LowPower Camera

Project Overview

This project is a low-power image acquisition solution based on the CamThink Event Camera NeoEyes NE101. The main features include:

• Support for multiple trigger conditions to wake up autonomously
• Low-power image acquisition
• Transmission of image data to the cloud via MQTT protocol

Quick Start

Hardware Preparation

Required Equipment

• Standard development board (integrated with camera sensor)

Optional Communication Modules

1. CAT1 Cellular Communication Module
2. Halow WIFI Module

For detailed hardware specifications, please refer to the hardware introduction document.

Software Environment Setup

1. Obtain the ESP-IDF Development Framework

This project is developed based on ESP-IDF v5.1.6. Please follow the steps below to configure:

git clone -b v5.1.6 --recursive https://github.com/espressif/esp-idf.git
cd esp-idf
./install.sh

Configure environment variables:

. ./export.sh

For detailed installation instructions, please refer to the ESP-IDF official documentation.

2. Obtain the Project Source Code

git clone https://github.com/camthink-ai/lowpower_camera
cd lowpower_camera

Project Compilation and Execution

Step 1: Hardware Connection

Please refer to the hardware connection guide to complete the device wiring.

Step 2: Set Target Chip

idf.py set-target esp32s3

Step 3: Configure Project Parameters (Optional)

idf.py menuconfig

Step 4: Compile and Flash

idf.py build
idf.py -p /dev/ttyUSB0 flash

Step 5: Run Monitor

idf.py monitor

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Technical Support and Feedback

If you encounter any issues during usage, please submit relevant issues, and we will respond as soon as possible.

License

This software is released under a Dual-License model.

• Community Edition License
• Commercial Edition License

Please see the full terms in LICENSE