SUNFOUNDER ESP32 Camera Pro Kit with ESP32 WROOM 32E Module Enhanced Breakout Expansion Development Board ESP32CAM Rechargeable Battery Micro SD Card Slot (Compatiple with Arduino)

One of the first things I noticed was the lack of documentation in the box. No even a leaflet, or even a QR code. Sadly the only reference was a URL to sunfounder website on the back of the box at the bottom in small text. A QR code sticker to scan from the box taking to the Online Tutorials docs page for the kit would have been really useful. There is a lot of documentation and it's really good actually. For some reason they've just left a link for their 'Online Tutorials' right at the bottom of the product page's listing. To be fair the second image in the listing does say 'Online Tutorial: esp32-camera-pro-kit.rtfd.io' but it's less than clickable, or easily seen once you've received your board. It's a shame because they have really good help files that is basically a tutorial for beginners, but also essential if you want to get the most out of it. The kit otherwise is really nice, everything comes in antistatic bags, and looking over the boards they look really good quality PCBs. The only downside is it’s not the “USB-C” variant of the ESP32-WROOM, so you’re going to have to keep that Micro USB type B cable around a little while longer. Following the documentation using the ‘Camera Web Server’ I was able to setup a basic webcam using the board and it was super easy to do. The instructions were clear with animated pictures and screenshots, probably the best part about the kit. Fun kit to play with. Breakout board for all the pins allows for both screw down wires and jumpers, and includes a microsd memory card slot as well. At the base of the expansion breakout board there is a on and off switch, this effectively controls everything powered by that board, including the battery or the micro USB port if connected. Keep in mind that the ESP module needs to be programmed via its own USB port and provides power that by passes the on and off switch. The actual camera isn’t great in low light (as expected), but works as intended. Overall, it’s a great board for learning with, and a great starting point.

If you have used these devices or similar with Arduino IDE then you know documentation is a waste of time. These are recognised and flashing programs to the device is no bother. Finding information on this product and programs available to upload is also easy to find online. I never expected amazing quality from the camera, but it does work as intended. I have components to pair up with this device such as motors, sensors and many more for future projects. I suggest watching YouTube for tutorials and projects you could try yourself. Fantastic price for an all-in-one kit.

This could take over your life. Not in a 'robot overlords' kind of way (although with the right coding skills maybe I shouldn't rule that out entirely), but in a 'once you start you're not going to be able to stop' kind of way. This is a superb starter kit for anyone thinking about getting into micro-controller programming. That's not to say it's beginner friendly - you will need some tech savvy and some coding skills to get up and running with this - but there are loads of tutorials online that will halp anyone with a bit of a technical background. I've been playing with Raspberry Pis since the week the first one was released back in 2012 (?), but for some reason I've not even looked at Arduino. This board is programmed via the Arduino IDE - I believe tere are other ways, but that seems to be the most common - and there are loads of sample projects available directly from the IDE. The Sunfounder project that is designed for thsi kit didn;tactually work out of the box for me. That one you need to download from teh Sunfounder website and configure the IDE as per the tutorial on their website. It's a good way to get to know some of the bits and bobs of the ESP32 board itself and the expansion board, but when trying to compile it complained about one of the LED functions not existing. After commenting out the calls to that function everything compiled and the project worked as expected. That sample project makes use of the ESP32's built in WiFi and the kit's tiny camera via the kit's expansion board. The camera quality isn't great, but it serves well enough to demonstrate the capability of the ESP32 and as a development platform is fine. The big takeaway from this, though, is it has opened my eyes up to the possiblities of ESP32 based projects. Since starting to play with this I an constatly dreaming new things I could do with this board - if I could find the time. And there's the rub. There is so much I'd like to try to implement with this kit that I could literally spend all day and every day just playing. Once programmed the board 'boots' almost instantly, unlike a micro-computer with an OS such as the Raspberry Pi. This has a much more 'hardware' feel to it because you are flashing your code direct to the micro-controller rather than waiting for an OS to boot and then to load up and run a programme. That means that for home automation, surveilance, machine control, robotics etc etc this is an ideal little platform. The ESP32 board in this kit has built in WiFi and Bluetooth giving you wireless connectivity (if you prohramme it of course) and you have serial console access via the micro-USB connecto on the ESP32 itself. The kit also comes with a rechargeable battery - charged via the micro-USB on the expansion board which can also power the ESP32. This means that the kit makes for portable projects as well... that means more possibilities and more ideas... Really, you're either going to have to quit your job or somehow make more hours in the day to fully explore what can be done with these boards, and this kit is a great way to start exploring.

The default code on this didnt work for me unfortunately. It seems to be pre-flashed and creates its own AP which I was able to join, however it didn't start any web interface or similar for viewing the camera, so I re-flashed it and it works pretty well. Nice little kit to get you into dev with the ESP32 which is one of my favourted microcontrollers at the moment as its powerful and not too expensive. Coming with a battery and breakout board makes it super convenient to use for other projects after playing with the camera if you want to make something else (I like using these for things like WLED, and ESPHome BT Proxies) Note that this is unfortunately microUSB only so you will need to dig one out of the drawer of cables to get these flashed. All items were nicely stored in their own anti-static bags as well which is nice. It is possible to insert the ESP into the breakout board the wrong way round (thats just the way these are designed, not a fault of the product as such). Only knocked a star due to the default code not working and this really seeiming to be targetted towards beginner STEM type projects initially. Good to have demo code to show it off, then start making your own.

I have used Raspberry Pi and Arduino before but had never played with the ESP32. This is a great kit to get started with ESP32, but note that you will have to hunt a bit online to find tutorials and relevant information, and you may hit a few stumbling blocks on the way, so you need to be prepared to invest in learning about this microcontroller. The great thing about this kit, in my view, is that it comes with the battery and charger board too. Because ESP32 has built-in WiFi and Bluetooth you can suddenly start making devices that are portable and completely disconnected apart from the occasional periodic charge. ESP32 has really great low-power modes, so you can put it into various levels of sleep and have it wake up occasionally to take a measurement or send a message. As a result, your battery life can last really well, depending on how long the board is fully awake rather than in deep sleep. The more it sleeps, the longer you can go between charges. Note that this board is micro-USB only, rather than the more modern USB-C. The cable you use to connect your board to your computer for programming it must be a *data* cable. A USB power-only cable won't work and your computer will not detect the device. It is plug-and-play on Windows 10. The online information provided by SunFounder is good, including lots of material to read and a large set of video lessons, but note that some videos for this "camera module" show videos using their “starter pack” instead, so some things are different in the videos, and some instructions are also slightly out of date (such as the need for ESP board registration within the Arduino IDE). The entire kit arrives in a tiny little box. Make sure to earth yourself before handling the boards so you don't zap anything with static you might have picked up from scuffing around on your carpet. The first thing I tried with this board was the classic "blinking LED" example, but I couldn't get the on-board LED, which is normally on PIN 2, to work. Some sources online say this particular board, the "WROOM 32E," doesn't have a second “user” LED (i.e., one in addition to the power LED), although the board *looks* like it has one. I could not get it to flash, though. Instead I proved that the board was working and my program was running by getting it to output messages on the serial bus, and once the simple sketch (program) was uploaded, I saw messages appearing on my computer saying the board was trying to turn the LED on, then off, etc. Getting Wi-Fi working was simple after following some tutorials that I found online, and I was then successful in making HTTP requests from the board to my PC, across my home network. I am experimenting, step-by-step, and hope to learn a lot more about this board and play with some neat little IoT use cases. I have only tried programming this board with the Arduino IDE so far, but apparently you can also use VS Code, with their library and the Platform.IO extension. I am going to give that a try because I find VS Code is a nicer IDE to work with, and compilation in particular seems really very slow within the Arduino IDE. I am not sure if this is normal or if something is wrong there. I can recommend this kit if you are hoping to give ESP32 a try and also want the freedom of rechargeable battery-powered devices. No documentation at all comes with it, alas, but as I said there is plenty online. There are many different ESP32 and board models available, though, so you do need to check carefully that you are following instructions/tutorials for a model that is compatible with yours. And this board does require some level of technical ability, so for young children I would recommend a fair bit of adult help to begin with to avoid too much frustration early on.

I've used many ESP boards, and armed with a new PlatformIO project ready to test this, I used my usual micro USB cable and connected the board. Ominously no COM port appeared, and evidently the board was DOA, reaching over 150 C with the 3V3 regulator according to my thermal camera, and causing a nasty burn on one of my fingers before I realised that the regulator was faulty. I double checked with another board to be sure my cable or USB port hadn't misbehaved, and also that my port hadn't been damaged, and thankfully all was well with another board showing up fine. I was clearly unlucky as no other reviewers have had the same experience. Aside from this, the kit is lacking documentation provided, however there is plenty on the docs section of the Sunfounder website. Their documentation didn't appear to cover settings for PlatformIO, which coupled with VSCode is the more professional alternative to the entry level Arduino IDE, however specifying the esp32dev board should be compatible. Potentially this is a nice kit, but regrettably mine is going in the trash.

I like they bothered to pack each little item into a protective anti-static bag; this shows a good level of concern. The supplied box also has at least a picture of the product on the outside, so you know what you are getting. ESP32s are great little items. Many online projects to check out are WLED, which is very popular. This board would be a great little addition, as the breakout box will make it much easier to wire up your system. I will try out the camera, but this is just a play toy, as the unit lacks processing power for serious use. However, it's great for maybe that homegrown doorbell project. Nice that the battery pack is included. This is great for a power outage, so a little project would keep on running regardless. I would only say what is missing are some helpful documents and maybe links to sources to get people going. It assumes you have prior knowledge about what this all can do. If you have a KIT, you expect at least something to get you going, QRCODE to a video link even, but sadly, nothing is here in this respect.

This Kit was a fantastic addition to my tinkering projects! The ESP32 WROOM 32E module worked seamlessly, and I loved how easy it was to set up with Arduino. The rechargeable battery is a great touch, making it super portable for outdoor experiments. Plus, the micro SD card slot is perfect for storing all the images without hassle. It’s a compact, well-thought-out kit that’s great for both beginners and more advanced users. Highly recommend it if you’re into DIY electronics or looking to experiment with camera modules!

Llego en el tiempo estimado , perfectamente empaquetado ,cada componente de forma individual. Me va facilitar el uso del ESP 32 para hacer ejercicios , poco a poco para aprender

Una placa muy adaptable para todo tipo de proyectos el haber puesto los pines mas axecibles es algo muy bueno lo unico el cordon d ela cmara es muy corto de alli en fuera la placa es muy adaptable...esta la convertire en un control remoto de 2.4GHZ multi plataforma { Universal} ( ESP32,Pi,Arduino )...

Früher freute man sich, wenn ein Microcontroller einzelne Bits steuern konnte. Dann kam die ESP-Serie auf den Markt, die von Haus aus die Funkstandards Wlan und BLE beherrschen. Das ESP32 WROOM Camera Extension Kit geht noch einen Schritt weiter und bindet eine Kamera ein. Das Kit besteht aus dem ESP32 WROOM Board, der Erweiterungsplatine, einem Li-Ionenakku und einer Kamera. Im Bild sieht man die kleine Kamera rechts neben dem Akku. Die Erweiterungsplatine übernimmt die Kommunikation zwischen Kamera und Board, wofür sie einige Leitungen des ESP32 belegt. Darüber hinaus stellt sie ausreichen Speicherplatz über eine Mico-SD bereit (nicht im Lieferumfang enthalten). Das ist deutlich einfacher, als eine eigenständige Verdrahtung mit einem Kameramodul herzustellen. Dem vorliegenden Kit fehlt jegliche schriftliche Information, noch nicht einmal der Link zu den Infoseiten der Fa Sunfounder wird genannt. Dort findet man nach kurzer Suche ausführliche Beschreibungen. Sie erläutern im Detail die Installation der Interfaceprogramme für Micropython (Thonny) oder für den Arduino-C Dialekt. Das erste Micropython-Programm "hello_led" läuft aber nicht. Der GPIO auf dem vorliegenden Board für die Leuchtdiode ist Pin 2, nicht 26. Der einfachste Test zum Einschalten der blauen LED sähe demnach aus wie folgt: import machine; led = machine.Pin(2, machine.Pin.OUT); led.value(1) (siehe Bild). Der Befehl led.value(0) schaltet sie wieder aus Bibliotheken für die Kamerasteuerung liegen nur als C-Code vor. Importdateien für Micropython fehlen (noch). Für Menschen, die zum ersten Mal einen Microcontroller sehen, ist das Kamera-Kit nicht der richtige Einstieg. Für die, die bereits mit einem Arduino herumspielten, werden sich freuen, ihre Sensoren auch über Micropython anzusteuern und über Wlan in das lokale Netz einzubinden. Die Schraubleisten mit Beschriftung vereinfachen die Handhabung. Profis werden gerne das Kameramodul ausprobieren. Vielen wird aber der Spaß fehlen, Datenblätter zu studieren, um die Arbeitsweise der Interfaceprogramme zu verstehen. Ob sich die kleine Kamera ohne Chance für eine Bildverarbeitung auf einem Microcontroller lohnt, muss jeder für sich entscheiden. Die autarke Stromversorgung mit Ladefunktion weiß jeder zu schätzen.

OK for the price. Missing some pins on the breakout board. Communication with a GPS module (BN220) was having issues communicating on the TX0 and RX0 pins available on the breakout board. Unfortunately the other TX and RX pins on the ESP32E are not accessible on the breakout board, even though the ESP itself has them. I contacted their support asking if the pins were used elsewhere on the board (for the camera, microSD slot, etc). My initial inquiry was responded to quickly and asking for more information. When I provided them with the requested information along with images of their own pinout diagrams I have not heard from them in over a week.

私はRaspberry Piを使った経験が少しありますが、ESP32を使うのはこれが初めてです。 チュートリアルなどは、ウェブ検索で「SunFounder ESP32 Online Tutorial」などと検索すると公式チュートリアルがたくさん出てきます。 日本語字幕のビデオチュートリアルもあります（YouTubeなので登録せずに無料で受講できます）。 一部チュートリアルはこのカメラキット向けのものではなく、同社の「Ultimate Starter Kit」用のものもあるので取捨選択が必要です。 バッテリー、カメラと内蔵のキットです。ESP32はWifiやBluetoothなどもあるので、プログラミングや電子工作の練習に良いと思います。 Scratch環境もあるので、プログラミングに慣れた児童であれば小学生高学年くらいからでも扱えるかもしれません。 ボードと接続するUSBは、Type-Cではなく、Micro-bタイプです。ここは少し残念です。 総じて、このキットはESP32を始めるのに良い安価なキットです。