This project enables users to access the camera feed via the HTTP protocol at a local IP address within the same network by configuring the board to connect to an external Wi-Fi network. Users can connect a device to the board's Wi-Fi, input the target Wi-Fi credentials, and subsequently establish a connection to the specified network.
- Wi-Fi Configuration: Connect ESP32's to external Wi-Fi credentials Using a web page.
- Video Streaming: Stream video from the ESP32-CAM at local IP.
To get started, you'll need the following components:
- One ESP32-CAM (Ai Thinker)
- One USB to TTL Converter or FTDI Module
- Female-to-female jumper wires
To connect your ESP32-CAM to the USB to TTL converter or FTDI module, follow the wiring configuration below:
| ESP32-CAM | USB to TTL or FTDI Programmer |
|---|---|
| GND | GND |
| 3.3V | VCC |
| U0R | TX |
| U0T | RX |
- GPIO 0 must be connected to GND in
ESP32-CAMto upload a sketch. - After connecting GPIO 0 to GND, press the ESP32-CAM on-board RESET button to put your board in flashing mode.
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Clone this repository:
git clone https://github.com/pezhvak98/ESP32-CAM-Video-Stream-External-WiFi.git
After cloning, you can use the code as you like.
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Install the required libraries:
Make sure you have the necessary libraries installed in your Arduino IDE. Add this URL in
File > Preference > Additional Board Manager:https://raw.githubusercontent.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/gh-pages/package_esp32_index.json
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Upload the sketch:
Open the provided Arduino sketch in the Arduino IDE, select the appropriate board and port, and upload it.
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Connect to the ESP32-CAM Wi-Fi:
Once the upload is complete, disconnect
GPIO 0fromGNDandresetthe ESP32-CAM. It will start broadcasting a Wi-Fi signal. Connect to it using your smartphone or computer using192.168.4.1. -
Enter the external Wi-Fi name and password Enter the Wi-Fi SSID and password correctly and submit the form. Remember, immediately after submitting the form, your connection with the board's internal Wi-Fi will be disconnected. Because the board is out of access point mode and is connected to another Wi-Fi.
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Access the video stream :
Open a web browser and enter the IP address provided in the serial monitor to view the video stream. you can see the local IP in Serial Monitor.
#Default Local IP Address 192.168.1.106/stream
This project requires further refinement. While the core functionality is operational, some enhancements and fixes have not yet been implemented. We appreciate your understanding.
You can refer to a ESP32-CAM-Video-Stream-Internal-WiFi where the video is shared using internal Wi-Fi instead.
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