Make a Simple WiFi Security Camera with ESP32-CAM

Try out PCBWay: https://www.pcbway.com/ Get $5.00 in-credit welcome bonus after joining: https://www.pcbway.com/Member/Login/ In this video, we make an ESP32-CAM Arduino-based Homemade WiFi Surveillance Camera under $20 that even runs off a battery! As this project may seem quite technical, software-wise I can say it sure is, though I do hope from my step-by-step tutorial you'll get yourself an ESP32-CAM, be able to make your own WiFI CCTV cam for cheap, and monitor your home/environment in a "DIY" way. In case you're curious about the camera's power consumption, the ESP32-CAM draws around 0.75 Watts or less and lasts running for about 24 hours on a 4400mAh battery pack -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ❗ Important updates regarding uploading the code ❗ Firstly you must make sure of the following: • Once you have downloaded & unzipped full code, copy and paste config files from the data folder to MicroSD card. • Check that your esp32 boards library is up to date, update if it's not v2.0.2 or above. • WiFi credentials from now on must be entered in "utils.cpp" tab and not "myConfig.h". • Select "ESP32 Dev Module", partition scheme "Minimal SPIFFS (1.9MB OTA/190KB SPIFFS)", enable PSRAM. ❗ All of these important steps mentioned have to be followed since the recent (2022) update to this code. ❗ -------------------------------------------------------- Thanks to GitHub repository admin @s60sc and also @nnjim for helping out not only myself with getting the camera's code's misunderstandings resolved but also for all viewers here and people who would also want to recreate this project. 👕 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/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: Amazon purchase links below are affiliate links. It doesn't cost you extra to buy through those and I just get a tiny commission. Thank you! Instructable page of this project ➡️ (Tutorial) Link: https://www.instructables.com/How-to-Make-a-WiFi-Security-Camera-ESP32-CAM-DIY-R/ Code and more at repository by user "s60sc": https://github.com/s60sc/ESP32-CAM_MJPEG2SD ESP32 .json links in this GitHub repository: https://github.com/iotechbugs/esp32-arduino/blob/master/docs/arduino-ide/boards_manager.md Cam's Circuit diagram: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c128kCR4Lt1GvnTdq89-pVnq4DocoNNh/view?usp=sharing FTDI to ESP32-CAM diagram: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IKnzhTjCoy1nIPu69adCdvtgspUUA4Ec/view?usp=sharing Materials and parts with links: (x1) FTDI USB-to-Serial module (Jumper wires may be required) - https://amzn.to/3rWpJgd (x1) ESP32-CAM with OV2640 Camera sensor - https://amzn.to/3yGLWCN (x1) Micro SD card - https://amzn.to/3MvaS5W (x1) Antenna - https://amzn.to/3VCTdMC (x1) TP4056 3.7V Charging module - https://amzn.to/3yGMEjr (x2) 3.7V 18650 Li-Ion battery - https://amzn.to/3zp86JQ (x1) SPDT Micro sliding switch - https://amzn.to/3TjcUc5 (x1) 3mm Red LED - https://amzn.to/3CZiZVi (x1) 220 Ohm 1/4W resistor - https://amzn.to/3TlBFUy (x1) 24-gauge electrical wire - https://amzn.to/3MF9MEH (x1) Plastic cylindrical container for case (closest alternative by far) - https://amzn.to/3CzoDfh (x7) GoPro camera joints and mounts - https://amzn.to/3MwR8i6 Music credits: Song: Jarico - Island (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/gZlDn4EmTvo Song: LiQWYD - Coral Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported Video Link: https://youtu.be/P89SHkuG4vM Song: NOWË - Heart Of Gold (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music provided by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/EALgD9ZjFyo Song: SKANDR - Blue Lemonade (Vlog No Copyright Music) Music promoted by Vlog No Copyright Music. Video Link: https://youtu.be/iV1ca6K9VBM https://soundcloud.com/skandrofficial tags: max imagination, diy cctv camera, diy surveillance camera, ESP32-CAM, ESP32cam, arduino camera, homemade surveillance camera, ESP32-CAM tutorial, DIY WiFi security camera, ESP32-CAM project, DIY home security camera, ESP32-CAM tutorial step by step, ESP32-CAM wiring, ESP32-CAM live streaming, DIY security camera system, ESP32-CAM configuration, WiFi camera module, battery-powered motion detection camera, WiFi security camera tutorial, home security camera tutorial, ESP32-CAM setup guide. #esp32cam #homesecurity #securitycamera