MIDH/MIDL at 0x001C/0x001D is not a valid identity test for OV3660

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symptomReading MIDH/MIDL at 0x001C/0x001D returns 0x00/0x00 on the genuine Goouuu OV3660 (measured) and on subsequent boards
hwgoouuu-esp32-s3-cam, seeed-xiao-esp32s3-sense, freenove-esp32s3-cam, openmv-rt1062
swesp-idf, esp-camera, micropython
hostlinux, aarch64
intentIdentify genuine OV3660 vs. counterfeit using manufacturer signature
projecthidden
date2026-08-28
statusprovisional

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