I've uploaded code and have used it but when taking the board off of the micro usb and attempting to power it with battery or jumping it from an uno it wont turn on as i attempt to use the IP code. I need access to the pins as when its plugged into usb they're inaccessible in addition to it needing to run off of battery power. Please help if you can as I cannot find any assistance online.
It sounds like you are not powering the ESP32-CAM correctly. You need either regulated 5V or 3.3V at 300 mA.
I found this tutorial to be helpful in getting started.
Perhaps provide us with some actual details of how you have it wired up and what battery your using etc.
Hi, ive attatched one of my attempts at powering this esp32 cam with a power supply module. Ive also attempted this with the 5v and ground on the left side of the esp32 in addittion to the 3.3v on the right. I just cant seem to get it to power on without a micro usb lead
When you use your multimeter to measure the voltage across the ESP32, what do you get?
Conventionally, red power leads are plus, black leads are minus or ground.
I dont have access to a multimeter atm but when i plugged a motor into the 3.3 vs 5v there was a significant diference in motor speed if that helps. Also i know about red and black lol just dark atm and wrecking my brain trying to power this thing, wire colours are for another day haha
A multimeter is an essential tool for solving these sorts of problems, and extremely useful for this hobby. Buy or borrow one as soon as possible.
Im in university again tomorrow, ill have access to one then. Should i be measuring the output of my power supply just?
As seen in the pictures, as soon as i plug the module onto the board and insert micro usb the board works as it should and powers on. But for my project i need access to the pins etc and for it to be battery powered. Im so confused
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