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Fish-eye Camera Module (OV2640)
The M5CameraF is a compact ESP32-based camera module featuring a 2-megapixel OV2640 sensor with a 160° fish-eye lens. With built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, it s...
The M5CameraF is a compact ESP32-based camera module featuring a 2-megapixel OV2640 sensor with a 160° fish-eye lens. With built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, it streams images over a wireless connection and can be programmed via USB Type-C. The module includes 4 MB flash, 4 MB PSRAM, and comes preloaded with Wi-Fi camera firmware.
Out of the box, the module creates a Wi-Fi access point — connect from your phone and open a browser to view the live camera feed at up to 600 × 800 resolution. A Grove connector provides I²C expansion, and reserved solder pads allow adding an MPU6050 gyroscope, BME280 pressure sensor, SPM1423 microphone, or LiPo battery.
Key Features
- 160° Fish-Eye Lens – Ultra-wide field of view for surveillance and monitoring
- ESP32 Processor – Dual-core Tensilica LX6 up to 240 MHz with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
- 2 MP OV2640 Sensor – Up to 1600 × 1200 resolution
- 4 MB PSRAM – Ample memory for image buffering
- Wi-Fi Streaming – Built-in AP mode for wireless camera feed
- Grove Connector – I²C expansion port for additional sensors
- USB Type-C – Programming and debugging via CP2104 USB-to-TTL
- Expandable – Reserved pads for MPU6050, BME280, microphone, and battery
Specifications
- Processor – ESP32 (dual-core LX6, up to 240 MHz)
- Flash – 4 MB
- PSRAM – 4 MB
- Camera Sensor – OV2640 (2 MP)
- Max Resolution – 1600 × 1200 (UXGA)
- Field of View – 160°
- Frame Rates – UXGA/SXGA: 15 fps, SVGA: 30 fps, CIF: 60 fps
- Output Formats – YUV (422/420), RGB565/555, 8-bit compressed, raw RGB
- Wireless – 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Classic + BLE
- USB – Type-C (CP2104 USB-to-TTL)
- Expansion – Grove I²C port, reserved pads for IMU/barometer/mic/battery
- Dimensions – 23.5 × 48 × 23.5 mm
Package Contents
- 1× M5CameraF module
- 1× LEGO adapter
- 1× Wall/1515 mount
- 1× USB Type-C cable
Resources
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Plain-language definitions for the technical terms used above.
- BLE
- BLE stands for Bluetooth Low Energy, a Bluetooth mode designed for lower power use and modern phone compatibility. It matters because BLE support can make the module easier to use with Apple devices and battery-powered projects, though it may behave differently from classic serial Bluetooth.
- ESP32
- ESP32 is a family of microcontroller modules with built-in wireless features such as Bluetooth and WiFi. Knowing this product uses an ESP32-based module helps explain how it provides wireless serial communication and firmware update features.
- Grove
- Grove is a plug-in connector ecosystem for sensors and modules that avoids soldering and jumper wires. Grove compatibility matters because it can make it quicker to add supported I2C devices, as long as the cable and voltage are suitable.
- Gyroscope
- A gyroscope measures rotation, such as how fast a board is turning around its X, Y, and Z axes. This matters for projects like gesture controls, balancing robots, and motion tracking where tilt or rotation changes need to be detected.
- IMU
- An Inertial Measurement Unit combines motion sensors to measure movement and orientation. It matters for asset tracking because it can detect movement, tilt, vibration, or changes in direction.
- LiPo
- A lithium polymer rechargeable battery commonly used in portable electronics projects. It matters because LiPo batteries need correct charging circuitry and care, and this board includes hardware intended for that battery type.
- RGB
- Short for red, green and blue, usually referring to an LED that can mix those three colours. It matters because controlling an RGB LED teaches how separate outputs combine to create different colours.
- USB Type-C
- A reversible USB connector used for power and data on many modern devices. On this kit it indicates an alternate 5V power input, which may be useful for setup or charging without the solar panel.
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