Anonymous
Apr 01, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good value but needs programmer
Quality is good but note you need a separate FTDI module to upload code initially. Once set up, it works great.
Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Electronic Components / Maker DIY / Development Boards & Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller | ESP32 |
| Camera Module | OV2640 |
| Wireless Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 |
| PSRAM | 4MB External |
| Operating Voltage | 5V DC |
| Dimensions | 40mm x 27mm x 7mm |
| Available GPIO Pins | 9 |
| Storage Expansion | MicroSD Card Slot (up to 4GB) |
| Programming Support | Arduino IDE, MicroPython, ESP-IDF |
| Package Contents | 1x ESP32-CAM Board, 1x Antenna |
Anonymous
Apr 01, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good value but needs programmer
Quality is good but note you need a separate FTDI module to upload code initially. Once set up, it works great.
Anonymous
Feb 23, 2026
Rating: 3/5
Decent board, shipping was slow
Board works as expected but took a while to arrive. Packaging could be better to protect the camera lens.
Anonymous
Feb 17, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Great for IoT projects
Works perfectly for my home security cam setup. The video quality is decent for the price and Wi-Fi connection is stable.
Anonymous
Feb 01, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent video quality
OV2640 sensor captures clear images. I used it for a time-lapse project and the results were impressive.
Anonymous
Jan 21, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for beginners
Easy to flash code using Arduino. Plenty of tutorials online to help get started with this specific board.
Q: What is the maximum SD card size?
A: It supports microSD cards up to 4GB typically, though some users report success with larger cards.
Q: Does this include the FTDI programmer?
A: No, this board requires a separate USB-to-TTL programmer for uploading code.
Q: Can I power this with a battery?
A: Yes, you can use a 5V battery source or a LiPo battery with a voltage regulator.
Q: Is Bluetooth Low Energy supported?
A: Yes, the ESP32 chip supports both Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
Q: Can it stream video over Wi-Fi?
A: Yes, it supports video streaming via Wi-Fi using available libraries and examples.