ESP32-Cam Complete Guide

In this video I explain the ESP32-Cam in detail. I cover the basics of the ESP32-Cam, how to program it in Arduino, how to wire it, and cover many examples such as showing live video in a web browser, taking a picture and saving in SD card, and even doing some computer vision.

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[diyengineers]

What projects would you like to see next? 😃

[TheInnovativeTeacherAnanda]

Wow, this YouTube video was a lifesaver! Thanks to the clear and concise instructions, I successfully connected my ESP32-CAM model without any hassle. It's amazing how the creator made the complex setup seem so simple. I'm grateful for such valuable content that empowers users like me to explore and learn new technologies. Keep up the fantastic work! 🙌🎉

[TheInnovativeTeacherAnanda]

Hey there! Your tutorials are incredibly helpful, and I was wondering if you could consider making a video explaining how to initiate and work with the OV7670 camera module. Given your talent for simplifying complex processes, I believe it would be an invaluable resource for the community. Looking forward to learning from your expertise! Thanks in advance! 📹📷

[quincyuraam]

cool course! thank you so much, i will use esp32 instead of Arduino now

[markawbolton]

Good work and I like the web page notes. One pointer ; When narrating the videos please dont keep saying "Now you can go ahead at one point you say "Now you can go ahead and not do anything" .. it becomes an annoying vocal tick.

[nortonshields]

I would like to see you reprogram a purchased security camera to work on your own in house network without giving companies access to your wifi passcode and such. . . . . .

[User-guse]

How many current can support the board? Because, I want buy it with an adapter to programming (flashing), it has a USB adapter, that I can use with a charger adapter for a smart phone. Therefore, the adapter supplies 2 ampers as maximum quantity. Hence, I have the question if it could burn up the board using the mentioned charger adapter, with a high current.

Thanks for your time and thanks for the video, it was a enormous help for me. 🗿

[braaitongs]

What if you have ESP32-CAM-MB ? Do you still need to do that short GND?

[smartassist]

General question please..? What size/gauge wire do I use for ESP32 S3. Connecting a sensor that is 20feet away from ESP32?
Thx! My first project! Disabled and learning new things =. ESP32! Thank you!

[omsingharjit]

How many gpio pins are available for external sensors on esp 32 cam while its inbuilt sd card and ov sensor pins are already occupied some pines ?

[jumbo]

Can I use external SD card reader? I think my ESP-Cam internal SD reader is broken.
If so, how to connect and do I need to modify the code?

[teoif]

(A fatal error occurred: Failed to connect to ESP32: No serial data received.) I can't manage to fix this?

[NicksStuff]

I want to read my gas meter. Can you do OCR with an ESP32 locally? Without connecting the ESP32 to your home network?
The meter is outside and connecting to my home network would be a security risk. Connecting it to a Lora module to send 1 way readings is ok, though.

[TheOldKid]

I bought the s3 wroom last year and never get it programmed. Not sure what camera to choose on Arduino ide sketch but tried a few.

[jonerasmus]

I'm a novice, can some tell me if I can view the photos over the network or do I need to remove the SD card everytime

[Bingliuau]

the PIR triggered images are very dark. i modified the delay to 2000 and 3000ms and it does not work

[jwdwfyv]

nice video ! Is it possible to erase SDcard images from smartphone (WiFi network)? .

[tinmaunghla]

So, this uses internet? Not just intranet

[Mk]

camera probe failed with error are error show .... please sir give the solution

[YannikSimon]

the pictures i save on the sd card are still really green, any tips?