Setup Overview:
Hardware Preparation: Ensure the ESP32-CAM module is connected and properly powered.
Image Capture Library: Use the esp_camera library to initialize and capture images.
Timing Mechanism: Use Ticker (or millis for manual implementation) for periodic image capture.
Optional: Store the images to an SD card or send them via HTTP, MQTT, or FTP.
Hardware Preparation: Ensure the ESP32-CAM module is connected and properly powered.
Image Capture Library: Use the esp_camera library to initialize and capture images.
Timing Mechanism: Use Ticker (or millis for manual implementation) for periodic image capture.
Optional: Store the images to an SD card or send them via HTTP, MQTT, or FTP.
#include "esp_camera.h"
#include "Arduino.h"
// Camera Pin Configuration (adjust for your ESP32-CAM module)
#define PWDN_GPIO_NUM -1
#define RESET_GPIO_NUM -1
#define XCLK_GPIO_NUM 0
#define SIOD_GPIO_NUM 26
#define SIOC_GPIO_NUM 27
#define Y9_GPIO_NUM 35
#define Y8_GPIO_NUM 34
#define Y7_GPIO_NUM 39
#define Y6_GPIO_NUM 36
#define Y5_GPIO_NUM 21
#define Y4_GPIO_NUM 19
#define Y3_GPIO_NUM 18
#define Y2_GPIO_NUM 5
#define VSYNC_GPIO_NUM 25
#define HREF_GPIO_NUM 23
#define PCLK_GPIO_NUM 22
unsigned long lastCaptureTime = 0;
const unsigned long captureInterval = 5000; // Interval in milliseconds (e.g., 5 seconds)
void setup() {
Serial.begin(115200);
// Initialize the camera
camera_config_t config;
config.ledc_channel = LEDC_CHANNEL_0;
config.ledc_timer = LEDC_TIMER_0;
config.pin_d0 = Y2_GPIO_NUM;
config.pin_d1 = Y3_GPIO_NUM;
config.pin_d2 = Y4_GPIO_NUM;
config.pin_d3 = Y5_GPIO_NUM;
config.pin_d4 = Y6_GPIO_NUM;
config.pin_d5 = Y7_GPIO_NUM;
config.pin_d6 = Y8_GPIO_NUM;
config.pin_d7 = Y9_GPIO_NUM;
config.pin_xclk = XCLK_GPIO_NUM;
config.pin_pclk = PCLK_GPIO_NUM;
config.pin_vsync = VSYNC_GPIO_NUM;
config.pin_href = HREF_GPIO_NUM;
config.pin_sscb_sda = SIOD_GPIO_NUM;
config.pin_sscb_scl = SIOC_GPIO_NUM;
config.pin_pwdn = PWDN_GPIO_NUM;
config.pin_reset = RESET_GPIO_NUM;
config.xclk_freq_hz = 20000000;
config.pixel_format = PIXFORMAT_JPEG; // JPEG output
// Frame size (can be changed to FRAMESIZE_QVGA, VGA, etc.)
if (psramFound()) {
config.frame_size = FRAMESIZE_UXGA; // Full resolution
config.jpeg_quality = 10; // Lower number, higher quality
config.fb_count = 2;
} else {
config.frame_size = FRAMESIZE_SVGA;
config.jpeg_quality = 12;
config.fb_count = 1;
}
// Camera init
esp_err_t err = esp_camera_init(&config);
if (err != ESP_OK) {
Serial.printf("Camera init failed with error 0x%x", err);
return;
}
Serial.println("Camera initialized successfully!");
}
void loop() {
unsigned long currentTime = millis();
// Check if it's time to capture an image
if (currentTime - lastCaptureTime >= captureInterval) {
captureImage();
lastCaptureTime = currentTime;
}
}
// Function to capture and display image
void captureImage() {
camera_fb_t *fb = esp_camera_fb_get(); // Capture image
if (!fb) {
Serial.println("Camera capture failed");
return;
}
Serial.printf("Image captured! Size: %u bytes\n", fb->len);
// Example: Release the buffer after use (or store it)
esp_camera_fb_return(fb);
}
Features and Customizations:
- Change Capture Interval: Modify
captureIntervalto adjust the time between captures. - Image Storage: Save the image to an SD card by adding the SD card library and relevant code.
- Image Transmission: Send the image via Wi-Fi or other communication protocols.
- Error Handling: Add error handling for edge cases, such as memory issues.
- Let us know if you need help extending this example to include specific functionalities like saving to SD or sending images!
