixCAM + MaixPy + MaixCDK provide rapid innovation for competitions. The platform has already been used to win various awards.

MaixCAM Hardware Overview

MaixCAM hardware info, more info please refer to CPU's datasheet.
And there is another model called MaixCAM-Pro.

Component Description
CPU Big Core 1GHz RISC-V C906 (plus an optional 1GHz ARM A53 for Linux)
CPU Small Core 700MHz RISC-V C906 running RTOS
Low-Power Core 25~300MHz 8051 for low-power applications
NPU 1TOPS@INT8, BF16 model support, operators for popular models like Mobilenetv2, YOLOv5, YOLOv8
Memory 256MB DDR3
Storage TF card or SD NAND boot
Camera Up to 5MP, officially supports 4MP GC4653 and OS04A10 (4-lane MIPI CSI, 22-pin interface, supports dual CSI split)
Screen 2.3" HD IPS touch screen, 552x368 resolution (2-lane MIPI DSI output, 31-pin standard interface, 6-pin capacitive touch)
Audio Output Onboard PA amplifier for 1W or less speakers
Audio Input Built-in analog silicon mic for audio input
Network Onboard WiFi6 + BLE5.4 module, Ethernet versions available
USB Type-C USB2.0, support device and host mode, support USB camera
IO Ports 2 x 14-pin 2.54mm headers, 800mil spacing, breadboard-compatible
Buttons 1 x RST button + 1 x USER (function) button
LEDs Power LED + User LED
Codec H.264/H.265/MJPEG hardware decode, supports 2K@30fps encoding/decoding
Peripherals I2C/SPI/UART/ADC/PWM/WDT
Case 3D printed with two screw mounts for attaching to stands

MaixCAM Software Ecosystem

MaixCAM offers more than just hardware. It comes with a complete software ecosystem, including:

Name Description Image/Video
MaixPy Python SDK optimized for MaixCAM with simple APIs and hardware acceleration Refer toMaixPy
MaixVision AI vision IDE for programming, running code, live image preview, and graphical programming MaixVision
MaixHub Online AI model training platform that requires no AI expertise or expensive hardware MaixHub
MaixCDK C++ version of MaixPy for C/C++ developers Refer to MaixCDK
App Store Download tools and applications, or upload your own Refer to App Store
Share Center A space for developers to share projects and experiences Refer to Share center

MaixCAM Documentation

Official Resources (by Sipeed)

Chip Documentation

MaixCAM is based on Sipeed's LiecheeRV-Nano core board, which uses the SG2002 chip. The following resources may also be useful:

Note: While MaixCAM can use documentation from LicheeRV-Nano and SG2002, LicheeRV-Nano and other SG2002 products cannot use MaixPy, MaixCDK, or MaixVision software. Please ensure you choose the right product for your development needs.

Community Resources

Purchase

MaixCAM comes in two versions. For details, please visit Sipeed Taobao or AliExpress.