Easy and affordable Webcam for Home Assistant - ESP32 Cam
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- Опубликовано: 23 янв 2023
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esphome.github.io/esp-web-tools/
esphome:
name: esp32-cam
platform: ESP32
board: esp32dev
Enable logging
logger:
Enable Home Assistant API
api:
reboot_timeout: 0s
ota:
web_server:
port: 80
wifi:
ssid: !secret wifi_ssid
password: !secret wifi_password
Enable fallback hotspot (captive portal) in case wifi connection fails
ap:
ssid: "Esp32-Cam Fallback Hotspot"
password: "C3FOhAPFtouw"
captive_portal:
Example configuration entry
esp32_camera:
external_clock:
pin: GPIO0
frequency: 20MHz
i2c_pins:
sda: GPIO26
scl: GPIO27
data_pins: [GPIO5, GPIO18, GPIO19, GPIO21, GPIO36, GPIO39, GPIO34, GPIO35]
vsync_pin: GPIO25
href_pin: GPIO23
pixel_clock_pin: GPIO22
power_down_pin: GPIO32
Image settings
name: My ESP32-CAM
Flashlight
output:
- platform: gpio
pin: GPIO4
id: gpio_4
GPIO_4 is the flash light pin
light:
- platform: binary
output: gpio_4
name: flashlight
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Brilliant, thank you.
Thank you Jason!
Got my ESP32-Cam and Motherboard working and enjoyed viewing it in Home Assistant.
Recently built up a DIY battery pack with a 3D printed case and USB charging/supply circuit board from Alibaba, all so I could unplug it from the wall wart and use it away from house power. It worked for a few minutes then the device went offline. Unplugging and plugging the USB connection cause the board to appear but only for a few minutes. It took some time but turns out the USB board used to power the camera has a low load current feature. This feature monitors the current draw from the battery and if it is too low it will shut down the output. If you know of this specification and have found a DIY board that doesn't have it I would love to hear from you.
Interesting, thanks for the feedback Max. I am going to fire up my ESP cam again!
Thanks! Can't wait to try it out!
Great let me know how you get on
@@simonsayshomeassistant Thanks for motivating me to get these out of the box!
The Cam version I have needed slightly different code:
esp32_camera:
external_clock:
pin: GPIO0
frequency: 20MHz
i2c_pins:
sda: GPIO26
scl: GPIO27
data_pins: [GPIO5, GPIO18, GPIO19, GPIO21, GPIO36, GPIO39, GPIO34, GPIO35]
# the order of the data_pins is significant, don't mix up the order
vsync_pin: GPIO25
href_pin: GPIO23
pixel_clock_pin: GPIO22
power_down_pin: GPIO32
resolution: 800x600
name: esp_cam02
idle_framerate: 0.1fps
output:
- platform: ledc
pin: GPIO4
channel: 2 # channel 1 is used for esp32_camera
id: led
light:
- platform: monochromatic
output: led
name: espcam_02 light
@@davewarrant8673 Awesome, glad that I could help !
@@davewarrant8673 How do you configure and control the PWM on the HA side?
@@Zarundo "PWM"? I'm not using it for motor control, although that's a good idea for Pan/tilt
While working with that board combination, it has become evident that there is an issue with those boards, specifically concerning the circuitry of the CH340 serial port. Interestingly, a completely different product that utilizes the CH340 serial port chip has no problems connecting via the ESPhome web port, which is exactly where the connection fails when attempting it with the ESP32-CAM/ESP32-CAM-MB boards.
Hi Max, yes I think that these boards are built to a very low cost target and thus can have issues with communication.
Hi Simon, thank you very much for this detailed tutorial.
I have thoroughly followed it and can say it works with great success.
There one small issue, when I go to esp32-cam device and open the camera, I don't see any settings window like in 4:32 (info-settings-related).
I have no clue how to correct this issue so that I can access the camera's settings.
Do you any idea what the issue could be ? Thank you in advance !
Hi Amin, thank you for your feedback! I'm not sure why it doesn't show this. I will order another cam and have a play with it
I have one of these monitoring a gauge and it's super convenient: very low power USB power.
I just wish a stronger flash would be available
Yes, they are really great!
Hey it worked all fine, thank you ! I only have the problem that the flash light is overheating. Is there a way to add a PWM signal to that led with that board ?
Hi Nick, yes the LED does get very hot. This article may help. techexplorations.com/guides/esp32/begin/pwm/
1] how to connect esp32 dev board with esp32 cam
and i see in a pic that esp32cam is connected as follows
VCC-VCC
GND-GND
RX-TX
TX-RX
2] i am facing a problem i want to connect gps,gsm,esp32cam to esp32 dev board but esp32 dev board has only two sets of RX,TX so i thought to connect gsm to controller of esp32 on remote when the sensar detects an accident it shares information to esp32 from rc car to esp32 controller by espnow and the recived esp32 sends signal to gsm
is this posible
Wow sounds like a cool project Gnanendra, I am sure it is possible. Not quite sure how to do it though. Let me know if you work it out and share your project
I'm experiencing difficulties with the USB port drivers in Windows 11. Attempting to open the port feels unpredictable, and the success rate is disappointingly low, particularly with the ESP32-Cam and Motherboard. I've even tried using ESPhomeflasher.exe, but unfortunately, the port connection remains elusive. I've gone the extra mile by rebooting the computer and installing drivers for both ESP8266 and ESP32 devices, yet the issue persists. It's frustrating, and I'm at a loss for a solution.
To clarify, I have noticed more success when connecting to ESP8266 devices compared to ESP32 devices. I've addressed the cabling by using a known good cable that has previously worked with the ESP8266. Additionally, I've verified that I am connecting to the correct COM port through the Device Manager in Windows 11. Despite these efforts, the problem with the USB ports and ESP32 devices remains unresolved.
Hi Max, yes, I can imagine just how frustrating this must be. You could try flashing them directly from the home assistant like in this video: ruclips.net/video/m43Fe30Dbv8/видео.html
Great content. Can you create a tutorial for flashing the program file? Thank you very much.
Thank you, yes I will create one soon
hellos, im having trouble with the image i get. its with lines i cant see very clear, i can do something or bad product?
Sorry I think you may have a faulty product. As Ali express for a refund
Hello Simon. I can't quite catch what you are saying at 3:31 ? The caption generator spells it nebuchessa but googling it doesn't seem to give any clues. I've tried this the esp web thing and that doesn't see to work so going to try logging in to ned? then accessing through chrome.. Thanks
Hi mate I think the word you are looking for is esp webtools
@@simonsayshomeassistant thanks for replying so swiftly. I’ve tried the esp web thing and couldn’t get it to work. You mentioned another way to do it via chrome but you say to log in to something first it sounds like nebacasa or something similar…. Thanks again fella
@@perfoperfo9910 yes I log into my home assistant using nabu casa must be on chrome browser. Then connect to ESP32
I will create a video
I also cant get webtools working
Great stuff thanks mate. Nabu casa, ahh
Hi, thank you for this tutorial. The picture coming to Home Assistant is upside down. How do I rotate it?
esp32_camera:
vertical_flip: False
horizontal_mirror: False
Awesome, thank you for answering that :)@@tckkkk379
I did exactly as described when connecting the ESP32CAM with Esphome it detects the device, on the webserver I can control the led light but the images never appear
There is some problem.
Can you help me
Hi Luiz, yes I have had that problem before too! I would suggest reloading the software to the ESP
@@simonsayshomeassistant hi ! I try but not working again . My home assistant detect esp32cam - in server led working - but not display images 🥲
@@IronicoII It could be a faulty camera or perhaps the ribbon is not fully connected
Why do i need to log into Nabu Casa?
You don't have to log into nabu casa, any remote way to access you home assistant will work. Or just plug the esp32 into the machine running home assistant server
@@simonsayshomeassistant
Ok. I was confused because you actually said to log in to Nabu Casa
Yes, that is just the way I was using to access HA by the cloud, I should have be more clear with my explanation@@OGKenG