Position the camera where a fixed webcam cannot reach and keep both hands available for the job. 5MP detail, 90° HFOV, UVC and a 30cm bendable neck support flexible inspection and viewing
Goobuy UC-501-5MP-GN is a 5MP USB UVC camera with a 30cm flexible metal gooseneck that lets users bend, position and hold the camera head for hands-free viewing and inspection. It provides 2592×1944 MJPEG output, a 90° HFOV manual-focus lens and built-in microphone for workbench, maintenance and equipment viewing with compatible USB host devices
Goobuy UC-501-5MP-GN is a 5MP USB UVC camera with a 30cm flexible metal gooseneck for hands-free viewing, inspection and maintenance applications. Unlike a camera head connected only by a soft USB cable, the positionable gooseneck can be bent toward the required viewing point and hold the camera in place while the operator works.
The camera provides up to 2592×1944 5MP MJPEG output, 1080P at 30fps, a practical 90° horizontal field of view, manual focus and a built-in microphone. Standard UVC connectivity supports Windows, Linux, macOS and compatible Android USB Host/OTG devices.
5MP High Detail | 30cm Flexible Gooseneck | Hands-Free Positioning | 90° HFOV
A regular USB cable provides power and data, but it does not control where the camera head points. Once the camera is separated from the host device, an additional bracket, clamp, tripod or hand-held support may be needed to maintain the required viewing angle.
The 30cm flexible metal gooseneck on the UC-501-5MP-GN adds a mechanical positioning function directly between the camera head and cable.
The neck can be bent to approach the target from above, beside or around nearby components.
Instead of being limited to a fixed mounting direction, the camera head can be repositioned according to the actual work area.
After adjustment, the metal gooseneck maintains its position during normal stationary viewing, reducing the need to hold the camera by hand.
When the inspection point changes, the same camera can be bent into a new position rather than requiring a new fixed mounting angle.
This makes the gooseneck particularly useful for workbench viewing, maintenance, assembly and equipment inspection, where the required camera position may change from one task to another.
Sometimes the problem is not image resolution. The problem is simply getting the camera into the right place.
A webcam mounted on a monitor may be too far away. A conventional USB camera on a soft cable may hang downward or require an additional holder. A permanently mounted camera only sees one predetermined direction.
A positionable camera head gives the operator more control over where the camera looks.
The UC-501-5MP-GN can be positioned:
Above a PCB, component or workpiece
Beside connectors, wiring or mechanical parts
Around an obstruction where a straight viewing path is inconvenient
Near an equipment access point for closer visual observation
At a repeatable angle for hands-free workbench viewing
The operator can therefore bring the camera to the viewing point, instead of repeatedly moving the workpiece, computer or display to suit a fixed camera.
For many maintenance and workbench applications, this simple positioning flexibility can be more useful than adding a complicated motorized camera mechanism.
The UC-501-5MP-GN is designed around a simple working sequence:
Shape the 30cm metal gooseneck toward the required viewing area.
Place the compact camera head at a useful angle and distance from the target.
Manually set the lens for the actual working distance.
Leave the camera in position while using both hands for repair, assembly, adjustment or inspection.
Bend → Position → Focus → Hands-Free Viewing
This is the main difference between the UC-501-5MP-GN and a conventional USB camera connected only by a flexible cable.
The gooseneck is not simply part of the wiring. It becomes part of the camera's positioning system.
The UC-501-5MP-GN provides up to 2592×1944 MJPEG at 15fps, giving users more image detail when viewing small components, connectors, labels, equipment surfaces or repair areas.
For applications where smoother live video is more important than maximum resolution, the camera also supports 1920×1080 MJPEG at 30fps.
2592×1944 MJPEG @ 15fps
Useful for viewing:
Small components and assemblies
Connectors and wiring
Labels and printed information
Equipment details
Repair and maintenance records
The 90° horizontal field of view provides a practical balance between work-area coverage and visible detail.
It gives the operator a wider view of the target area without relying on an extreme fisheye field of view.
The lens can be manually focused according to the actual viewing distance.
Once the camera position and working distance have been established, the focus remains at the selected setting without repeated autofocus adjustment.
Position the camera above or beside a workbench while keeping both hands available for the actual task.
Typical uses include:
Electronics Repair · Component Assembly · Small-Part Inspection · Repair Documentation
Instead of repeatedly holding or repositioning a conventional USB camera, the operator can adjust the gooseneck to suit the current workpiece.
The positionable camera head can provide a closer or more convenient viewing angle around accessible equipment components.
Typical viewing areas include:
Machine Components · Electrical Cabinets · Wiring Areas · Equipment Interiors · Maintenance Access Points
The UC-501-5MP-GN is intended for accessible equipment viewing and inspection. It is not designed as a waterproof immersion camera or ultra-small industrial borescope.
The camera uses a standard USB UVC interface, allowing it to provide a separate, positionable view for compatible host devices.
Typical hosts include:
Windows PC · Linux PC · macOS · Compatible Android Tablet or Terminal
This can be useful when the host device needs to remain in a convenient operating position while the camera head is placed closer to the actual viewing point.
| Specification | UC-501-5MP-GN |
|---|---|
| Camera Type | 5MP Flexible Gooseneck USB UVC Camera |
| Image Sensor | OmniVision 5MP CMOS |
| Optical Format | 1/4 inch |
| Maximum Resolution | 2592 × 1944 |
| 5MP Video | 2592×1944 MJPEG @ 15fps |
| 1080P Video | 1920×1080 MJPEG @ 30fps |
| Video Format | MJPEG / YUY2 |
| Lens Focus | Manual Focus |
| Field of View | 90° HFOV |
| Gooseneck | 30cm Flexible Metal Gooseneck |
| USB Interface | USB 2.0 UVC |
| USB OTG | Supported |
| Microphone | Built-in Microphone |
| Minimum Illumination | 0.1 Lux |
| Dynamic Range | 72dB |
| S/N Ratio | ≥36dB |
| Exposure / Gain / White Balance | Auto Supported |
| Shutter | Electronic Rolling Shutter |
| Power Supply | USB 5V |
| Working Current | 140–220mA |
| Working Temperature | -10°C to +50°C |
| USB Connector | USB-A / USB-C Option |
| Host Systems | Windows / Linux / macOS / Compatible Android |
| Android Requirement | USB Host/OTG + Compatible UVC App |
This is one of the main reasons to use the gooseneck version.
With a conventional USB camera on a soft cable, the camera head may need to be held, clamped or mounted before it can maintain the required viewing angle. The 30cm flexible metal gooseneck allows the UC-501-5MP-GN camera head to be bent toward the work area and remain positioned during normal stationary viewing.
For a repair bench or assembly station, the operator can position the camera above or beside the target, set the focus, and then use both hands for the actual work.
Not necessarily.
The purpose of the flexible gooseneck is to make the camera position adjustable without requiring a completely different fixed mounting angle for each task.
For example, one inspection may require the camera above a component, while another may require a side view around a connector or wiring area. The gooseneck can be reshaped and repositioned for the next viewing point.
For applications requiring a permanently fixed, vibration-resistant or dimensionally controlled mounting position, however, a dedicated mechanical mount may still be the better solution.
Choose according to what changes during use.
The UC-501-5MP-GN is better suited to applications where the operator positions the camera at a defined working distance, adjusts the focus and then keeps the camera viewing that area. Its key advantage is the 30cm positionable gooseneck and hands-free viewing.
The UC-501-5MP-AF is more suitable when the subject frequently moves between different distances and automatic refocusing is more important than gooseneck positioning.
In simple terms:
Changing camera position + relatively stable working distance → UC-501-5MP-GN
Frequently changing target distance → UC-501-5MP-AF
Yes, with compatible Android devices.
The Android host must support USB Host/OTG and use an application capable of accessing an external USB UVC camera.
USB-C alone does not guarantee camera compatibility. Android hardware, USB power capability and application support vary between devices, so we recommend testing the UC-501-5MP-GN with the actual Android host and UVC application before production deployment.
It can be, particularly when the viewing area contains small details that may need to be enlarged, reviewed or recorded.
The UC-501-5MP-GN supports 2592×1944 MJPEG at 15fps, providing more image information than standard 1920×1080 output. This can be useful for viewing component details, connector positions, labels and other relatively small features.
However, maximum resolution is not always the best operating mode. If smoother live movement is more important, the camera can also operate at 1920×1080 MJPEG at 30fps.
The appropriate mode therefore depends on whether the application prioritizes maximum detail or smoother live video.
Goobuy focuses on compact USB UVC cameras and rugged camera solutions for customers who need a practical camera head for an existing host device, commercial product or inspection application.
Rather than treating every inquiry as a new camera-development project, we build around mature camera platforms such as the UC-501 family and provide different combinations of resolution, lens, focus method, USB connection and mechanical form to match different viewing requirements.
The UC-501 platform includes established 2MP, 5MP autofocus, 5MP manual-focus and 8MP configurations, allowing customers to select a camera according to image detail, working distance and application instead of automatically choosing the highest resolution.
The UC-501-5MP-GN extends this platform with a 30cm flexible metal gooseneck for applications where camera positioning and hands-free viewing are more important than a conventional fixed camera arrangement.
For B2B customers, our normal approach is practical:
Select the closest mature camera → test it with the actual host and working distance → confirm image, lens and USB compatibility → move to repeat supply if the configuration works.
This helps equipment manufacturers, system integrators, maintenance-tool suppliers and commercial-device companies evaluate a camera using real hardware before committing to larger quantities.
Goobuy can support existing-platform configuration such as USB-A or USB-C connection, lens/FOV selection and suitable UC-501 camera versions, while keeping the project based on proven USB UVC hardware rather than unnecessary from-zero development.
Our goal is straightforward: provide a compact camera that fits the actual viewing task, works reliably with the customer's host system, and can move from sample validation to repeat B2B supply.
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