How to connect the Camera Module to your Raspberry Pi

Description: This article will show you how to connect the Raspberry Pi Camera Module to your Raspberry Pi. This allows you to take pictures, record video, and apply image effects. You will need a Raspberry Pi with a camera module port and a camera module.

  1. Connect the camera module by gently pulling up on the edge of the port’s plastic clip. Insert the camera module ribbon cable correctly and make sure the cable is inserted correctly.
    Raspberry Pi board, Camera Module Port, Camera Module Ribbon Cable
  2. Turn on the Raspberry Pi
  3. Select the Raspberry Pi main menu and hover over Preferences.
  4. Select the Raspberry Configuration Tool.
    Raspbian Desktop, Main Menu, Preferences, Raspberry Pi Configuration
  5. Select the Interfaces tab and ensure the camera is set to Enabled.
    Raspberry Pi Configuration, Interfaces, Enable Camera

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