Connecting an Arduino Nano ESP32 board to Arduino Data Logging Shield

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I have an Arduino Data Logging Shield hooked up to an Arduino Mega. Now I need to hook it up to a camera module to take photos and analyze them using a Python script. To be more specific, the Python script will analyze the photos to determine the presence of fires in the photos.
Since Arduino Mega doesn't support Python, I intend to get an Arduino Nano ESP32 board and program it with micropython to do the job for me but then how do I connect the ESP32 board to the Data Logging shield to save the JPG files after the photos have been taken?

I initially thought the Chip select pin (pin 10) would be the ideal pin on the logging shield to connect to but I am not really sure how that will work. Before making the purchase, I want to be sure the connection will work since it's not that cheap.

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unless you particularly require the Nano footprint why not go for a ESP32 NodeMCU

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What is the difference between the two? I am open to either. I am concerned about how the connection will happen. I am open to any ideas?

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the main advantage of the Nano ESP32 is the Nano footprint which may be a requirement in some projects. However, it appears to be two to three times the cost of a ESP32 NodeMCU in the UK.
both run MicroPython

the main question is will the data logger shield which was designed for UNO. Mega, etc work with a ESP32?
suggest you get a ESP32 NodeMCU and try - be careful the UNO, Mega etc use 5V logic the ESP32 3,3V

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@etornam09
You will need the following connections:
+5V
Gnd
SCK
MOSI
MISO
CS
All the connections are done through the 6 pin header at the end of the board

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