
Mako U
U-029
- Latest CMOS sensor
- High frame rates
- Ultra-compact
- Extensively tested accessories
Mako U-029B with CMOS ON Semi PYTHON 300 sensor
Mako U-029B is a monochrome USB3 Vision camera with the ON Semiconductor PYTHON 300 CMOS sensor. All Mako USB cameras have the same compact housing with a form factor of 49.5 x 29 x 29 mm. Screw locks ensure a safe electrical connection even in harsh industrial environments.
Every model is powered over the USB interface and has opto-isolated I/Os. The GPIOs give Mako U maximum flexibility to adapt to specific needs. The two non-isolated GPIO lines are TTL-based and programmable as input or output.
Options:
- Various IR cut/pass filters, protection glass, various lens mounts
- Specifications
- Features
- Applications
- Quantum efficiency
- Downloads
- Accessories
Imaging performance data is based on the evaluation methods in the EMVA 1288 Release 3.1 standard for characterization of image sensors and cameras. Measurements are typical values for monochrome models measured at full resolution without optical filter. Contact Sales or AE for more information.
- Defect pixel correction (on/off)
- Fixed pattern noise correction (on/off)
- Region of interest (ROI)
- Gain (manual control, 0 to 20 dB)
- Exposure (manual control, 44.2 µs to 1.4 s)
- Gamma correction
- Reverse X
- DeviceLinkThroughputLimit (easy bandwidth control)
- Sync out modes: Waiting for a trigger, exposing, readout, imaging
- Storable user sets
The Mako U is an inexpensive USB 3.0 camera with a compact housing. USB 3.0 technology has lower latency and jitter times with less CPU load than other camera interfaces.
Typical applications for Mako U cameras:
- Machine vision
- Quality control
- Inspection, surveillance
- Industrial imaging
Lenses
Please note: This selector filters lenses on technical criteria only. To find the right lens for your application requirements, please ask our Sales and Support teams for advice.
Interface connections
Interface cards
Trigger, I/O & power cables
Hub & Repeater
Tripod adapters
Power supplies


Data sheets and brochure
- Mako U Data Sheet U-029 (PDF) (Discontinued)
Camera installation, technical manual, and features
- Mako U Cameras Quickstart GuideUSB installation instructions
- Mako U Technical Manual V1.1.8Find camera specifications and features in the technical manual
- Mako U Features Reference V1.1.0.pdfGeneral overview Mako U camera features – for Vimba users
- USB3 Vision Triggering Concept V1.1.0Triggering Mako U USB cameras
Additional documents
- Modular Concept External V11.9.0 | 2021-Jan-01Find out which options are available for your Allied Vision camera
3D CAD files (STEP)
Please right-click the link of a 3D camera model and select save as to download the file. After downloading, unzip the STEP file. You need a 3D CAD viewer application to view and measure the STEP files. Download a STEP viewer free of charge: https://www.freecadweb.org/
Software and firmware
Vimba is our current future-proof SDK for Mako U cameras.