The Goobuy UC-558 is a 32×32 mm low-light H.264 UVC USB camera module delivering 1080p30 video with 0.05 Lux sensitivity and a wide-angle FOV, designed for IoT gateways, embedded systems, robotics and 24/7 monitoring.
Powered by an onboard H.264 encoder and UVC-compliant USB interface, the Goobuy UC-558 camera streams 1080p30 video with extremely low bandwidth requirements—ideal for IoT devices, smart gateways, ARM platforms and robotic vision. Its 0.05 Lux low-light performance ensures clear color images in dim environments, while MJPEG and YUY2 modes enable debugging and full-frame raw access during development. The 32×32 mm compact form factor and wide-angle FOV make it an excellent choice for embedded systems, access control, machine status monitoring and edge-AI nodes.

 

Product Overview

The Goobuy UC-558 is a low light UVC camera board 32×32 designed for embedded vision, industrial monitoring, and robotics. It delivers 1080p at 30 fps using efficient H.264 compression, with fallback support for MJPEG/YUY2. As a compact h.264 UVC USB camera 1080p30 module, it reduces bandwidth and storage requirements while maintaining clear video even in dim factory environments.

Engineered for flexible deployment, Goobuy UC-558 is the perfect choice for:

• usb camera for substation cabinet monitoring h264
• embedded UVC camera for IoT gateway integration
• robotics vision USB camera module low light applications

 

Why H.264 USB Camera for IoT?

The Goobuy UC-558 camera features a built-in video encoder that compresses video directly on the camera board. Unlike standard MJPEG/YUY2 cameras that output large raw files, this camera sends a highly compressed H.264 stream over USB. This drastically reduces the host's CPU usage and network bandwidth consumption, making it the perfect solution for low-power devices like Raspberry Pi Zero W, Orange Pi, and cellular (4G/5G) remote monitoring systems.

 

Transform Your Projects with Unmatched Low-Light Vision

Use Scenarios 

• Home Automation & Smart Devices: Integrate into smart doorbells, security cameras, pet monitors, or baby monitors for reliable 24/7 surveillance.
• IoT & Embedded Systems: Perfect for custom IoT devices, kiosks, smart appliances, and environmental monitoring systems requiring compact vision.
• Industrial & Robotics: Enhance robotics vision for navigation, object detection, or quality control in dimly lit manufacturing environments.
• Medical & Scientific Instruments: Aid in microscopic imaging, patient monitoring, or laboratory automation where subtle details in low light are critical.
• Automotive & Drones: Provide internal cabin monitoring, blind-spot assistance, or enhance drone vision for low-light aerial inspection.
• Education & Prototyping: Ideal for student projects, research, and rapid prototyping of vision-enabled devices.

 

 

Feature	Standard USB Camera (MJPEG)	Our H.264 USB Camera	Benefit
Bitrate (1080p30)	~50 Mbps	~4 Mbps	90% Less Bandwidth (Ideal for 4G/LTE).
Storage (1 Hour)	~22 GB	~1.8 GB	10x Longer Recording on SD cards.
CPU Load (Pi 4)	High (~40-60%)	Low (<10%)	Free up CPU for AI processing.
Latency	Low	Medium (<200ms)	Good trade-off for remote streaming.
Low Light	Grainy/Dark	Bright (Sony Sensor)	See clearly in dim IoT environments.

 

 

what big problems Goobuy UC-558 H.264 UVC camera can solve in industrial applications?

Problems Solved:

1. Low-Light Machine Vision:
   • Problem: Inspecting parts or processes in dimly lit manufacturing areas, warehouses, or during off-shifts without full illumination.
   • Solution: The low-light sensor captures clear images for automated inspection, quality control (e.g., defect detection on production lines), or process monitoring even with minimal ambient light, reducing energy costs for lighting.
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2. Remote Monitoring of Critical Infrastructure:
   • Problem: Needing to monitor equipment, control rooms, or remote sites (e.g., pump stations, data centers) that may not always be brightly lit or have intermittent human presence.
   • Solution: Provides reliable 24/7 visual feedback with H.264 for efficient streaming, allowing operators to oversee operations remotely in various lighting conditions.
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3. Robotics and Autonomous Systems:
   • Problem: Robots or AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) operating in dynamic lighting conditions or areas where consistent, bright lighting cannot be guaranteed.
   • Solution: The low-light capability ensures continuous visual input for navigation, object detection, or manipulation tasks, enhancing autonomy and safety. The compact size aids integration.
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4. Internal Inspection of Large Equipment:
   • Problem: Monitoring the interior of large tanks, vats, or machinery where limited natural light penetrates and permanent lighting fixtures are impractical.
   • Solution: Can be integrated into probes or inspection robots to provide live, clear video feeds from dark, confined spaces.
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5. Quality Control in Specialized Environments:
   • Problem: Inspecting components or products that are light-sensitive or require specific lighting conditions for their material properties.
   • Solution: The camera's low-light sensitivity may reduce the need for intense, potentially damaging, illumination.

 

Special Demands Met:

• Continuous Operation: Designed for 24/7 reliability in industrial environments.
• Space-Efficient Integration: Its 32x32mm size is ideal for embedding into custom industrial enclosures, specialized inspection tools, or compact robotic systems.
• Data Efficiency: H.264 compression is crucial for systems with limited network bandwidth or storage, common in distributed industrial monitoring.
• Cost-Effective Vision: Provides high-resolution, low-light capabilities at a module level, which can be more cost-effective than full-fledged industrial cameras for certain applications.
• Wide Area Coverage: The 110-degree lens is effective for covering large sections of a production line, an entire cell in a factory, or a wide view for general surveillance in industrial facilities.

 

Frame-Rate & Codec Matrix

Mode	Codec	FPS	Notes
1920×1080	H.264	30 fps	Bandwidth-efficient streaming
1280×720	H.264	30 fps	Smooth IoT & robotics vision
640×480	MJPEG / YUY2	30 fps	Debugging & legacy support

Integration & Software

• UVC Controls: Exposure, Gain, White Balance, Brightness, Contrast, Flip/Mirror
• GStreamer Example:

     ·  OpenCV Example:

     ·  Works seamlessly with Raspberry Pi, Jetson, and Linux IoT gateways.

     ·  For Arduino/MCU, requires USB Host/OTG capable hardware.

"Compatible with Advanced MCU & Linux Gateways: Perfectly plug-and-play with Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, Odroid, and high-performance MCU boards (like Arduino Portenta H7 or GIGA R1) that support USB Host video. Note: Standard Arduino Uno/Nano does not support USB video streaming."

 

Compatible operating systems of goobuy USB camera module

Compliance & Reliability

• CE / FCC / RoHS certifications available
• Operating temperature: –10 °C to +70 °C
• Optional: EMI/ESD protection, industrial housing, long shielded cables

 

Application Scenarios

IoT Gateways & Smart Devices
Low-bandwidth H.264 makes UC-558 ideal for IoT hubs, indoor monitoring, smart cabinets, access control terminals and home automation gateways.

Embedded Vision for Robotics
Fits inside compact robots, AGVs/AMRs and industrial controllers requiring real-time video and low power consumption.

Edge AI & Single-Board Computers
Perfect for Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, Orange Pi and ARM Linux edge nodes performing lightweight AI inference.

Industrial Monitoring & Machine Status Visualization
Runs 24/7 in machines, production cells, warehouses and lighting-challenged areas.

Smart Kiosks & Retail Terminals
Slim form factor fits behind screens, kiosks, counters and machine housings.
 

High-Value Use Cases
1. 4G/LTE Solar Powered Surveillance
Scenario: Remote construction sites or wildlife monitoring using 4G routers.

Why H.264? MJPEG cameras eat up data plans in minutes. This H.264 camera reduces data costs by 10x, allowing for affordable 24/7 streaming over cellular networks.

2. 3D Printer Monitoring (OctoPrint)
Scenario: Watching a 20-hour print job remotely.

Why H.264? Reduces the load on the Raspberry Pi running OctoPrint, preventing print stutters caused by high CPU usage from video encoding.

3. Robot Navigation (SLAM) Backup Stream
Scenario: Sending a video feed back to the operator while the robot's main computer processes AI.

Why H.264? It uses minimal USB bandwidth, leaving the bus free for Lidar and other sensors.

 

Hear From Our Satisfied Customers & Success Stories

• "Transformed our Smart Home System!"
  • "We were struggling to find a compact camera that could deliver clear video in our client's dimly lit hallways. [Your Brand Name]'s 110-degree low-light module was a game-changer. Installation was a breeze, and the video quality, even at night, is outstanding. Our customers are thrilled!" - John D., CTO, [Smart Home Integration Company]
• "Critical for Our Robotics Project"
  • "For our autonomous inspection robot, reliable vision in low light was non-negotiable. This camera module provided the wide field of view and low-light sensitivity we needed without adding bulk. It’s been performing flawlessly in our tests." - Dr. Sarah K., Lead Engineer, [Robotics Research Lab]
• "Small Size, Big Impact for IoT"

"Integrating this module into our new IoT device was incredibly easy due to its small footprint and USB interface. The H.264 compression is a massive plus for our data transmission needs. Highly recommend for any embedded vision application." - Michael P., Product Manager, [IoT Solutions Company]

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the minimum lux rating for this camera?
A: This camera performs exceptionally well down to 0.05lux and can capture usable images in even lower light conditions, often relying on ambient light.

 

Q2. Does Goobuy UC-558 camera work with Raspberry Pi, Jetson or ARM boards?
A2. Yes. It is fully UVC compliant and runs on all major SBCs without drivers.

 

Q3: What is the cable length provided? Can I use a longer cable?
A: The standard cable length is [200cm/meter]. You can typically use longer USB 2.0 cables (up to 5 meters) with good quality shielding without significant signal degradation. For longer runs, active USB extenders are recommended.
       

Q4: What makes this Goobuy UC-558 camera module suitable for IoT?
As an embedded UVC camera for IoT gateway, the H.264 stream ensures minimal bandwidth and storage use,perfect for edge AI and IoT nodes.

 

Q5: How well does it perform in low light?
A: The Goobuy UC-558 is a low light UVC camera board 32×32, capable of 0.05 Lux performance with correct exposure and AGC.

 

Q6: Is MJPEG supported?
A: Yes, it’s a UVC USB camera module MJPEG YUY2 H.264, allowing flexible host integration.

 

Q7: Can it be used for robotics?
A: Yes, as a robotics vision USB camera module low light, it is widely adopted in AMR and collaborative robot vision systems.

 

Customer Success Stories

Case 1: European Utility Company — Substation Cabinet Monitoring

“We integrated the Goobuy UC-558 usb camera for substation cabinet monitoring h264 into our electrical substations across Germany. The compact 32×32 mm module fit easily inside control cabinets, and the H.264 stream reduced our bandwidth consumption by 60% compared to MJPEG. Even under dim lighting, the camera delivered stable 1080p video, helping our engineers remotely verify switchgear conditions without sending staff onsite. This has cut inspection costs and improved safety compliance.”
— Head of Remote Monitoring, EU Power Grid Operator

Case 2: U.S. IoT Solution Provider — Smart Gateway Integration

“Our IoT gateways for industrial facilities require embedded UVC camera for IoT gateway solutions that stream video to the cloud efficiently. The Goobuy UC-558 H.264 UVC USB camera 1080p30 module integrates seamlessly with Linux SBCs like Raspberry Pi and Jetson. With low-light UVC camera board 32×32 design, we were able to deploy cameras in tight enclosures and still maintain reliable streaming at night. This helped us deliver predictive maintenance dashboards with both sensor and video data, all within strict bandwidth limits.”
— CTO, U.S. Industrial IoT Platform Provider

Case 3: Robotics Manufacturer — AMR Vision Enhancement

“Our autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) operate in warehouses with variable lighting. By adopting the UC-558 as a robotics vision USB camera module low light, we achieved smooth 1080p30 H.264 video without motion blur. The uvc usb camera module mjpeg yuy2 h264 flexibility allowed us to switch between debugging (MJPEG/YUY2) and deployment (H.264). Thanks to its 0.05 Lux sensitivity, our robots can now navigate safely in low-light aisles, reducing accidents and downtime.”
— Lead Vision Engineer, Robotics OEM, USA

 

Integration & Software Examples

Quick Start Command (Linux/Raspberry Pi): Check if your system supports H.264 hardware decoding

v4l2-ctl --list-formats-ext

Look for: 'H264' (H.264 / AVC)

 

How to Stream H.264 with FFmpeg:

ffmpeg -f v4l2 -input_format h264 -video_size 1920x1080 -i /dev/video0 -c:v copy output.mp4

This command records 1080p video with almost ZERO CPU usage by copying the raw H.264 stream.

 

GStreamer Example

gst-launch-1.0 v4l2src device=/dev/video0 ! video/x-h264,framerate=30/1 ! h264parse ! avdec_h264 ! autovideosink
 

OpenCV Python Example

import cv2

cap = cv2.VideoCapture(0)
while True:
    ret, frame = cap.read()
    if not ret:
        break
    cv2.imshow("UC-558 H.264 Camera", frame)
    if cv2.waitKey(1) & 0xFF == ord('q'):
        break

cap.release()
cv2.destroyAllWindows()
 

Raspberry Pi / Linux

Plug-and-play using UVC:

ls /dev/video*