Welcome to MicroROS V2 Robot Car repository
5. Introduction to ESP32 Camera Module
ESP32 Vision Recognition Module Introduction
The ESP32-WiFi image transmission module is a compact, cost-effective AI vision solution designed for rapid integration and development. The module adopts a dual-board architecture consisting of a core board and a communication board, with an optional 2-DOF pan-tilt vision head. The core board features an onboard ESP32-S3 chip, an integrated camera, pin headers, and a custom button, supporting AI features such as WiFi image streaming, face recognition, and color recognition. Factory firmware is pre-installed for immediate use. On the robot car, the WiFi image transmission module streams high-definition images back to the PC virtual machine in real time with low latency and high stability, providing a high-quality visual input stream for large models and AI algorithms. It easily unlocks cutting-edge interactive features such as face recognition, color tracking, and multimodal large-model visual analysis, broadly expanding the boundaries of the robot's visual perception.

1. Hardware Features
- Uses the ESP-32 high-performance chip: a low-power dual-core 32-bit CPU running at 240MHz, with computing power up to 600MIPS
- Onboard Type-C interface and IIC/UART interface, supporting two communication methods
- Onboard a new high-definition camera supporting 2MP (200W) output. The image is clear, based on CMOS image sensor technology with high sensitivity and low power consumption
- Onboard reset button and a customizable programming button to meet the user's custom programming needs
- The ESP32-S3 WiFi image transmission module Lite version is compact, measuring only 2.7x4cm, suitable for diverse scenarios and enabling more creative AI projects



2. Dimensions and Parameters

| Serial port interface definition | 5V power positive TX serial transmission GND power negative RX serial reception | 4-pin connector type | PH2.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIC interface definition | 5V power positive SDA interface SCL interface GND power negative | Dimensions | 40mm27mm1.6mm |
| Female header pitch | 2.54mm | Weight | 7.8g |
| Female header length | 8.5mm |

| Antenna model | 2.4GHz FPC (flexible board) antenna | Button | Custom button, RESET button |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antenna gain | 3dB gain | Working mode | Default AP mode + STA mode |
| Transmission distance | ≤20m | Dimensions | 40mm27mm1.6mm |
| Supply voltage | 5V | Weight | 7.8g |
| Supply current | 250mA |