Build The Most EQUIPPED Security Camera with ESP32-CAM

Max Imagination April 26, 2023
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If I help makers build RC, robotics, and electronics projects that actually move - with step-by-step tutorials and files. I am Max Imagination (you can call me Max), and here we turn your childhood tech dreams into real, working builds! Here you’ll learn electronics through hands-on projects like RC cars, drones, submarines, robots, and smart gadgets using ESP32, Arduino, circuits, and 3D-printed/mechanical design - explained clearly so you can build it yourself (not just watch it). Start here: 1. Subscribe to never miss a new project/guide 2. Watch a playlist (e.g. ESP32 Projects) 3. Get the project files/3D designs (links in video descriptions) For companies who want to become a sponsor in the next project video: Business inquiries ONLY: email me below ⬇⬇⬇ If you get stuck on building one of my projects and need help, please only DM me on Instagram: @max.imagination

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Shop for quality electronic parts at: https://www.dfrobot.com/?tracking=63a2727967b67 Try out PCBWay and get your custom 3D prints made here: https://www.pcbway.com/rapid-prototyping/manufacture/?type=2&reffercode=TOP TS80P Smart Soldering Iron: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B9MR5PM4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- In this video I run you through the process of developing a fully-equipped Arduino-based Solar-powered ESP32 WiFi Security (Surveillance) Camera from the ground up. Purchase the 3D design files here: https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/the-most-equipped-esp32-surveilance-camera-3d-model Watch the ESP32-CAM Startup Guide video here: https://youtu.be/k_PJLkfqDuI Camera Web Server Code: https://github.com/s60sc/ESP32-CAM_MJPEG2SD Full Circuit Diagram of camera: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vw2tccj3XuhogjaRGsXX_jjBj6HUAfGB/view?usp=sharing Latching switch diagram: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NFa627ElAFEckhJekhRFQvjQVZYyj7RL/view?usp=sharing Parts and Modules used in the project: 🤖 DFRobot (+ Amazon) links to majority of parts- 1. ESP32-CAM (x1) - https://www.dfrobot.com/product-1879.html?tracking=Tk1eY5yj9JsEnf6YqK2D63VcgemW5CyMyE46vHVpHGIu1cN4PPALqEFIUfVSDA5J / https://amzn.to/44mC9zk 2. Solar panel (x1) - https://www.dfrobot.com/product-1774.html?tracking=Tk1eY5yj9JsEnf6YqK2D63VcgemW5CyMyE46vHVpHGIu1cN4PPALqEFIUfVSDA5J / https://amzn.to/441sTAF 3. Solar Power Manager (x1) - https://www.dfrobot.com/product-1712.html?tracking=Tk1eY5yj9JsEnf6YqK2D63VcgemW5CyMyE46vHVpHGIu1cN4PPALqEFIUfVSDA5J / https://amzn.to/3r5vVFB 4. Antenna (x1) - https://www.dfrobot.com/product-2319.html?tracking=Tk1eY5yj9JsEnf6YqK2D63VcgemW5CyMyE46vHVpHGIu1cN4PPALqEFIUfVSDA5J / https://amzn.to/43XgIos 5. PIR Motion sensors (x2) - https://www.dfrobot.com/product-1140.html?tracking=Tk1eY5yj9JsEnf6YqK2D63VcgemW5CyMyE46vHVpHGIu1cN4PPALqEFIUfVSDA5J / https://amzn.to/3r3IPE2 6. 18650 Dual Battery holder (x1) - https://www.dfrobot.com/product-2578.html?tracking=Tk1eY5yj9JsEnf6YqK2D63VcgemW5CyMyE46vHVpHGIu1cN4PPALqEFIUfVSDA5J / https://amzn.to/44mv958 7. Servo motors (x2) - https://www.dfrobot.com/product-121.html?tracking=Tk1eY5yj9JsEnf6YqK2D63VcgemW5CyMyE46vHVpHGIu1cN4PPALqEFIUfVSDA5J / https://amzn.to/3CQLyn0 8. Cooling Fan (x1) - https://www.dfrobot.com/product-2346.html?tracking=Tk1eY5yj9JsEnf6YqK2D63VcgemW5CyMyE46vHVpHGIu1cN4PPALqEFIUfVSDA5J / https://amzn.to/44p0MLH 9. SD Card 32GB (x1) https://www.dfrobot.com/product-1715.html?tracking=Tk1eY5yj9JsEnf6YqK2D63VcgemW5CyMyE46vHVpHGIu1cN4PPALqEFIUfVSDA5J / https://amzn.to/3NOHFoB Disclaimer: Amazon purchase links used are affiliate links. It doesn't cost you extra to buy through those and I just get a tiny commission. Thank you! 🔗 Amazon links to the rest of parts: M3 threaded inserts - https://amzn.to/41XgD2D M3 hex bolts kit - https://amzn.to/40HCw57 24AWG Electrical wire Black and Red - https://amzn.to/420HTgD (x2) 1N4007 Rectifier Diode - https://amzn.to/40myWAx (x2) Infrared LEDs - https://amzn.to/43YpZ09 OV5640 Image Sensor - https://amzn.to/3ArGNiv Push Button - https://amzn.to/3HelX9T (x2) 18650 Cells - https://amzn.to/3Hj1DEr Components & parts for Latching Switch circuit: P-Channel MOSFET - https://amzn.to/3n7ixPq (x2) 2N3904 NPN Transistor - https://amzn.to/3V4nzsI 22µF Capacitor - https://amzn.to/3HeRM2G (x1) 1M Ohm and (x3) 100K Ohm resistors (in kit) - https://amzn.to/3HcLcJG Protoboards - https://amzn.to/3AkySUw 🔨 Tools and other supplies used: Soldering Iron - https://amzn.to/41AaSIu Soldering Tin - https://amzn.to/3V9gHu7 Wire Cutters - https://amzn.to/3ECut1B Screwdriver - https://amzn.to/3V6vgNX Heat-shrink Tubes - https://amzn.to/3AksTPE Superglue - https://amzn.to/3VylTXX Needle-nose Pliers - https://amzn.to/3ECTKc3 X-Acto Hobby Knife - https://amzn.to/3XbL7ML Drill - https://amzn.to/3EDe0u8 Hot Glue Gun - https://amzn.to/3E6trJG Tube Silicone - https://amzn.to/3oE8TEp 👕 Grab my exclusive Merch here! - https://max-imagination-merch.printify.me/products ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 👉 Visit my online Storefront: https://sites.google.com/view/maximagination-workshop/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ☕ Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/MaxImagination ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Instagram: @max.imagination - https://www.instagram.com/max.imagination/?hl=en Instructables page: https://www.instructables.com/member/Max%20Imagination/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Tags: max imagination, diy security, cctv, camera, esp32 cam, diy home security, wifi, diy surveillance camera, ov5640, arduino security camera, esp32 camera streaming, esp32 cam arduino, esp32 cam code, spy, esp32cam, online security camera, ip surveillance camera, diy smart camera #diysecuritycamera #esp32cam #3dprinted

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