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hoàng anh

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Jun 21, 2025
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Hello everyone,

I'm trying to connect the built-in camera from my iMac 21.5” (2011 model) as an external USB webcam, but I haven't been successful so far.

The pinout and wire colors don't seem to match what I’ve seen in other guides or schematics — and I’m not sure which wire is for power, ground, or data.

Here’s a photo of the module I’m working on:
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Could someone help me figure out the correct wiring to USB?
I’d really appreciate any guidance!

Thanks in advance 🙏
@USB3foriMac

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