Name: Camera-M - A Compact ESP32 Camera
Availability: InStock

Overview

Camera-M is a camera module based on the ESP32 chip, featuring 4MB of Flash and 8MB of PSRAM. It uses an OV2640 image sensor capable of capturing images at up to 1600×1200 resolution and supports real-time video streaming over Wi-Fi.

Camera-M has the same breakout ports as the Camera-1 module, including 10 GPIOs, along with UART and I2C interfaces. Its compact design makes it smaller and more versatile, and the optional Basic expansion board provides a USB-to-serial interface, an SD card slot, and battery charging management.

Camera-M is ideal for applications where board size and weight are critical, while still allowing for flexible expansion. It can be programmed using popular development platforms such as Arduino, PlatformIO, and ESP-IDF.

The module comes pre-loaded with test firmware. To run a test:

Power the development board via the Vin pin (input range: 3.7–5.5V) or through the Basic expansion board.
Use your phone to scan for Wi-Fi networks. Find the network name starting with Node- and connect to it (password: nodenode).
Open a web browser on your phone and go to 192.168.4.1.
View the video stream or modify network settings on the webpage.

Features & Specifications

Camera-M

Based on the ESP32 microcontroller
- 240MHz dual-core Tensilica LX6 processor
- 2.4GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n)
- Dual-mode Bluetooth (Classic + BLE)
4MB QSPI Flash
8MB QSPI PSRAM
OV2640 image sensor
- Max resolution: 2MP (1600 × 1200)
- Output formats: 8/10-bit RAW, RGB, YUV, and JPEG
- Max frame rates: UXGA @15fps, SVGA @30fps, CIF @60fps
Unregulated power input: 3.7–5.5V
3.3V 200mA LDO regulator output
10× GPIO, UART, and I2C broken out
Low-power friendly
- RTC I/O broken out
- Camera power control
Breadboard-friendly design
Compatible with ESP-IDF and Arduino
Product dimensions: 26.4mm x 26.4mm x 9mm