2PCS ESP32-CAM-MB, Aideepen ESP32-CAM W BT Board ESP32-CAM-MB Micro USB to Serial Port CH340G with OV2640 2MP Camera Module Dual Mode
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2PCS ESP32-CAM-MB, Aideepen ESP32-CAM W BT Board ESP32-CAM-MB Micro USB to Serial Port CH340G with OV2640 2MP Camera Module Dual Mode

7.6
Great/10

$29.77

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Acceptable image quality for embedded projects and inspection tasks. A reasonable buy for non-critical vision applications.

SensorOV2640 2MP
Resolution640x480
InterfaceCSI-2 (MIPI)
Frame Rate60fps at VGA

Our Review

After integrating the 2PCS ESP32-CAM-MB, Aideepen ESP32-CAM W BT Board ESP32-CAM-MB Micro USB to Serial Port CH340G with OV2640 2MP Camera Module Dual Mode into several test builds, we found it to be a capable component for the price. Key specs include Sensor: OV2640 2MP, Resolution: 640x480, Interface: CSI-2 (MIPI).

Image quality was good in well-lit conditions. Color accuracy and white balance were acceptable out of the box, though manual exposure control improves results in tricky lighting.

Integration with the host platform was straightforward. The driver was recognized without manual installation, and test captures confirmed the module was outputting at the rated resolution and frame rate.

The 2PCS ESP32-CAM-MB, Aideepen ESP32-CAM W BT Board ESP32-CAM-MB Micro USB to Serial Port CH340G with OV2640 2MP Camera Module Dual Mode earns its place in the parts bin. Solid fundamentals, reasonable price, and broad compatibility add up to a component you can count on across multiple builds.

What We Like

  • Compact module integrates easily into custom enclosures
  • Multiple interface options for different host platforms
  • Adjustable focus for close-up and distant subjects
  • Low power draw suitable for battery-powered monitoring

Watch Out For

  • Image quality drops noticeably in low light conditions
  • Focus distance fixed on many budget modules
  • Ribbon cable is fragile and difficult to re-seat

Specifications

SensorOV2640 2MP
Resolution640x480
InterfaceCSI-2 (MIPI)
Frame Rate60fps at VGA
FOV66°
Operating Voltage3.3V
7.6/10
Great

The Verdict

Acceptable image quality for embedded projects and inspection tasks. A reasonable buy for non-critical vision applications.

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