Wish you could use your Raspberry Pi camera on a laptop or a board without a CSI port? Let's talk about the Arducam B0278 CSI-USB UVC Camera Adapter Board for 12.3MP IMX477 Raspberry Pi Camera, up on Tech Depot India for Rs 4,616. It's an adapter board that bridges a CSI camera over to USB using the UVC standard, built around the 12.3MP IMX477 Raspberry Pi camera. Take a look here: Arducam B0278 CSI-USB UVC Camera Adapter Board.
What is the Arducam B0278 CSI-USB UVC Adapter Board?
Here's the idea, in everyday terms: Raspberry Pi cameras normally connect through a CSI port, which is great on a Pi but doesn't help you if you want to plug that same camera into a regular computer, or a board without a CSI connector. This adapter board sits in between and converts the CSI connection to standard USB, using the UVC (USB Video Class) protocol that most operating systems already know how to handle — so the camera can show up as a normal USB webcam. It's built specifically around the 12.3MP IMX477 Raspberry Pi camera.
For the exact wiring, supported camera modules and interface details, have a look at the Arducam B0278 product page.
Arducam B0278 CSI-USB UVC Camera Adapter Board for 12.3MP IMX477 Raspberry Pi Camera projects — what you can build
- Turning your high-resolution IMX477 Pi camera into a USB webcam for a laptop or desktop
- A portable inspection camera you can plug into any USB-capable device
- A machine vision setup on a board that doesn't have a CSI camera port
- A streaming or video-call rig using a higher-resolution sensor than a typical webcam
- A field-testing camera you can carry between different host devices
- Any project where you'd like to reuse a CSI camera module beyond just a Raspberry Pi
How to get started
You'll want to connect the IMX477 camera module to the CSI side of this adapter board first, then plug the board itself into your target device over USB. Because it presents itself as a standard UVC webcam, most modern operating systems should recognise it without extra driver installation — but it's still worth checking the product page for the exact camera module compatibility and any setup notes before you plug everything in for the first time.
Arducam B0278 CSI-USB UVC Camera Adapter Board for 12.3MP IMX477 Raspberry Pi Camera options compared
| Product | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Arducam B0278 CSI-USB UVC Camera Adapter Board for 12.3MP IMX477 Raspberry Pi Camera | Rs 4,616 | A CSI-to-USB UVC adapter board for the 12.3MP IMX477 camera |
| 5MP Night Vision Camera for Raspberry Pi | Rs 3,561 | A 5-megapixel camera built with night vision capability |
| 5MP Raspberry pi 0 w camera module | Rs 900 | A 5-megapixel camera module sized for the Pi Zero W |
| Acrylic Adjustable Camera Mount Module for Raspberry Pi | Rs 72 | An adjustable mount, not a camera itself |
Arducam B0278 CSI-USB UVC Camera Adapter Board for 12.3MP IMX477 Raspberry Pi Camera specifications
For the full Arducam B0278 CSI-USB UVC Camera Adapter Board for 12.3MP IMX477 Raspberry Pi Camera Specifications, head over to the product page for all the details.
Buy Arducam B0278 CSI-USB UVC Camera Adapter Board for 12.3MP IMX477 Raspberry Pi Camera Online in India
You can order this adapter board from Tech Depot India with delivery across Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Chennai and pan-India, usually within 8–10 working days from our Bengaluru, Delhi NCR and Hyderabad bases. Every order is prepaid, handled securely through Razorpay (UPI, cards or net-banking), and comes with a GST invoice. There's also a 15-day warranty against manufacturing defects, so just flag anything within 5 days of delivery. Want to chat before you buy? Reach us on WhatsApp or drop a line to techdepotindia@gmail.com. You'll find more Pi camera modules and adapters in our Single Board Computers collection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Arducam B0278 CSI-USB UVC Adapter Board Price in India?
It's listed at Rs 4,616 on Tech Depot India.
How soon will it reach me?
You can expect delivery in about 8–10 working days, shipped pan-India from Bengaluru, Delhi NCR or Hyderabad.
What's covered if something's wrong with it out of the box?
A 15-day warranty covers manufacturing defects, as long as you let us know within 5 days of delivery.
How do I pay, and is there an invoice?
Payments are prepaid only, via Razorpay (UPI, cards or net-banking), and you'll get a proper GST invoice with your order.
Will this adapter work with my specific camera module and host device?
It's built for the 12.3MP IMX477 Raspberry Pi camera over a UVC USB connection, but to be sure about your exact setup, check the product page and your device's own documentation before ordering.