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ESP32-CAM PIR

Motion Detector
with Photo Capture
The ESP32-CAM is a powerful microcontroller board with an integrated
camera module, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of IoT projects,
including motion-activated photo capture. This tutorial will guide you
through the process of setting up the ESP32-CAM, configuring the PIR
(Passive Infrared) motion sensor, and programming the device to
automatically save photos to a microSD card when motion is detected.

by Anil Kumar Reddy


Introduction to the ESP32-
CAM
1 Powerful 2 Integrated Camera
Microcontroller The board features an
The ESP32-CAM is based on OV2640 camera module,
the Espressif ESP32 chip, a which can capture high-
dual-core, low-power quality images and video
microcontroller with Wi-Fi with a resolution of up to
and Bluetooth connectivity. 2MP. This integrated camera
It offers robust processing is a key component of the
power and ample memory, motion-activated photo
making it well-suited for capture project.
advanced IoT applications.

3 Flexible Expansion
The ESP32-CAM has a variety of GPIO pins, allowing you to easily
interface with additional sensors, actuators, and peripherals to
expand the functionality of your project.
Setting up the Hardware
1 ESP32-CAM Board
Start by ensuring you have the ESP32-CAM board, which
includes the microcontroller, camera module, and
necessary connectors.

2 microSD Card
Prepare a microSD card to store the captured photos. The
ESP32-CAM supports up to 32GB of storage, allowing you
to save a significant number of images.

3 Power Supply
Connect the ESP32-CAM to a reliable power source, such as
a USB power bank or a 5V power adapter, to provide the
necessary power for the board and the camera module.
Configuring the PIR Motion Sensor
Sensor Integration Sensitivity Adjustment Sensor Placement

Connect the PIR motion sensor to the Adjust the sensitivity of the PIR sensor Position the PIR motion sensor in a
ESP32-CAM's GPIO pins, following the to ensure that it accurately detects strategic location within your
wiring diagram provided in the project movement in your desired monitoring environment, taking into account
instructions. This will allow the area. This can be done by tweaking the factors such as the sensor's field of
microcontroller to detect motion sensor's potentiometer or using the view, potential interference sources,
events and trigger the photo capture software-based sensitivity settings. and the desired monitoring area.
process.
Capturing and Saving Photos
Photo Capture microSD Card Storage Timestamp and Indexing
When the PIR motion sensor detects The captured photos are then saved Each photo is saved with a unique
movement, the ESP32-CAM will to the microSD card inserted into filename that includes a timestamp,
trigger the camera module to the ESP32-CAM. This allows you to making it easy to organize and
capture a high-quality photo. This easily retrieve and review the identify the captured images. This
process is automated and seamless, captured images at a later time, feature allows you to review the
ensuring that the system responds without the need for a constant timeline of motion events and
quickly to motion events. internet connection. associate them with the
corresponding photos.
Code Structure and Flow
Initialization 1
The code begins by initializing the necessary
components, such as the camera, microSD card,
and PIR motion sensor. It also sets up the necessary 2 Motion Detection
GPIO pins and configures the system to operate in The code continuously monitors the PIR motion
the desired mode. sensor, waiting for a motion event to occur. When
the sensor detects movement, the system triggers
the camera to capture a high-quality photo.
Photo Storage 3
The captured photo is then saved to the microSD
card, with a unique filename that includes a
timestamp. This allows you to easily review and
organize the captured images based on the time 4 Power Management
they were taken. To optimize power consumption and battery life,
the code includes power management features that
put the ESP32-CAM into a low-power mode when no
motion is detected, reducing the overall power draw
of the system.
Project Demonstration

Motion Detected Photo Capture


When the PIR motion sensor The high-quality photo is then
detects movement, the system saved to the microSD card, with a
instantly triggers the camera to unique filename that includes a
capture a photo. timestamp.

Storage on microSD Power-Efficient


The captured photos can be easily The system's power management
accessed and reviewed by features ensure efficient energy
removing the microSD card from consumption, preserving battery
the ESP32-CAM. life when deployed in the field.
Future Enhancements
Cloud Integration
Integrate the system with cloud storage platforms to
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automatically upload captured photos for remote access
and monitoring.

Notifications
Implement notifications to alert users via email, SMS, or
2
push notifications when motion is detected and photos are
captured.

Advanced Algorithms
Explore the use of computer vision and machine learning
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algorithms to enhance the motion detection capabilities and
intelligently analyze the captured images.

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