Is there a cheap webcam or webcam cape for BeagleBone Black that I can get or make?

There’s no way I’m going to pay eighty dollars for this one: BoardZoo

Is there a solution that is a lot cheaper?

A $30 USB camera?

Gerald

Would the Android OS recognize it?

no, stock Android does not recognize USB cameras, but neither does it recognize other v4l2 based cameras. You need to provide/write a HAL module to make your camera known to the Android system.

there are patches flying around that teach Android how to operate v4l2 cameras, Google is your friend.

Hi,

If you are still looking for a Camera Cape for BeagleBone Black you can check http://www.radiumboards.com/HD_Camera_Cape_for_BeagleBone_Black.php

Girija

yes. you can use cheap usb webcams. try this tutorial. https://embeddedtweaks.wordpress.com/2015/04/02/beaglebone-usb-webcam-mpeg-streamer-installation-tutorial/