Product Overview
The ESP32-CAM with ESP32-CAM-MB programmer base gives you a compact ESP32 camera board plus a CH340G USB adapter — no separate USB-serial module needed.
It includes an OV3660 camera sensor, a microSD slot and 8MB PSRAM, for doorbells, monitoring cameras and simple vision projects.
Key Features
| Feature | Benefit |
|---|---|
| CH340G USB programmer base | Plug in and upload over micro-USB |
| OV3660 camera | Also supports OV2640 / OV7670 alternatives |
| 8MB PSRAM + 520KB SRAM | Smooth frame buffering |
| Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 | Wireless streaming |
| microSD slot | Local photo storage |
| 48 × 27 mm | Tiny camera builds |
Applications
| Application Area | Example Projects |
|---|---|
| Smart home | Video doorbells and indoor cameras |
| Monitoring | Baby, pet and livestock cameras |
| IoT | Image capture and QR scanning |
| Robotics | Vision for small robots |
| Agriculture | Crop monitoring |
Benefits
Easy programming
The MB base removes the usual FTDI wiring.
Tiny
Fits in small enclosures.
Low cost
An affordable Wi-Fi camera.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 32-bit LX6, 80–240 MHz |
| Memory | 520KB SRAM + 8MB PSRAM; 32 Mbit SPI flash |
| Camera | OV3660 (supports OV2640 / OV7670) |
| Wireless | 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 BR/EDR + BLE |
| Storage | microSD (up to 4GB) |
| Interfaces | UART, SPI, I²C, PWM, ADC, DAC |
| Power | 4.75–5.25 V via micro-USB |
| Size | 48 × 27 mm |
Why Choose This Product?
It’s the most compact, affordable way to build a Wi-Fi camera — and the MB base makes programming painless.
Beginner Use Cases
- Stream live video to a browser
- Build a video doorbell
- Take photos to microSD
- Scan QR codes
Professional Use Cases
- Low-cost monitoring cameras
- Livestock and site observation
- Vision prototypes
- Robot cameras
Package Includes
- 1 × ESP32-CAM board
- 1 × ESP32-CAM-MB USB programmer base
- 1 × OV3660 camera
Please Note
- The ESP32 radio is Bluetooth 4.2 (BR/EDR + BLE)
- Deep-sleep current about 6 mA with the camera board, as listed by the supplier
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