ESP32 S3 N16R8 Development Board with OV2640 Camera Module

The ESP32 S3 N16R8 CAM Development Board is a powerful IoT camera platform combining Espressif’s advanced ESP32-S3 dual-core processor with an integrated OV2640 2-megapixel camera module and onboard microSD card slot. Featuring an impressive 16MB Flash memory and 8MB PSRAM (N16R8 configuration), this board provides ample resources for running complex computer vision applications, AI inference, image processing, and real-time video streaming projects without external memory limitations.

The onboard OV2640 camera sensor captures images at resolutions up to 1600×1200 (UXGA) and supports various output formats including JPEG compression. The integrated microSD card slot enables local image and video storage, making it perfect for standalone surveillance cameras, time-lapse photography, data logging applications, doorbell systems with recording capability, and offline AI inference projects where captured images need to be stored locally before processing or transmission.

The ESP32-S3’s dual-core Xtensa LX7 processor running at up to 240MHz delivers exceptional performance for handling camera data processing, WiFi streaming, SD card operations, and running TensorFlow Lite models simultaneously. Built-in WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 5.0 (LE) connectivity enable seamless wireless communication for remote monitoring, cloud uploads, and IoT integration. The microSD slot supports cards up to 32GB (FAT32) or larger with appropriate formatting, providing abundant storage for images, videos, configuration files, and ML models.

Compatible with Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, and MicroPython, this development board is supported by extensive libraries including SD card file system support and example code for rapid prototyping. Whether you’re building a smart doorbell with video recording, wildlife camera with local storage, quality inspection system, security camera with SD backup, or AI-powered vision application, the ESP32-S3 CAM delivers professional-grade performance at an accessible price point.

Specification :

• Microcontroller: Espressif ESP32-S3 (Xtensa dual-core 32-bit LX7)
• CPU Clock Speed: Up to 240MHz
• Flash Memory: 16MB (N16R8 variant)
• PSRAM: 8MB OCTAL PSRAM (N16R8 variant)
• Camera Module: OV2640 2-megapixel CMOS sensor
• Camera Resolution: Up to 1600×1200 (UXGA)
• Camera Output Formats: JPEG, YUV, RGB
• Camera Interface: DVP (Digital Video Port) 8-bit
• Frame Rate: Up to 60fps at VGA (640×480)
• Storage: MicroSD card slot (supports up to 32GB FAT32, larger with exFAT)
• SD Card Interface: SDIO / SPI mode
• WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz, up to 150Mbps)
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 (LE)
• GPIO Pins: Multiple configurable GPIO
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V (regulated)
• Input Voltage: 5V via USB Type-C or Micro-USB
• USB Interface: USB Type-C or Micro-USB (variant dependent)
• Programming: USB serial (UART) or USB OTG
• Development Platforms: Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, MicroPython, PlatformIO
• Supported Features: TensorFlow Lite Micro, Edge Impulse, SD card file system
• Applications: Smart cameras, surveillance with recording, time-lapse, doorbell, AI vision, IoT projects