The ESP32 Camera Development Board is an integrated solution for projects requiring both wireless connectivity and image capture capabilities.
The ESP32-CAM is an Original ESP32 CAM WiFi+Bluetooth module board along with OV2640 Camera Module. This product is based on the ESP32 chip with the additional facility of using a camera. That means, the features of ESP32, especially the Bluetooth and the WiFi connectivity is available along with an additional peripheral OV2640 camera module. This opens up a lot of applications and usage in the field of various IoT applications.
Equipped with the OV2640 Camera Module, it offers a resolution of up to 2 megapixels, suitable for various applications including surveillance, IoT devices, and robotics. The board features built-in WiFi and Bluetooth modules based on the ESP32 chip, allowing seamless communication with other devices and networks.
With its compact design and versatile functionality, this development board is a convenient choice for developers seeking to implement camera-based projects with wireless connectivity.
For the camera spec, it is a very small sized camera yet powerful that can be used with minimum system supports. It is available in a ribbon cable formation. The camera is powered by an UXGA resolution of 1600 x 1200 resolution with 2.0 Megapixel resolution. It is a good choice for most of the camera based IoT applications.
Here are some common uses of the ESP32 Cam Development Board:
- Surveillance Systems: Implementing remote monitoring solutions for homes, offices, or outdoor areas.
- IoT Applications: Integrating camera functionality into Internet of Things devices for various purposes such as environmental monitoring or security.
- Robotics: Adding vision capabilities to robots for tasks like object detection, navigation, or remote operation.
- Smart Home Devices: Creating smart doorbells, security cameras, or pet monitors that can be accessed and controlled remotely.
- Image Processing Projects: Developing applications for image capture, analysis, and processing, such as facial recognition or barcode scanning.
- Remote Sensing: Using the camera to capture images for environmental monitoring, agriculture, or wildlife observation.
- Educational Purposes: Teaching about wireless communication, image processing, and IoT concepts through hands-on projects with the ESP32 Camera Development Board.
Here are some additional specifications of the ESP32 Camera Development Board:
- Processor: Dual-core Tensilica LX6 microprocessor, clocked at up to 240 MHz.
- Camera Module: OV2640, with a resolution of up to 2 megapixels (1600×1200 pixels) and support for JPEG output.
- Wireless Connectivity: Integrated WiFi (802.11 b/g/n) and Bluetooth (Bluetooth v4.2 BR/EDR and BLE).
- Memory: 520 KB SRAM and 4 MB Flash memory for program and data storage.
- Operating Voltage: 3.3V, compatible with a wide range of power sources.
- I/O Interfaces: GPIOs, UART, SPI, I2C, ADC, DAC, and more for flexible connectivity with peripherals and sensors.
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to 125°C, suitable for a variety of environments.
- Dimensions: Compact form factor for easy integration into projects, typically around 24mm x 48mm.
- Programming: Supports Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF (Espressif IoT Development Framework), and other popular development platforms.
- Power Consumption: Low-power modes available for energy-efficient operation, making it suitable for battery-powered applications.
How to Use?
ESP32 Board & OV2640 Camera Module pinout:
Package Contains
1x ESP32 Board & OV2640 Camera Module
ESP32 Camera Development Board and OV2640 features & Specifications:
- ESP32-CAM Board and OV2640 Camera module in two separate parts
- 9 fully customizable I/O ports
- 32Mbit Flash
- 520KB SRAM +4M PSRAM
- 802.11 b/g/n/e/i WiFi support
- 4.2v Bluetooth support
- IPEX and PCB Antenna available
- 3.6V ~ 5V supply voltage
- 2.0 Megapixel Color CMOS UXGA technology
- 8-bit compressed data output with RGB565/555 support
- UXGA/SXGA at 15 fps
- SVGA at 30 fps
- CIF at 60 fps
- 1600 x 1200 resolution of UXGA
- 3590um x 2684um image area.
ESP32 WiFi and Bluetooth Module Applications:
- Cellular or Camera Phone
- IoT based surveillance camera
- Web Cam
- Image processing
- Digital still camera
- PC multimedia
Example Projects on ESP32 Board & OV2640 Camera Module:
ESP32 – video streaming and face recognition
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