2PCS ESP32-CAM-MB, Aideepen ESP32-CAM W BT Board ESP32-CAM-MB Micro USB to Serial Port CH-340G with OV2640 2MP Camera Module Dual Mode

One set worked and the other did not . I noticed one camera had OV2640 stamped on the ribbon and the other did not have any camera model stamped on it. I tried both cameras on both MB's and the unstamped camera would not work with either MB's. The working camera would not work on the MB that came with the unstamped camera.Please send another OV2640 and MB replacement.Sense my first review I have changed the rating from two to five. The refunded my purchase and I purchased the same items and they all worked as expected.

Your challenge with the ESP32-CAM module is "how to connect and upload code". It does not come with a USB plug - and even if you plan to use OTA you need to do the initial upload. FTDI is definitely an option, and I would recommend you simply use this - the "-MB" board here is just not worth it.Using ESPHOME there was no way to get the upload to start automatically - pushing reset/EN (GPIO0) buttons on the -MB board doesn't do anything. And the reviews here makes you think the CAM/ESP32 doesn't work. Not the case - but you do need to use the RESET button on the ESP32-CAM module - not the -MB key. Once i used that, the upload worked just fine. Once OTA was enabled, I no longer need the USB board as long as I provide power.The ESP32-CAM isn't the greatest resolution or fastest video processor. It's great taking still pictures and you can take a few a second no problems.

I've used eps32-cam modules for years. I've always had to deal with the ftdi serial adaptors which are a real pain. I had to connect 2 jumpers for power and then 5 jumpers for the serial and the jumpers always fell off. This plugs in easily and stays in. Just plug in the usb from your PC and Bob's your uncle.One catch though: The esp32-cam module that comes with it has a different pinout than the traditional ones sold by themselves. The traditional esp32-cam has always been missing a reset pin. This version fixes this by replacing one of the grounds with a reset pin which is great. But it means you have to keep track of which type esp32-cam is which and not mix them. They could have solved the problem of compatibility by reversing the polarity of that reset pin but I guess not all designers are as smart as me. :-)

A little wrinkle for coming up to speed with this ESP32-CAM-MB board is figuring out how to run the ESP32->Camera->CameraWebServer Arduino example app. The key is to use the "#define CAMERA_MODEL_AI_THINKER" camera model option.

I use Arduino 1.8.13 for programming ESP32 boards.I tried to program the new camera that came with the new programmer and could not get it to work. I then tried the new camera board on my old school TTL programmer. It did not work either--there is no response from the camera. To verify that my TTL setup was good, I tested one of my other camera boards and it worked just fine. In short, the new camera board is not seen by either programmer. So my conclusion is that the new camera is dead. I also tried using the serial monitor through the programming board on both the new camera board and my old camera board--all I got was board is not available. So, my conclusion is that the programmer board is bad as well. I also tried two different USB ports on my computer (USB 2 and USB 3.1). My old TTL programmer worked fine with the good camera board on either type of USB port.Can't recommend this equipment.

I was able to upload software to this and get the wifi cameras running very easily. The only hitch for me is I needed to add a bigger antenna for the range I require. But for what is sold here, I'm very pleased with the purchase!

Purchased 2 Pack of these Camera modules.After figuring out issues drivers, was able to flash sample programs and run them fine.Even able to get ESP32 to connect to WiFi and host a server.However, the cameras do not workUsed example program to broadcast video to IP address, no video.Again, I guess the board itself appears to work, and the camera is junk, or the board doesn't work either.Impossible to tell, just a waste of money for why I purchased this over other ESP32 options.

I bought two packs of four, eight units in total. Five worked flawless, easy, quick. The image quality at VGA or SVGA is pretty acceptable for such a tiny endpoint. The wireless connection is stable for the five and we were impressed with the possibilities.Three of them did not work. Two constantly disconnected from wireless, freeze the image, or take a long time to upload the admin web page, or did not load the CIF image at all.One of them connects but the image is frozen and there is no way to make it to work.The good price and offers are very atractive.

Facile à utiliser, conforme à la description. La plaquette USB facilite grandement la tâche pour la programmation. Excellent produit!

The esp32 cam board is good quality. It is easy to flash with the shield and the camera quality is good. I have found there has been a variation for esp32 camera quality.The only thing is that you need to install a driver. The driver that comes with Arduino IDE won't recognise the ftdi chip on the shield. The fix (driver reference and installation) is described in a number of forums and instruction sights.

These do not report correct amount of PSRAM, which means the cameras do NOT work properly. Despite the return window having passed, seller was willing to refund. These units ended up in the trash because I couldn't trust the module.

Cant use my camera,i must have my finger below the camera plug at a certain spot for them to run at more than 1 frame per 10 secondIf my finger is on that spot i can get some fps, like 10ish at 800x600One was out of focus i had to remove the glue spot to turn the lens to get it focusThese are both unusable for me