Build your own Security Camera using ESP32

The ESP32 Security Camera project operates by leveraging the powerful ESP32 microcontroller combined with an integrated camera module to capture, process, and stream digital video over a local Wi-Fi network. The system is housed inside a custom-built enclosure made from acrylic cut body parts or chart paper to protect the electronics while maintaining a compact form factor. To program the ESP32 DevKit v1, an external FTDI programmer is connected via jumper wires to facilitate serial communication and upload the code from the Arduino IDE. The software relies on the Camera Web Server example sketch, which configures the ESP32 to act as a local web server. When a client device, such as a smartphone or computer, connects to the same Wi-Fi network and enters the ESP32's IP address into a web browser, the microcontroller streams live video frames captured by the camera sensor. Additionally, a Micro-SD card can be integrated into the module to provide local data storage capabilities, allowing image snapshots or video recordings to be saved directly onto the card for later retrieval and analysis. Throughout operation, the jumper wires maintain secure electrical connections between the programmer, camera module, and main development board.