ESP32 CAM OV2640 Camera WiFi Wireless Module

Product Description

The ESP32-CAM OV2640 Module is a compact and cost-effective WiFi-enabled camera development board based on the ESP32-S chip. It integrates a powerful dual-core processor, OV2640 2MP camera, and microSD card slot, enabling real-time image capture, video streaming, and wireless transmission over WiFi or Bluetooth®.

This versatile module is ideal for IoT security systems, remote monitoring, facial recognition, and image-based automation. It can be programmed easily using the Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, or MicroPython, and supports integration with cloud-based or local IoT servers.

With its low power consumption, built-in antenna, and strong wireless performance, the ESP32-CAM is perfect for developers building smart camera solutions, DIY surveillance systems, and AI-enabled edge devices.

Key Features

• Model: ESP32-CAM with OV2640 Camera

• Microcontroller: ESP32-S (dual-core 32-bit LX6 processor)

• Clock Frequency: Up to 240 MHz

• Camera Sensor: OV2640 2MP (1600×1200 resolution)

• Connectivity:

  • Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)

  • Bluetooth®: BLE + Classic Bluetooth

• Flash Memory: 4 MB

• SRAM: 520 KB

• Storage: microSD card slot (up to 4 GB)

• GPIO Pins: 9 (multi-function I/O)

• Operating Voltage: 5 V DC (via 5 V pin)

• Logic Level: 3.3 V

• Interfaces: UART, SPI, I2C, PWM

• Image Formats: JPEG / BMP

• Antenna: On-board PCB + U.FL external antenna connector

• Dimensions: 27 mm × 40.5 mm × 4.5 mm

• Programming: Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, MicroPython

  

Advantages

• Integrated 2 MP camera for photo and video streaming.

• Dual-core WiFi + Bluetooth® microcontroller.

• On-board microSD card slot for image storage.

• Compact, low-power design ideal for embedded systems.

• Supports face detection and object recognition through ESP-IDF AI libraries.

• Compatible with Arduino IDE and open-source camera libraries.

Applications

• Wireless IP cameras and smart surveillance

• IoT image capture and monitoring

• Face and object detection projects

• Smart doorbells and vision-based automation

• Remote security and baby monitoring systems

• Robotics and environmental monitoring