Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3

Moving the camera into a finished product changes the integration conditions. A ribbon cable that works on an open bench may conflict with an enclosure wall, exceed the allowed bend area or place the connector on the wrong side of the host board. The lens opening, module height, board location and cable direction therefore need to be reviewed together before the mechanical drawing is released.

The autofocus function must also be qualified through the final hardware and software path. The nearest and farthest required subject positions should be checked with the actual enclosure opening and intended lighting. Confirming VCM movement alone does not establish usable focus performance inside the product.