| Problem | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | "Device not recognized" in Windows | Missing driver or USB 3.0 controller incompatibility | Use a USB 2.0 hub or try a Linux live USB. | | Image is black and white | Incorrect gain/color settings or sensor aging | Use camera controls (v4l2-ctl for Linux) to reset. | | Video freezes after 10 seconds | USB bandwidth saturation or overheating chip | Reduce resolution to 320x240. Ensure the chip is not hot. | | Green or pink lines across image | Damaged CMOS ribbon cable (if internal) | Open the camera shell and reseat the sensor cable. | | Driver install fails on Win10 | Driver signature enforcement | Only attempt in a VM or fully air-gapped machine. |

: If the camera is not recognized, it is often due to a driver conflict. You can resolve this by right-clicking "Start," selecting Device Manager , and checking for the camera under "Cameras" or "Imaging devices".