ESP32-CAM WiFi + Bluetooth Development Board with OV2640 Camera
The ESP32-CAM WiFi + Bluetooth Development Board with OV2640 Camera is an all-in-one solution for camera-based IoT projects. Powered by the dual-core ESP32 microcontroller, this module supports both WiFi and Bluetooth, making it ideal for remote image streaming, video recording, and wireless monitoring applications.
The built-in OV2640 2MP camera supports various resolutions (up to 1600×1200) and real-time video output. This compact board includes a microSD card slot for offline storage, and onboard antenna with U.FL connector for better range.
It’s widely used for smart home automation, robotic vision, face detection, number plate recognition, and even drone-based video transmission. Whether you’re a student, developer, or hobbyist, the ESP32-CAM is your go-to module for real-time, wireless visual applications.
✅ Key Features & Technical Specifications:
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Microcontroller: ESP32-D0WD
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Camera: OV2640 2MP with 24-pin interface
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Connectivity: 2.4GHz WiFi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.2
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Storage: MicroSD card support (up to 4GB)
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I/O Pins: GPIO, PWM, ADC, UART, SPI, I2C
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Flash Memory: 4MB
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Voltage Input: 3.3V to 5V DC
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Consumption: Ultra-low power mode for battery-driven devices
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Operating Temperature: -20°C to 85°C
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Size: Ultra-compact (27 x 40.5 mm)
🛠️ Precautions:
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Ensure regulated 5V power; overvoltage can damage the module
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Use external USB-to-TTL adapter for programming
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OV2640 camera is delicate—avoid direct physical pressure
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Requires proper grounding for stable image output
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Antenna orientation can affect WiFi performance
💡 Microcontroller Compatibility:
This board is fully compatible with Arduino, ESP-IDF, and MicroPython, making it perfect for real-time IoT applications.
📍 ElectroWay, based in Johar Town, Lahore, proudly offers this powerful development board to students, professionals, and innovators across Pakistan. Explore more quality electronics and sensors on our website.
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🎥 External Learning Resource (YouTube):
Watch How ESP32-CAM Works
Features:
- Ultra-small 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi + BT/BLE SoC module
- Low-power dual-core 32-bit CPU for application processors
- Up to 240MHz, up to 600 DMIPS
- Built-in 520 KB SRAM, external 4M PSRAM
- Supports interfaces such as UART/SPI/I2C/PWM/ADC/DAC
- Support OV2640 and OV7670 cameras with built-in flash
- Support for images WiFI upload
- Support TF card
- Support multiple sleep modes
- Embedded Lwip and FreeRTOS
- Support STA/AP/STA+AP working mode
- Support Smart Config/AirKiss One-click distribution network
- Support for serial local upgrade and remote firmware upgrade (FOTA)
- Support secondary development
Product Specifications:
Module model |
ESP32-CAM |
Package | DIP-16 |
Size | 27*40.5*4.5(±0.2)mm |
SPI Flash | default 32Mbit |
RAM | internal520KB+external 4M PSRAM |
Bluetooth | bluetooth4.2BR/EDR and BLE standards |
Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n/e/i |
Support interface | UART, SPI, I2C, PWM |
Support TF card | Maximum support 4G |
IO port | 9 |
Serial port rate | default 115200 bps |
Image output format | JPEG (only supported by OV2640), BMP, GRAYSCALE |
Spectrum range | 2412 ~ 2484MHz |
Antenna form | onboard PCB antenna, gain 2dBi |
Transmit power | 802.11b: 17±2 dBm (@11Mbps) 802.11g: 14±2 dBm (@54Mbps) 802.11n: 13±2 dBm (@MCS7) |
Receiving sensitivity | CCK, 1 Mbps : -90dBm CCK, 11 Mbps: -85dBm 6 Mbps (1/2 BPSK): -88dBm 54 Mbps (3/4 64-QAM): -70dBm MCS7 (65 Mbps, 72.2 Mbps): -67dBm |
Power consumption | Turn off the flash: 180mA@5V Turn on the flash and adjust the brightness to the maximum: 310mA@5V Deep-sleep: The lowest power consumption can reach 6mA@5V Modern-sleep: up to 20mA@5V Light-sleep: up to 6.7mA@5V |
Security | WPA/WPA2/WPA2-Enterprise/WPS |
Power supply range | 5V |
Operating temperature | -20 °C ~ 85 °C |
Storage environment | -40 °C ~ 90 °C, < 90%RH |
ESP32-CAM Picture Output Format Rate:
QQVGA | QVGA | VGA | SVGA | |
JPEG | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
BMP | 9 | 9 | – | – |
GRAYSCALE | 9 | 8 | – | – |
Package Include:
- 1 x ESP32-CAM Module
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