Building ESP32-Cam Wifi Security Cam System

[tjulson305]

Hello All,

I am interested in a project that I found based on a youtube video. I have NEVER dealt with any electronics like this or have done any programming and I am looking for someone to assist in my journey.

Here's the video i found.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIYmkKapoqM

Unforunately he doesn't have a wiring diagram and he doesn't answer my emails.

This is the github writeup. https://github.com/glytchtech/ESPCam

I then found this: https://eloquentarduino.com/projects/es ... -detection

I also found this: https://randomnerdtutorials.com/esp32-c ... assistant/

Based on what I've read I have ordered these items:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PK ... UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WC ... UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072K ... UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07R2 ... UTF8&psc=1

I will get the items in two days. I have a large building, 250,000 square feet that I intend on using these around the outside perimeter for intruders. My goal is to have alerts and image sent when sensing motion. I would also like to have screen displaying the cameras live feed. This is where none of the above documents stop. They don't describe this sort of thing.

I could use some help with this as it would be assisting in ensuring my building stays safe.

Sincerely,
Thor

[username]

Let me first say about the video. Thats a crap design. He is running the battery to the 5V input. Max charge is 4.2v, Battery cutoff is 3.2v . Using a single cell Li-Po in this setup is a silly way to go. It won't run very long at all. You would either need a boost converter to kick the cell voltage up. or use 2 cells in series.

[tjulson305]

Let me first say about the video. Thats a crap design. He is running the battery to the 5V input. Max charge is 4.2v, Battery cutoff is 3.2v . Using a single cell Li-Po in this setup is a silly way to go. It won't run very long at all. You would either need a boost converter to kick the cell voltage up. or use 2 cells in series.

Hi username. Thanks for your input. I realized I also missed posting this:
https://randomnerdtutorials.com/power-e ... onitoring/

I've planned to use two, maybe 3 cells, 4 if necessary.

I intend on using the solar method ultimately. I have almost an "infinite" quantity of 18650 batteries from other things I have laying around.

Otherwise, do you have a recommendation or guidance? An idea on how I can make my plan a reality?

Sincerely,
Thor

[username]

With all the tutorials out there on it, where are you stuck at ?