Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller | ESP32-D0WDQ6 |
| Camera Module | OV2640 2MP |
| Wireless Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v4.2 BR/EDR and BLE |
| Operating Voltage | 5V DC (via Micro USB or VIN pin) |
| Flash Memory | 4MB PSRAM |
| Interface | UART, SPI, I2C, PWM |
| Dimensions | 40mm x 27mm x 10mm |
| Supported IDEs | Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, MicroPython |
| Power Consumption | ~180mA (Wi-Fi transmission), ~10uA (Deep Sleep) |
| Package Includes | 1x ESP32-CAM Board, 1x FTDI Programmer Adapter |
Anonymous
Mar 31, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent for learning IoT
Bought this for a university project on image recognition. The Bluetooth and Wi-Fi dual-mode support makes it very versatile. The PSRAM helps significantly when handling image buffers.
Anonymous
Mar 30, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good value but needs external programmer
The board works well once you get the code uploaded. Just remember that you need the included FTDI adapter to flash new sketches since there is no onboard USB port. Documentation could be better, but plenty of tutorials exist online.
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2026
Rating: 3/5
Works but runs hot
Functionality is as advertised, but the module gets quite warm during continuous video streaming. I recommend adding a small heatsink if you plan to run it 24/7. Otherwise, it's a solid budget option.
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for DIY Security Cameras
This board is incredibly easy to set up with the Arduino IDE. The video quality from the OV2640 sensor is decent for the price point, and the Wi-Fi connection is stable. Great for home automation projects.
Anonymous
Mar 08, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great hardware, steep learning curve
The hardware itself is robust. However, if you are new to ESP32, be prepared to spend some time troubleshooting driver issues and pin configurations. Once sorted, it performs excellently.
Anonymous
Mar 03, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Compact and powerful
Impressed by how much functionality is packed into such a small form factor. The face detection examples provided in the libraries work surprisingly well. Highly recommended for prototyping.
Q: Does this board support SD card storage for saving images?
A: Yes, the ESP32-CAM has a dedicated microSD card slot on the bottom side that supports FAT16 and FAT32 file systems for local storage.
Q: Is this compatible with Python/MicroPython?
A: Absolutely. You can flash the MicroPython firmware onto the ESP32-CAM and control the camera and wireless features using Python scripts.
Q: Can I power this directly from a 3.3V pin on another microcontroller?
A: No, it is recommended to power the board with 5V via the VIN pin or Micro USB. While the chip operates at 3.3V internally, the camera module and Wi-Fi transmitter require higher current which 3.3V logic pins often cannot supply reliably.
Q: What is the maximum resolution for video streaming?
A: The OV2640 camera sensor supports resolutions up to UXGA (1600x1200). However, for smooth Wi-Fi streaming, lower resolutions like SVGA or VGA are typically used to maintain higher frame rates.
Q: Is the FTDI programmer included in the package?
A: Yes, the package includes a specialized FTDI adapter designed specifically for the ESP32-CAM to facilitate easy code uploading without needing to manually bridge pins.
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