ESP32-CAM Module User Manual

Module Overview

The ESP32-CAM is a compact and competitive camera module designed for industrial applications. It can operate independently and features a small form factor of 27*40.5*4.5mm, with a deep-sleep current as low as 6mA.

It is suitable for various IoT applications, including household smart devices, industrial wireless control, and wireless monitoring. It also supports QR wireless identification and wireless positioning systems.

The module utilizes a DIP sealed package, allowing it to be inserted into a board for improved productivity, reliability, and convenience.

1. Features

• Tiny 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
• Low consumption and dual-core CPU, operating up to 240MHz with 600 DMIPS
• Built-in 520 KB SRAM and 8MB PSRAM
• Supports UART, SPI, I2C, PWM, ADC, and DAC ports
• Compatible with OV2640 and OV7670 cameras, with built-in photoflash
• Supports picture uploading via WiFi
• Supports TF card
• Supports multiple sleep modes
• Includes Lwip and FreeRTOS
• Supports STA, AP, and STA+AP working modes
• Supports Smart Config/AirKiss smartconfig
• Supports serial local upgrade and remote firmware upgrade (FOTA)

2. Description

The ESP32-CAM is a highly competitive and compact camera module for industrial use. Its small size (27*40.5*4.5mm) allows for independent operation, and it boasts a low deep-sleep current of at least 6mA. It is ideal for IoT applications such as smart home devices, industrial wireless control, and wireless monitoring, as well as QR wireless identification and positioning systems.

The DIP sealed package facilitates board insertion, enhancing productivity and connection reliability for diverse IoT hardware projects.

3. Specification

4. Picture Output Format Rate of ESP32-CAM Module

Test environment: Camera model: OV2640, XCLK:20MHz, module sends picture to browser via WiFi.

5. PIN Description

6. Minimal system diagram

7. Contact us

Website: www.ai-thinker.com

Tel: 0755-29162996

Email: support@aithinker.com

FCC Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by the manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The device has been evaluated to meet general RF exposure requirement. This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.