ESP32-S3 OV2640 Camera RJ45 ETH POE Development Board Kit

With the ESP32-S3 OV2640 Camera RJ45 ETH POE Development Board Kit, you have a versatile solution for smart IoT applications at your fingertips. The powerful ESP32-S3 dual-core processor ensures high computational performance, ideal for projects in the fields of image processing, wireless communication, and AI. The board offers flexible communication options via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Ethernet, making it particularly adaptable. With the integrated PoE function, you can power the board directly via the Ethernet cable. The included OV2640 camera is perfect for taking pictures and video surveillance, making the kit suitable for use in security technology as well. You can easily power the board and load programs via the USB Type-C connector. The design is Pico-compatible, allowing you to seamlessly expand the kit with Raspberry Pi HATs. The TF card slot allows you to store additional data, and the variety of interfaces enables many creative projects.

Features:  

• The ESP32-S3 processor offers up to 240 MHz computing power with its dual-core.  
• The board supports both wireless Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5 LE communication for versatile use cases.  
• With the W5500 Ethernet chip, the board enables stable network connections via the RJ45 port with up to 100 Mbps.  
• PoE support allows power supply via the Ethernet cable, ideal for network-based installations.  
• The integrated TF card slot provides additional storage space for files and images.  
• The OV2640 camera interface enables you to directly take pictures and videos with the board.  
• Thanks to the Pico-compatible header, the board can be expanded with Raspberry Pi HATs, offering high flexibility.  
• The USB Type-C port ensures easy power supply and facilitates programming the board.  
• The high storage capacity of 16 MB Flash allows you to save extensive programs and data.  

Application Examples:  

• Develop a monitoring station with image capture and wireless data transmission.  
• Use as an IoT hub for networking devices in the smart home area.  
• Use in industrial applications for capturing and processing image data.  
• Develop an intelligent security device powered by PoE for continuous data monitoring.  
• Use in the field of wireless sensor data transmission for real-time analysis and monitoring.  

Board Overview:

1. ESP32-S3R8 Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core processor with up to 240 MHz clock speed  
2. W25Q128 16 MB flash memory for programs and data storage  
3. W5500 Ethernet chip  
4. H1102NLT Ethernet transformer  
5. JW5060 voltage regulator  
6. USB Type-C port for power supply and programming  
7. RJ45 Ethernet connector 10/100M auto-negotiation Ethernet connector  
8. PoE module connector for connecting a PoE module  
9. Camera interface compatible with OV2640, OV5640, and other common cameras  
10. IPEX 1 antenna connector reserved port, activated by re-soldering a resistor on the board  
11. Ceramic antenna  used as standard  
12. TF card slot  
13. BOOT button  
14. ACT indicator  
15. LINK indicator  
16. RESET button

Documentation:  

• Waveshare Wiki

Technical Data:  

• Manufacturer: Waveshare  
• Manufacturer SKU: 28772  
• Processor: Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core, 240 MHz  
• Memory: 16 MB Flash, 8 MB PSRAM  
• Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps RJ45, PoE-compatible  
• Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.11b/g/n  
• Bluetooth: BLE 5.0  
• Camera: OV2640
• Resolution: 2MP (1600x1200)
• Framerate: max. 60 fps
• Extension: Pico-compatible header  
• Power supply: USB Type-C, PoE  
• TF card slot: Supports additional data storage  
• Dimension: 73 x 21 x 21 mm  
• Weight: 45g  

Package Contents:  

• 1x ESP32-S3 OV2640 Camera RJ45 ETH POE Development Board Kit  
• 1x OV2640 Camera