Hello! I have just started a project on creating a surveillance Wi-fi camera using ESP32 CAM. What should I use to power it?
Should I use a buck converter? Or can I use a simple 5V 2A power supply? Or maybe Lithium batteries with a charging module? I am doubtful about the batteries because I had a bad experience with it, it just blowed up. I am new to all of this.
That's the simplest and safest choice.
Thank you for the reply! Do I just directly connect it? Will it power the camera without any trouble?
Yes.
To the correct pins, VIN (5V) and GND.
But how are you uploading your code?
Read some good quality tutorial to start with:
I am planning to upload my code using FTDI USB to TTL Serial adapter
Thank you very much 
I will use it
Good choice.
Yes
Do you know how to cut off the connector and connect the wires to the camera?
I was thinking about using this, connecting it to 5V and GND and just plug in the power supply
If the photo doesn't upload. It's a female connector
Yes, thank you for the reply!
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