Any way to conect a camera to this and automatically preview the image? I’m trying to use my raspberry pi as a video capture to my iPad.

1. If you need to automatically open the preview screen when booting, you can consider writing a script to run the camera command, delay 5-6 seconds, and then write the boot item file to call this script, so that the camera can automatically run after the system starts. . 2. But if you want the camera to be turned on at any time while the system is running, you can consider setting an IO port button and writing a script that controls the camera turn-on command from the Io port

Does it support vga adapter? some do.

Sorry , it does not supports VGA Adapter.

Does it work with a gopro?

It takes HDMI as an input. It support 1080p@30fps. 30 fps might be a little slow for high quality gopro, but as long as you can change the capture settings, it should work. I don't have a gopro, but I hooked it directly into a video card on my computer. Worked with no problem without changing any settings.

Does this adapter come with the cable to connect to the Pi?

The white ribbon cable in the picture comes with it and it connects to the Pi. It does NOT come with the HDMI cable.

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HDMI to CSI Camera Adapter, Support HDMI Input up to 1080p 30fps Compatible with Raspberry Pi 4B/3B+/3B/Pi Zero/Zero W,Raspberry Pi CSI Cameras

Product ID: 324084271

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Compatible Devices
Cameras
Specific Uses For Product
Camera
Connector Type
HDMI
Color
black
Brand
waveshare

⚡Low power consumption 2.5W

📺1080p@30fps HDMI input

🔌Universal Raspberry Pi CSI port compatibility

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Description

🎥 Unlock pro-level Pi camera power with HDMI magic!

CRYSTAL CLEAR 1080 P VIDEO - Supports smooth 30fps Full HD input for professional-grade visuals.
PLUG PLAY COMPATIBILITY - Works flawlessly with all Raspberry Pi models from Zero to 4B—no hassle setup.
POWER EFFICIENT PERFORMANCE - Consumes only 2.5W, keeping your Pi setup cool and efficient.
COMPACT LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN - Ultra-slim adapter weighing just 10 grams, perfect for sleek DIY projects.
SEAMLESS HDMI TO CSI CONVERSION - Transform any HDMI camera into a Raspberry Pi CSI camera effortlessly.

This HDMI to CSI Camera Adapter by Waveshare enables Raspberry Pi users to connect HDMI cameras directly to the Pi’s CSI port, supporting up to 1080p at 30fps. Compatible across all major Raspberry Pi models, it offers a compact, low-power solution to elevate your DIY camera projects with crystal-clear video input.

Specifications

ASIN	B08TR7R6RL
Best Sellers Rank	#248 in Single Board Computers (Computers & Accessories)
Brand	waveshare
Color	black
Compatible Devices	Cameras
Connector Type	HDMI
Current Rating	0.5 Amps
Customer Reviews	4.6 out of 5 stars 58 Reviews
Finish	Hdmi
Finish Type	Hdmi
Input Voltage	3.3 Volts
Item Weight	0.01 Kilograms
Manufacturer	Waveshare
Mfr Part Number	HDMI to CSI Camera Adapter
Model Number	9ad99c6a-f971-4130-9cf9-fafb615e495d
Nominal Power	2.5 Watts
Number of Items	1
Number of Ports	1
Package Quantity	1
Power Plug Type	No Plug
Smart Home Compatibility	Not Smart Home Compatible
Specific Uses For Product	Camera
UPC	717186096658
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Reviews

K**S

PiKVM

Works very good for diy v2 PiKVM. Get the ezcoo gpio switch and you can control 4 computers perhaps even more through Daisy chaining.

3.08.2025

S**M

Works great

Works great, no issue so far, using it with a pikvm

26.07.2025

C**N

Quality

Worked like a charm! No issues at all plug and play.

29.04.2026

D**W

Worked great for my PiKVM

Worked great for my PiKVM. does not produce a lot of heat and size and fit is perfect for the box I 3d printed. good value for the money and the speed/response seems good as well.

29.01.2025

H**A

Easy to install

I bought this HDMI-CSI adapter for my DIY pikvm to control my computers remotely. It works perfectly with pikvm, no additional configuration needed. There's no issue with it so far after several month of use. The ribbon cable is a bit long though

3.12.2025

C**O

Works for PiKVM

got this for a PiKVM project i was working on and works just as needed. if you receive any errors or its not loading up the image in the software ensure the pi and the pikvm software are up to date and it will work.

4.11.2024

R**N

Used with a PIKVM - Works perfectly

Got this to use with my PIKVM build. It works perfectly!

8.02.2025

K**I

Work as expected

4.09.2025

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