Make a Simple WiFi Security Camera with ESP32-CAM
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In this video, we make an ESP32-CAM Arduino-based Homemade WiFi Surveillance Camera under $20 that even runs off a battery!
As this project may seem quite technical, software-wise I can say it sure is, though I do hope from my step-by-step tutorial you'll get yourself an ESP32-CAM, be able to make your own WiFI CCTV cam for cheap, and monitor your home/environment in a "DIY" way.
In case you're curious about the camera's power consumption, the ESP32-CAM draws around 0.75 Watts or less and lasts running for about 24 hours on a 4400mAh battery pack
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❗ Important updates regarding uploading the code ❗
Firstly you must make sure of the following:
• Once you have downloaded & unzipped full code, copy and paste config files from the data folder to MicroSD card.
• Check that your esp32 boards library is up to date, update if it's not v2.0.2 or above.
• WiFi credentials from now on must be entered in "utils.cpp" tab and not "myConfig.h".
• Select "ESP32 Dev Module", partition scheme "Minimal SPIFFS (1.9MB OTA/190KB SPIFFS)", enable PSRAM.
❗ All of these important steps mentioned have to be followed since the recent (2022) update to this code. ❗
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Thanks to GitHub repository admin @s60sc and also @nnjim for helping out not only myself with getting the camera's code's misunderstandings resolved but also for all viewers here and people who would also want to recreate this project.
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Nice job. Well presented, & I liked the fact you were honest enough to show the restrictions, of your early design process. Keep it up.
I appreciate that! Thanks for your kind comment :)
Hey guys! This video is now considered OUTDATED in terms of the info given about getting set up with the ESP32-CAM, powering methods and the extensive code. Please watch the new video here and follow along: czcams.com/video/k_PJLkfqDuI/video.html
Thanks for understanding!
❗ IMPORTANT UPDATES REGARDING THE CODE❗
Firstly you must make sure of the following:
• Once you have downloaded & unzipped full code, copy and paste config files from the data folder to MicroSD card.
• Check that your esp32 boards library is up to date, update if it's not v2.0.2 or above.
• WiFi credentials from now on must be entered in "utils.cpp" tab and not "myConfig.h".
• Select "ESP32 Dev Module", partition scheme "Minimal SPIFFS (1.9MB OTA/190KB SPIFFS)", enable PSRAM.
❗ All of these important steps mentioned should be followed since the recent (2022) update to this code. ❗
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Thanks to GitHub repository admin @s60sc and also @nnjim for helping out not only myself with getting the camera code's issues & misunderstandings resolved but also for all viewers here and people who would also want to recreate this project.
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More tips and prompts to know before attempting project:
The DIY Security Camera with its current code only works when an SD card is inserted, otherwise it simply won't connect or function.
The first code I demonstrated does not include recording video or saving it to any kind of SD card, the second one (more complex code) does.
It is safe to leave the DIY Security Camera plugged in via a micro USB cable to a 5V Phone charger power-supply the whole time, that way you're able to keep the camera running, not worrying about the batteries running flat.
To reprogram the Security camera, connect some jumper wires from the extended row of pins on the ESP32-CAM module to an FTDI USB to Serial converter.
With the given camera's IP address, you're only able to connect to its webserver when in the programmed WiFi network, connecting to the camera through other WiFi networks won't work unless you Port Forward the camera's IP address through your router settings and use your network's public IP + port number (80-85...) when searching via web browser from another network.
Don't forget to leave a like if you enjoyed watching the video or found it informative, share, subscribe if you haven't yet, comment leave your thoughts on my project, & please don't be shy to throw me a question about anything in regard to the Homemade CCTV camera/any troubleshooting questions. 😊
You're welcome! :)
This is the best video that
I 've ever seen.
@@user-gk8bw4ny2y I really appreciate your comment! 😇😃 Have a nice weekend! ✌
Hey mate, great video !
If you haven't updated your soldering iron yet you should check those one out :
czcams.com/video/mn7FkmDRfx4/video.html
It works with the standard $1 Hakko 908 tips. You can even get SMD tips.
I've had two of these irons for over 18 months now.
Cheers from South Australia 👍🍺
@@edwardfletcher7790 Hi! Thanks for watching and thanks for the link! 👍
you have earned my subscription. i would have donated if i had any. your content is very clear, fast enough not to be boring, and covers everything. keep it going.
Much appreciated!
U can donate me instead bro
Glad i found your channel Max! I'm thinking about doing this project then hooking it up to a 6v solar panel. Man, you rock!.
Glad I could help! :D Thank you :)
I just bought one after watching your video like 6 times to convince me lol
Great project, the best I've found so far. The only thing I can't set is that the lamp does not light during recording in Night Time mode. Lots of success and I look forward to the next version.
Hi,
Thanks a lot! I believe this feature is only toggled manually, unless you can get hold of the latest GitHub code version which may have this feature.
Cheers! :)
Another great Blink accessory
Great job and project! Well done and thank you!
Thank you!😀
One of the hardest part for me was to switch from internal antenna to external. Since that little resistor is 0 ohm I just drop a little solder to connect the external pads and I left the internal pads connected. I placed the esp32cam on my driveway and works great. Thank you for this vid!
Good tip for those of which struggle to switch antennas! Thanks for your comment :)
Really? You have to disconnect the internal pads a way or another. Constructor's specs stresses it a lot. Read the spec sheet or measure the antenna gain like here czcams.com/video/visj0KE5VtY/video.html
Well done mate, I really like this project, thanks for sharing
Thank you for your kind input! It's much appreciated :)
Best Project Bro ✨🙌
Was finding this video from last year thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Great video. Had to subscribe.
Thanks for subbing!
Dope, you should do more ESP based projects.
Thanks! Will do!
Sweet job!
Wow it's very helpful I'll try definitely
Thanks! Good luck making your Security camera :D
Nice video max 👍👏
Thanks! 👍
Very nice! I love that you did it all without a 3d printer too!
Thank you! Cheers!
Great Video, Thanks for putting The Work in to Documenting Everything in the Description.
I hope your channel blows up Hugh your putting the work in so you deserve it Maybe ever more then some CZcamsrs
Thank you so much, Steven! It feels very rewarding to me seeing someone find this information useful, and someone appreciating the work that went into making this video.
I really appreciate it!
Cheers! :))
Very cool! Clear explanations.
Thanks a lot! :)
Attaching that external antennae was a bit tricky for me. The tiny plug would not stay connected. I ended up soldering the outside ground connections together and now it works great. So much better than the on board antennae
Glad to hear you have it working now!
@@MaxImagination That connector is so tiny and does not snap in place and stay put. The tiny bit of solder made a big difference!
Thanks for sharing this lovely video of ESP32 CAM, Regards and all the best for the great future!!!
Yogesh
And thank you for watching! I greatly appreciate your kind support... :D
Cheers,
Max
Great video! Only useful information, simple but very effective to challenges you faced in this tutorial. Subscriber++
The only improvement I would suggest is to add buck converter to provide stable 3.3v for esp board from battery, since its voltage can go from 2.9 to 4.2 volts, but built in voltage regulator may not work properly under 4 volts.
Thanks for your comment with the tip! I will consider this if I make an improved version of this project. Cheers!
Great VIdeo, great presentation
Glad you liked it! Thanks!
This became my favorite video of your channel 🤩
Keep growing brother
Best wishes for you 👍
Hey Sahil, thanks a lot!
I appreciate it 😁✌🤜🤛
Same for you, buddy 👍
this video just saved a disturbed mind thank was a great content
I appreciate hearing that! 😁👋
That's really Useful project great job
Thank you, Jonu! Cheers! :D
Max bro very awesome camera bro 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️😊😊😊 it was easy to make you explained everything very nicely 😊 Big Fan from India Love your Work ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ You deserve More subscribers Awesome videos 👍👍
Thank you so much 😀
I appreciate hearing your kind comment :)
@@MaxImagination I feel happy when you reply my comment 😊😊❤️❤️ awesome Job bro
@@CaptainDiesel873 I'm really glad 😊
Thanks, again! 😁
Hi, the best video about. ESP32CAM. Thank you very much. It has all video, récord and light.
I'm quite glad to hear that you liked my project and that you found it helpful. Thanks! :D
Great max. Cool project . 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you! :)
Nice job, congratulations:)
Thank you! :D
Wow! It's an amazing project, thankyou!
I think, if you could add a movement function like a dome camera would be even better :)
Hi! Thanks for your comment and suggestion! Will keep the idea in mind for the future ESP32 CCTV camera :)
@@MaxImagination I love you videos and also subscribed for that video :)
Greetings!
@@MaxImagination its called ptz cameras. Pan tilt and zoom.
nice video dude
cool idea bro
Thanks for watching :)
Great video. Your progress during these years is unbelievable. You are now like PRO CZcamsr. I can see the time that you got Milion Subs. Waiting for that time. One Question though. Is it possible to find similar device to get FullHD picture out of it?
Thank you for your very kind comment! Yes, that is possible. You can purchase the "OV5640 5MP, 2592 x 1944" camera image sensor & clip that one onto the board instead. This one will give you almost double the resolution to the ES32-CAM's original OV2640 sensor. Hope that helps!
Cheers,
Max
is there any way to stream on internet from esp32-cam? any way to see the camera from outside of local network?
Yes. I've discovered that it can be done using something called Ngrok
@@MaxImagination it seems that we have to run Ngrok on another device like raspberry pi and we can't use it direct on esp32-cam. is it true?
@@xad. Not at all. You run Ngrok on your PC to generate a global IP address than makes your local IP (ESP32-CAM) accessible from any other WiFi network. Check out the video that shows how to do it: czcams.com/video/KkO5TZMyKyU/video.html
@@MaxImagination thank you, will check on this
high quality video 🤩🤩🤩🤩. That is a very important one. I like it a lot. I wish you victory . 🤩🤩👍
Thanks a lot! Your support is much appreciated 😊✌
Cheers,
Max
Hi, may I know why is the 3A switch recommended in this circuit? May I use 5 or 6A rated switch?
Can you also roughly specify the dimension of your cylindrical casing used?
Thank you so much!
Hi there. You can use most switches above the rating of 1A, I chose 3A just to be safe and have the best contact. 5 or 6A rated switches will work fine too.
The cylindrical case I used measures aprox - 40mm in diameter by 80mm out.
Cheers!
I need something to watch the intersection at the corner of my property. Is it really weather proof? And, I doubt it'll survive in the 100°F summers we have. But I guess it won't hurt to try.
It all depends on the enclosure casing you choose. I'd suggest you try using one of those IP65 watertight enclosures for your camera if you want it to survive hot summers and rainy days.
Nice video,bro🔥🔥
Thanks, buddy! 😃
Nice work friend 👍👍
Thank you, bro! :D
Congratulation Max 👍😄😄
Thanks, buddy! 😊✌
2:16 saying "GPIO1 and GND", but in fact it's GPIO0 and GND 😉
Thanks a lot for another great video! 👍
Oops, my mistake! Yes, it's GPIO0 (Zero) and not 1. Thanks for your positive feedback!
Hi Nice project!, is there an a wsy to build the antena from scratch or can u share the link where can i buy? , than you in advance🎉🎉
Hi and thanks! Here's a link to where you can buy such antennas - amzn.to/49OlVSk
Wow ,its really great project 👍
Is it ok to use in cars with 12v battery ?i know we must use regulator but which component is better?
Hi there. Thanks for watching!
Yes, you can power the camera from a car battery as long as you're using a buck converter like the LM2596 or LM7805 to step the voltage down to 5V.
This is awesome max 👌👌..
Hi Shanilka! Thanks a lot! Hope everythings great your end there 😊✌
@@MaxImagination ya bro 🙂.
Thanks for the awesome video👍
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video well producing
Thanks for watching! I appreciate hearing that! :D
Very informative tutorial! Well done dud 😁
Thank you so much, dude! Cheers 😀😁
Nice project. Would be great if you make a v2 of this project with home assistant
Thanks for watching! That video will be on the way to CZcams in the coming future.
Cheers
Hello good video, I have a question how do I take a picture of the moving object and save it in a database outside the SD card
Hello and thanks.
To do something like that so that the camera sends media over the air, you'd have to set up an "FTP" server and fill in that part of the code's parameters as well.
Hope that steers you in the right direction.
Cheers,
Max
What a cool project!
Cheers, buddy! 🙌😀
Really great, I tried it and it is working perfectly,
but the camera temperature shows 80-85 c,
I am wondering is it normal or would it need some sort of cooling.
Thanks
Thanks for watching! From my test, the web server either shows inaccurate info about the ESP32's temp, or my thermometer sucks. I got a reading of about 60 degrees Celsius when it read 90 degrees... Cooling isn't necessary, in my opinion. One of these will work for hours without failing as such temperatures. Cheers.
@@MaxImagination I see. Thanks for the testing.
Works well for me except i have to keep connected to 5v supply through a mobile charger. It does not work standalone, that is on the batteries as shown by you. one question, since you are using the 3.7v batteries did you connect the wires to 5v or 3v on the ESP32 board? Please help.
If you're using an unstable power source other than a set voltage of 3.3V, then use the 5V input for a one-cell battery and nothing higher than 5V.
@@MaxImagination Thanks. I was able to sort out the issue. I have a request, could you please also make a video of uploading the video's to a server so that the live streaming can be accessed from anywhere.
@@shailesh.ssathe Hi, My board is not powering on on 3.7v battery working only with the mobile charger i.e 5v , how did you fix it
@@omkarchinchkar2381 I connected the pins to the 3.7V pins , the connections i did was wrong.
@@shailesh.ssathe alright, thanks bro
I'm just wondering if there is a way to see the port number of esp32 when its online other than the local ip address then you can technically configure your router to port forward it so that it will be visible outside your LAN. the only problem is your ISP is dynamically updating your public IP unless you are using dedicated internet connection or you can use some online service such as the No-IP to give you unique static public IP
Hi. Replying to your question, I wouldn't be to sure on how to do that. This is something I'd look into more when I start working on an updated version of this video. Thanks for the info, I'll try to see if I can make a unique static IP address for the camera.
Cheers.
Hi, first of all, thank you very much for all the information on this video, you make a really good job by explaining step by step of this project, and let us know all the hardware and software needed to make this possible.
I would like to go a little further on this, and I'm wondering if it would be possible to buy a better camera, may be a phone camera, such as Samsung galaxy, iPhone, Xiaomi or any other good quality camera phone, and then following the rest of steps. Where to buy a phone camera?, it would be possible to be assembled in the same way?, or some steps would change?
Thank you in advance.
Hi there. Many thanks for your comment! From what I've heard, the ESP32-CAM is very limited on the camera sensors it can accept and use. To get better image quality, there are a couple of options, such as picking a small lens with zoom capability or choosing between similar models to the OV2640 camera sensor. Though, it would be a struggle finding a way to implement a higher quality camera to the ESP32.
Cheers,
Max.
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Can I use a flat 3.7 v lithium battery? I am confused a bit about this part but hooking it up to my breadboard power supply, it works! Please answer, as I'm very confused.
Hi there, if it's 3.7V, it should work. Though if you're talking about flat button-cell batteries, then no.
Good morning.
Professor, can you make the ESP32 identify the Ibecon as a car tag?
Each car that arrives at the garage gate displays a 4-digit code on the monitor screen.
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Hi there. I may consider the idea for the future. Thanks!
Instead of TTL FTDI usbTransmitter, can we use CP2102(6-pin) USB 2.0 to TTL UART serial converter module? please advise.
Also can we skip TP4056 3.7V Charging module and directly connect to mobile charger for the input source?
Hi. Yes, you may use that TTL converter pretty much the same way as you'd use the FTDI.
No, the TP4056 module or any suitable 3.7V charging module is required to safely charge the cam's lithium battery with automatic cutoff. One cannot directly connect a charger to the cell without a form of way for that charge to cutoff for the cell.
Cheers,
Max
Thanks
Hey ! Great project... Im getting guru meditation error... Do you know why? Its really emergency, I need reply. TYSM
Hi there, thanks for watching.
Could you please be a bit more specific about the error you're getting and what else might be said in the terminal? Cheers.
Might you tell me where you can purchase a container, like the one you used. That seemed to be perfect fit. Thanks in adavance
Hi, the plastic container I used was previously a cheap Q-tips (cotton buds) container.
I could not find any purchase links for such container online, though I recommend you take a look around your local convenience store for a product with a suitable container for your camera, if you're not able to find anything similar to that around your home.
Best of luck.
Cheers,
Max
@@MaxImagination Thank you....
@@charlesevans8189 You're welcome 😊
So Cool! I have a problem. Can it monitor full time not leading to overheat?
Thanks for your comment! Yes, as long as it's plugged in, it will continue to run at 45-60 degrees Celsius, not overheating much.
@@MaxImagination Thank you! I got it
Camera getting heated is it same with you... What measures can we take in this security cam
That's normal for its operation, simply keep the enclosure ventilated at best.
Impressive sir. From Philippines
Thanks! Welcome to the channel :)
Hello. Great project!! One question... How much time is lasting the cam working with batteries? ESP32CAM consumption is high, isn't it? . Thanks in advance
Hi and thank you! Running on a 4400mAh battery like the one seen in my video, it should last you around 24h with the ESP always on. I calculated that by dividing the energy (4400mAh) by the normal ESP current consumption (180mA) to get 24.45 hours of average run time. Though, this may of course vary due to other features you may toggle or leave ON, regarding the ESP32-CAM and its web-server.
Thanks for your comment.
Max
@@MaxImagination Hi Max, thanks for the reply. I am thinking to use a PIR so as to wake up ESPCAM32 from deepsleep each time I want to record, maybe it can be a possible solution so as to enlarge the battery duration, if not it could be a bit annoying to charge it daily 😅
Your thoughts. A 30000mA solar battery bank (Amazon $25) and the ESP32-cam feeding Zoneminder.
Thanks for a great video and explanation! I am currently myself trying to create a battery powered app with the esp32-cam, but I am having some issues. In your video it seems you connect the battery to 5v in on the esp, does the charge module produce 5v out? Or have i missed anything in the schematic? Thanks in advance!
Hi, thanks a lot!
The TP4056 charging board doesn't step up the voltage, I run the ESP32-CAM board on 3.7V, a boost converter is optional here.
So, connecting the output pins on the charging board to the ESP would be almost the same as connecting the battery straight to the ESP.
@@MaxImagination You connected it to the 5v pin though. Does that matter?
happy 30k subscriber
Thank you! :D
ok thanks
Hey again. I purchased all but batteries as they ran out of supply. Can you reference another battery website/items? Also. How do I recharge batteries that are in camera? (Not TECHY /disabled older guy.
Thanks!
Hi there. Here's a fresh link to the pair of 18650 3.7V Cells: amzn.to/4047YKG
Also, to avoid soldering wires onto the batteries, I suggest you also purchase this battery holder module with 5V output and USB for the camera: amzn.to/41rsXYD
Cheers!
Can I use battery holder/charger in camera to power unit also? (That would replace short strips connecting batteries in camera unit. If true,I need to see/know where to attach wires feeding power to unit from that 2 battery holder/charger.
I am not electrically inclined on battery units yet. ONE TIME IS ALL IT TAKES THOUGH! Never forget. Thank you humbly for helping this older geezer out. It means the world to me!
Hi Max !
Very informative tutorial.
The comment section is finally back. Congratulation
Hi buddy! It's been a while since we last communicated, yes, the comment section under all of my videos is finally back! It took CZcams a while to notice me...
Thanks a lot! :D
Interesting project.
Just out of curiosity, how secure would you say it is. Like if you had it inside, would it be hack able?
Pretty secure, from my experience anyway. Since you want to use it indoors for instance, you would be running the camera on a local IP address similar to all your devices, making it secured by your WiFi network's protective firewall. This type of camera is totally safe if it is not "Port forwarded".
Good project although I'm confused how you could use the 3.7-4v output of the TP4056 to the 5v input of the esp32. That's not nearly enough power and you've not used any buck/boost converter either.
Could you please clarify that? Thanks.
Hi, Siddiq. Thanks for your comment. This was one of my mistakes made in this video, in an upcoming one I will show how to instead power the ESP32 with a boost converter. I wouldn't recommend powering your ESP the way I powered mine. Even though it worked, the battery wouldn't last too long.
Cheers.
@@MaxImagination Ah no worries I see that you have a new video out on it. Will check it out!
Op brother. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👊👊👊👊
How did you calculate the resistance required for the led resistor
Using Ohms Law for finding resistance.
What is the maximum resolution that it can handle? Is there another cameras with more res?
The maximum resolution it can handle with the other (OV5640) image sensor is 2592x1944.
@@MaxImagination what about the fps at that resolution?
5 FPS
Thankyou so much
Most welcome 😊
Pretty cool 🙌🏻💯
Hey, thanks, buddy!
@@MaxImagination no problem 👌🏻
Hi !
If I don't have an arduino, can I make ESP 32 CAM settings?
Is there an option for motion detection?
If a thief enters my yard and steals my camera, can I see the recordings on my server / my cloud ?
Hi. You do not need an Arduino board as you'd be using ESSPRESIF system's ESP32-CAM development board which operates on being programmed off of the same coding language as the Arduino.
The code it was programmed with already enables the camera to record upon detected motion, so yes.
If you lose your camera, you'd have to depend on not the current webserver, but a free or paid IoT cloud service such as HomeAssistant (can be installed and found from online).
Hope this helps!
Cheers,
Max
Hi bro
Can i use it in my small drone for live video and recording
That depends on the size and type of drone you have. However, it may work if it is light enough :)
I want to reinstall programming in my this esp32 cam from new point bcz some features r not working so what I need to do ?
Hi. Which features specifically aren't working? Could you clarify the issue for me?
Woo,nice project
BTW which code u use use?
1st one
Or
2nd?
Thanks!
I used this one - github.com/s60sc/ESP32-CAM_MJPEG2SD
OwO thank you!
Did you happen to calculate the power draw from this setup? how long will this last on those batteries? thanks!
The ESP32-CAM draws around 0.75 Watts or less and lasts running for about 24 hours on a 4400mAh battery pack. Cheers!
That time is a constant camera o I would think.? A motion sensor should increase time life of battery if (not in a busy area of motion with that sensor.
Can we use mobile charger for daily usage which gives DC supply than 18650 battery? please advise
Yes, your phone charger (5V) will work as long as its connector matches the one of the little blue charging board.
Cool project bro 👍 Totally rocking it 😎
Thanks a lot, buddy! 😃🙌
Which tool do you use for schematic design?
Fritzing and EasyEDA.
I will try 😍🤩💖
Good luck! I hope you succeed in making yourself one 😃
@@MaxImagination
💖 Thanks
Really awesome yaar .
Thanks 😁
If its turn off due to low battery and again the battery gets charged will it automatically connects
It should as it does auto resets when booting. However, if it doesn't, you might need to press the reset button manually.
the best!!
Thank you! 😊
Good day. Is it possible for the ESP32-CAM to upload footage in the internet using an app for example telegram? Also you mentioned that you can attach a microphone sensor. Do you have a tutorial for it?
Hi, Joseph. If you seach CZcams for videos on the Telegram integration, sure, it may be possible. About the microphone, you might find this video helpful in learning about how to wire one up and how it works: czcams.com/video/m8LwPNXqK9o/video.html
In the ESP32-CAM Web Server code repository on GitHub, you should be able to follow the authors advice in the "README dot md" section below where he mentions about peripherals usage - github.com/s60sc/ESP32-CAM_MJPEG2SD
Cheers.
@@MaxImagination thank you very much
@@josephcampugan2439 You're welcome 😁
Wow, great stuff Max, very impressed 😊👍
Thanks a lot, James! 😊
Will this camera create an rstp stream?
Hi Paul. Like most other IP cameras, yes. It streams footage real time to its camera web server with minimal latency. I'm currently working on a video guide explaining how to get set up with the updated version of this code and the ESP32-CAM. Feel free to stay tuned for that video. Cheers.
P.S. I've learnt so much from watching your videos on CZcams. They're very well-explained. I Look forward to see more.
@@MaxImagination Thanks for the kind words. Have been wanting to play around with these esp32 cameras for a while. Thanks for the help.
can we connect 4 cameras to a single circuit, and also whenever someone comes in front of the sensor then instead of Photos can we take video?
Hi, Mamta. Yes, such configuration is possible. You'd technically have 4 separate ESP32-CAM modules on the same supply of power, minimum 5W for running all 4.
Video is the default capturing setting with the code, so yes.
Cheers,
Max
Nice video! Can you provide information on the battery life (2x 18650 in parallel) in the video description?
I found the information (could still be in the video description) 😉 ... "The ESP32-CAM draws around 0.75 Watts or less and lasts running for about 24 hours on a 4400mAh battery pack. Cheers!" Thank you! 👍
You're welcome! I'll be sure to paste this info in the description as well.
@@MaxImagination 🤩👍
How about combine a servo motor ? we can control camera's direction.
I've heard of such cameras that do turn, but in most cases, they are ball-shaped cameras with an inner rotating camera, mine works okay without that and has adjustable joints to turn the camera 180 degrees, up, and down, but I will keep your idea in mind for the future :)
Great stuff man. Truly inspired!
Thanks a lot! 👍
We called it *DOPE*
Is there any led blinking while we connected to the power supply ?
No, on the ESP32-CAM, there shouldn't be any blinking.
Cheers
good project sir, can the recording be recorded to memory sir, thank you in advance.
Thanks!
Yes, of course, as seen in the video :)