Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Processor | Dual-core ESP32 |
| Camera Sensor | OV5640 5MP |
| Focus Type | Auto-Focus |
| Video Resolution | Up to 1080P @ 30fps |
| Wireless Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2 BR/EDR and BLE |
| Operating Voltage | 5V DC via Micro USB or VIN pin |
| Flash Memory | 4MB PSRAM |
| Supported Card | Micro SD Card (up to 4GB tested, supports larger) |
| Interface | UART, SPI, I2C, PWM, ADC, DAC |
| Dimensions | 40mm x 27mm x 10mm |
Anonymous
Mar 25, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for home security prototypes
I built a motion-detecting camera node for my smart home. The resolution allows me to read license plates in my driveway test setup. The PSRAM helps significantly with buffering high-quality frames.
Anonymous
Mar 20, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great hardware, needs good power supply
The board works perfectly once connected to a stable 2A power source. Initially had reboot loops with a weak USB port, but that's expected with high-res video. The auto-focus speed is impressive for this price point.
Anonymous
Mar 19, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Compact and powerful
Small form factor fits easily into my custom drone frame. The auto-focus adjusts quickly when altitude changes. Video latency is low enough for FPV monitoring applications.
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2026
Rating: 3/5
Works well but runs hot
Functionality is great and the image quality exceeds expectations. However, the board gets quite warm during continuous 1080p streaming. I added a small heatsink which solved the thermal throttling issue.
Anonymous
Mar 11, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Excellent upgrade from the standard OV2640
The auto-focus feature on the OV5640 sensor is a game changer for my robotics project. Image clarity at 1080p is sharp, and the ESP32 handles the stream well over Wi-Fi. Setup with Arduino IDE was straightforward using existing libraries.
Anonymous
Mar 03, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good learning tool for computer vision
Using this for a university project on edge AI. The camera quality is sufficient for basic object detection models. Documentation could be slightly better for the specific auto-focus commands, but community forums helped.
Q: How do I enable the auto-focus feature in code?
A: Auto-focus is typically enabled by calling the specific sensor function in your code, such as `sensor.set_focus_mode(FOCUS_MODE_AUTO)`. Please refer to the example sketches included in the camera library repository.
Q: Can I use this camera with MicroPython?
A: Yes, this board is compatible with MicroPython. You will need to flash a firmware build that includes the ov5640 driver, which is available in recent stable releases.
Q: Is an external antenna included for better Wi-Fi range?
A: This specific model uses the onboard PCB antenna. It does not have an IPEX connector for an external antenna, but the range is generally sufficient for indoor development and testing.
Q: What is the maximum size of the SD card supported?
A: While officially tested up to 4GB, most users successfully utilize FAT32 formatted cards up to 32GB. For larger capacities, exFAT formatting may require additional library support.
Q: Does this board support 5GHz Wi-Fi networks?
A: No, the ESP32 chip on this board only supports 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks (802.11 b/g/n). It does not support 5GHz bands.
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