esp32-cam-module

How to use:

• charge via micro USB - it only charges while being tuned ON
• when turned on, the device tries to connect to the default Wifi
• create a Hotspot with the default credentials (ESP-Node : letmestreammydata)
• search for clients IP
• open webpage over the IP
• request picture or livestream

example on Android

Raspberry Pi as Node recommended

API

Analyse network traffic from webinterface for all options

some Examples

take picture with specific settings
GET http://192.168.43.11/capture?_cb=1627849379127

stream video
GET http://192.168.43.11:81/stream

edit options
GET http://192.168.43.11/control?var=brightness&val=-1
GET http://192.168.43.11/control?var=framesize&val=6

Troubleshooting

• turn the device off and on again
• charge device shortly (turned on) and then unplug charge cable
• press reset button (sandwiched under the sd card slot)

How to flash new code

• get USB TTL programmer
• connect RX,TX and GND
• turn device on
• confirm flash mode on serial monitor
• flash through Arduino IDE
• default code in Attachments

turn on power on device

Arduino Settings

General tutorial how to setup IDE for ESP-32-Cam

Module Components

ESP32-Cam:

• OV2640 Camera long

Charge & Protection Board

• Micro USB 5V 1A
• undervoltage protection (cuts off later than battery internal protection board)
• TP4056 chip

Boost Board:

• input DC 2,6 ~ 4,5 V
• output DC 5V ± 3%
• maximum output: 5V/1.3A

Battery

• 300mAh (lasts for ~30min)
• internal protection