Pimping your ESP32-CAM!

Each week I will grab a random electronic component from the vault and build a circuit - this week I look firstly at programming and then at pimping out a useful little ESP32-CAM module.
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[@stevejohns6440]

Thank you for preparing such an informative video. I have loaded up your revised web server and it works a treat. Such an improvement having control over the led. I have found the file with the many adjustable features very interesting and will experiment with it some more. I’ve yet to find out how to program the esp32 cam over the air (OTA) but will look into this some more.

[@onecircuit-as]

Thanks Steve - it’s strange that the LED is not unleashed with the “standard” sketch! I have done some OTA videos I think, but happy to do an ESP32-CAM pimp OTA upgrade vid if you think it’s useful! 👍😀

[@Johadart]

I’m waiting for my esp 32 to arrive, awesome video and I’ll be checking out the blog to set it up the same, great videos mate keep up the great work 🤙🏼🇦🇺

[@onecircuit-as]

Thanks Joe, I appreciate the feedback, good luck with the module when it arrives! 👍😀

[@pileofstuff]

"can I find that one now? ... no. So I ordered another one" That's a painfully familiar experience.

[@onecircuit-as]

It’s a bit annoying - I actually wasted a couple of hours looking for it specifically for this video! 🤷🏻‍♂️🙄

[@Ivor_Nastyboil]

I've got an ESP32-CAM coming in a couple of days, so this is perfectly timed. :)

[@onecircuit-as]

Excellent. Please let me know how you go with the module. 😀👍

[@DrexProjects]

@12:55 I'm pretty sure you can get its IP from the IDE's serial monitor if I remember right.

[@onecircuit-as]

In some versions yes. I should have checked that - good tip! 👍😀

[@fredflintstone1]

nice Esp-32 cam video will try it on mine as I have wondered about getting the led to work :-)

[@onecircuit-as]

Good luck!

[@olegkozlov302]

I also bought 2 esp-32. I want to see what's in my garage. Your video is very timely. Thanks!

[@onecircuit-as]

Glad to help, let me know how it goes! 😀👍

[@СтаниславМурованый]

i am using ESP-IDF plugin for VS Code under Linux. what version of esptool do i need to build?

[@onecircuit-as]

You can get the latest from their site, or try the repository from your distribution, then open a terminal and run the upload from there. I’m not familiar enough with VS Code. 🙁 github.com/espressif/esptool

[@СтаниславМурованый]

Something I can’t collect in any way. I’m probably doing something wrong.

[@СтаниславМурованый]

the make does not work anymore, you need to collect cmake. you could not describe in detail how to compile the firmware file from the source from scratch. Please.

[@onecircuit-as]

You don't need to compile as the binaries are provided, but if you do want to compile, start with Espressif's development framework found here: github.com/espressif/esp-idf

[@ЕвграфЕвлампиевич]

Please change the schematic at your site, you haven't shown the connection between RESET and GND there!

[@onecircuit-as]

Nice pickup - try now...👍😀

[@СтаниславМурованый]

I can’t connect via putty, the terminal freezes and nothing happens. Is it possible to upload this firmware via arduino somehow?

[@onecircuit-as]

It might be. Are you using the latest ESPtool? 🤔

[@stevetobias4890]

I have one or more esp can boards with the USB board you showed. I'm never going to use them so they are yours if you want them. All it costs you is a reply saying yes please.

[@onecircuit-as]

I’ve ordered a replacement, but if you’re not going to use them I’m more than happy to have a spare! 😀👍

[@stevetobias4890]

@@onecircuit-as I'll sort through my trays later today, I know I have at least one if not more.

[@onecircuit-as]

No worries Steve - that'd be great! Can I drop a few $$ in your account to cover costs?

[@frankowalker4662]

Neat.