The OV5642 camera modules features two communication interfaces: DVP and SCCB. DVP (digital video port) is a unidirectional digital interface which is used to transfer the image data out of the camera module. SCCB is pretty much a clone of I2C, and it is used to read and write registers in the camera module that control every aspect of its functionality.

My first adventure in this project was the implementation of an I2C master in the FPGA that would (eventually) set up the OV5642 and write the correct registers to produce a valid image output. In the interest of saving time and doing the least work possible, I adapted the I2C master module that is used to configure the HDMI module in the DE10 example designs.

I've attached my adaption of the I2C master in the file section. Right now it doesn't do much, but it's enough to get PCLK, VSYNC, HSYNC, and data coming out of the camera. I have no idea what's in the data, however.