Making the most EQUIPPED DIY Security Camera with ESP32-CAM

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  • Опубліковано 25 кві 2023
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    In this video I run you through the process of me developing a fully-equipped ESP32-CAM-based Solar-powered WiFi Security (Surveillance) Camera from the ground up. Overcoming a handful of obstacles in the way along the journey of building the unit, after 3 months, I am proud to announce that I have succeeded!
    Even though the camera can have more improvements done to really get the most out of it (Hardware-wise and with remote access features), it still has turned out to be a capable DIY security camera that can already do so much.
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  • @MaxImagination
    @MaxImagination  Рік тому +45

    Purchase the Camera's 3D design files here: cults3d.com/en/3d-model/gadget/the-most-equipped-esp32-surveilance-camera-3d-model
    Also, please keep in mind that this security camera is only a PROTOTYPE and was made with the intent of potentially making it a product one day. I did not expect to make it a more viable solution to replace commercial CCTV camera systems (at least not yet). Much more would need to be worked on, still.
    Its prototype cost came out to around $380 USD, considering I hired overseas services and got everything at retail cost. If it were to be mass-manufactured, its overall (per-unit) manufacturing cost would drop by a LOT.
    I don't want to discourage anyone out there who wants to make something alike of their own, but I don't necessarily expect others to recreate the level of camera I have just made, as it was an experiment. However, if you do have a vision with what you choose to create and think you will end up with something that meets your needs, pursue it!
    Huge thanks to PCBWay and DFRobot for making this project possible! The camera works really well with its current features, couldn't have asked for a better outcome 😁

    • @orangehatmusic225
      @orangehatmusic225 Рік тому +3

      It's going to short circuit the first major storm you have and the internals will rust. You don't have any way for water to escape.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      @@orangehatmusic225 I will work on this, thanks for pointing out!

    • @orangehatmusic225
      @orangehatmusic225 Рік тому +1

      @@MaxImagination You might be able to fully seal it with silicon... but then it could overheat.

    • @joyhoward6105
      @joyhoward6105 Рік тому

      Can you release the 3d files please?

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      @@joyhoward6105 Email me at maximaginationbusiness@gmail.com for prices and how you can purchase them.

  • @rezganger
    @rezganger Рік тому +108

    dont worry. mistakes are only problematic IF you wont learn from them. anyone who learns from their mistakes should start making a lot! im serious.

    • @nixietubes
      @nixietubes Рік тому

      Or if you have a limited budget...

    • @OGMann
      @OGMann Рік тому

      ​@@nixietubes should still learn so as to maximize use of financial resources going forward. Call it an incentive to measure twice and cut once.

    • @noweare1
      @noweare1 3 місяці тому

      Most of my learning is when I am fixing one of my mistakes. Really.

    • @chrishayes5755
      @chrishayes5755 2 місяці тому

      make mistakes early and often
      -rich people

  • @PCBWay
    @PCBWay Рік тому +48

    Good Job, MAX! We are so proud to be one part🥳

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому +5

      My pleasure working with you, PCBWay! Thanks a LOT!

    • @PCBWay
      @PCBWay Рік тому +6

      @@MaxImagination Cheers 🥂

    • @06howea1
      @06howea1 Рік тому +2

      Shame about the battery protection circuit couldn't you have got a replacement or a subsidy part?

  • @fajile5109
    @fajile5109 Рік тому +4

    Cctv and coax cable have alot going for them. If you monitor the resistance on your coax shielding you can detect when someone taps the line. Its super safe and coax is practically scrap. Its just hard to find systems that still take coax. Personally i dont like any home security that runs on wifi. For anything. Like even using wifi to call the cops. If its got any kind of wifi bottle neck i cant accept it.

  • @diegoolivera6081
    @diegoolivera6081 Рік тому +8

    Wow! After the long wait your camera turned out very nice. Props to u Max for a well designed job. Can wait to see more projects in the future.😎👌🏼

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому +1

      Thanks so much, Diego! More to come this year! Cheers 😎

  • @Cybertruck1000
    @Cybertruck1000 Рік тому +6

    First time I've seen your channel. Amazing amount of dedication to the whole project from start to finish. All of that coupled with producing the video. As I'm typing this you mentioned "learning curve". You must have learned so much which will lead on to some great future projects. Cheers...

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      Thank you for your comment! Yes, it certainly was a good challenge for me that I learned a lot from... I appreciate that! Cheers 👍

  • @tiagodesteffani
    @tiagodesteffani Рік тому +41

    Probably the best and most complete project you've done to date, very good Max👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому +3

      Thank you so much, Tiago. Always appreciate your very kind comments 😄✌

  • @jasonrhoades4122
    @jasonrhoades4122 9 місяців тому +7

    Dude!!! You're my hero!!!! Awesome project. This will be a great way for me to get introduced to the esp32. Keep these projects comin and I'll keep watchin!

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  9 місяців тому

      Really glad to hear that! Thanks for your comment and I will keep it up! 👍

  • @shauncrosby7652
    @shauncrosby7652 Рік тому +12

    Very cool little project I must say. Something that could save you a bit of power and maybe alleviate some of the issues you had with the PIR's is Human Precence Microwave detection units like the RCWL-0516 mounted facing down could give you quite a wide area to pick up movement, and save some space too. But nice job.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому +1

      Thank you, Shaun! I will keep your suggestion in mind for future upgrades to this surveillance cam. Cheers!

  • @makernova8160
    @makernova8160 Рік тому +8

    Man, what an awesome project! These are my favorite videos to watch and to make!
    One thing I've noticed with 3D prints, especially when you have holes for switches and such, is sometimes widening the opening by 0.5 or 1 mm will make it so you don't have to sand down or chisel openings to fit parts. At some point it may make sense to print "fit guides" that have a grid of different sizes of features to make it easier to see what your 3D model will translate to when it's actually printed. Another option that I've done with bigger parts is to print out sub sections of the model in multiple iterations until I can get the right fit before finally printing out the overall component.
    I saw you mentioned intending to make this a product one day, that's really cool! I've always wanted to make a product some day too. Have you thought about making kits too? Whenever I see videos/posts of someone making something there's always a range of responses from people who want you to make the product and just buy it off of you, to people who want to buy a box with all of the parts so they can make it themselves, to people who just want a list of parts and they'll do the rest. I've always thought kits would be a cool, easy way to still sell the product. You can still buy components in bulk but you don't have to do any assembly yourself!
    Anyway, thanks for sharing your build with us!

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому +2

      Many thanks for your kind comment! Yes, I will definitely try to make fittings in my prints a millimeter or so wider next time to get the perfect fit.
      I have thought about making my own kits too, one day. This can be a plus as it reduces the amount of time I have to spend assembling the camera and let others do it if they want it in kit form. Others may one day be able to purchase it in assembled form too.
      Thanks for your insights! Best regards!

    • @nerddub
      @nerddub Рік тому

      @@MaxImagination Don't use an entire millimeter. You can tune your printer a little bit and achieve tolerances of sub 0.25mm. I almost universally use 0.15mm on Radius or Linear Dimension for holes and openings from 1.5mm+

  • @zdog90210
    @zdog90210 Рік тому +1

    I have had this idea in my head for a while but wow you took it over the top its awesome! And you added battery power genius!

  • @squishthatcat8808
    @squishthatcat8808 Рік тому +8

    24:02 "there are no such things as monsters in the neighbours garden, timmy."

  • @benaussa
    @benaussa Рік тому +4

    Absolutely perfect timing, just looking this kind of project up right now!! Great video

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      Thanks a lot, Ben! Glad to hear you enjoyed it...

  • @ed1011
    @ed1011 Рік тому +7

    fantastic project. This is over-the-top use of ESP32 cam.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      It's nearly at its full potential 💯
      Thank you! 🙂👍🏻

  • @walterguerrero1433
    @walterguerrero1433 7 днів тому

    Very good job Max! I was amazed about how well it turned out to be!
    Congrats from Yucatán, México!

  • @DavidTLutz
    @DavidTLutz Рік тому +1

    Well done on all fronts! I especially like your various animations - stop action and pulling the parts out of the monitor screen. Got you a new subscriber.

  • @engineerone4186
    @engineerone4186 Рік тому +1

    Can relate to complex prototyping especially when it involves Fiddly Solder and Glue Jobs. Amazing Work.

  • @quangthango0o
    @quangthango0o 3 місяці тому +1

    A lot of effort for this high quality, valuable video. It worths more than a like

  • @hicmikrolab
    @hicmikrolab Рік тому +3

    I love this design, well done. I love to make one for my yard.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      Thanks a lot! I'm glad to hear my video inspired you :)

  • @BuildCreation
    @BuildCreation Рік тому +3

    Cool video Max! I love the design!

  • @GrandadsOtherChannel
    @GrandadsOtherChannel Рік тому +3

    Amazing video, Max. Great work 👍

  • @mborowski2010
    @mborowski2010 Рік тому +1

    Great work. I look forward to what this will evolve into over the years. Definitely worth a subscribe!

  • @heatherryan9820
    @heatherryan9820 Рік тому +15

    That looks better than some production models that I’ve seen. Well done kid. And something I’ve noticed, every left handed person that I know is super smart, or really good on their individual fields.
    That really cool that you did all that. Congrats.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      Thanks, Heather! I much appreciate your kind words 😀

  • @wjn777
    @wjn777 Рік тому +2

    Very nice project, you did a great job, and learnt a lot from any mistakes made. Looking forward to your next project

  • @ozdemirsalik
    @ozdemirsalik Місяць тому +1

    While doing it all DIY, I would have used a much better camera sensor with a more powerful processor. I would even add a thermal vision sensor.

  • @jakubl1904
    @jakubl1904 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi, if you ever make another generation of this camera, consider using PD regulation to control the servo motion. If it is possible, you could hook up the values from the webserver as a setpoint for the PD regulator and it will drive the servo quickly from one point to another by carefully accelerating and slowing the mechanism just at the end of the path. It would allow faster switching between positions without shaking your camera so much.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  2 місяці тому

      Hi there. Thanks for your tip. This can be easily solved by reducing the servo motor speed in settings to a lower value.

  • @Kiddieacat1
    @Kiddieacat1 Місяць тому +1

    One more thing. Me being probably 30+ yrs on ya. Fantastic work, creativity, enthusiasm and Imagination. Happy Easter

  • @chyamailagaming
    @chyamailagaming Рік тому +1

    Brilliant work, Max. really loved the idea and video 👍

  • @YourArkaShines
    @YourArkaShines Рік тому +2

    Your creativity is on another level

  • @hypersentient
    @hypersentient 7 місяців тому +1

    wow... just what i was hoping to find! THANKS!

  • @stanleyyyyyyyyyyy
    @stanleyyyyyyyyyyy Рік тому +1

    Not bad result for such young lad! I have seen a lot during my 20+ years of embedded systems development and this is not bad at all. Congratulations

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому +1

      Happy to hear the impressions of an experienced developer like yourself. Thanks for your compliments! 😀

    • @stanleyyyyyyyyyyy
      @stanleyyyyyyyyyyy Рік тому +1

      @@MaxImagination I have seen too many incompetent people over all those years, so it is encouraging to see young people with skills and interest in engineering. Greetings from Slovakia 👍

  • @pandit7130
    @pandit7130 11 місяців тому +2

    I came here after discovering your 4 years old video. Good to see that you still stick to your passion. Keep it up bro.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  11 місяців тому

      Welcome back! Aiming to keep doing what I do but at a bigger level. Cheers!

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  11 місяців тому

      Yes, budget friendly and can replace the need for servos when one doesn't have that part. Thanks for your comment!

  • @haydenc2742
    @haydenc2742 Рік тому +3

    Make sure you conformal coat the PCB's and components to prevent corrosion
    Very cool setup. and build..I have all the parts coming in for mine!
    Keep em coming!!!!

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      Will do :)
      Thanks for your comment! Best of luck with your build!

  • @vallepukumar6564
    @vallepukumar6564 Рік тому +5

    Finally the wait is over, Amazing ESP 32 camera with awesome bunch of features and its way better than normal cctv camera because it's working on solar energy and it's a great feature to be noticed and with cool intro and background music 🎵,btw congrats for 60k+ yt family, soon it will reach 100k and waiting for your massive celebration 🎉
    Stay blessed buddy ✋🤚

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому +2

      Many many thanks, Kumar! Much appreciated hearing your kind comments! Looking forward to that milestone too 😀
      Have a great week!

    • @vallepukumar6564
      @vallepukumar6564 Рік тому +2

      @@MaxImagination Thanks, you too buddy! 🤜🤛

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому +1

      @@vallepukumar6564 Thanks, my friend! 🤜🤛

  • @deendeon10
    @deendeon10 Рік тому +1

    Imagine you'll come back and rename this video in a few years from now as something like, "My first prototype robot head". This has every thing a robot would need to input visual and audio 'senses'.
    Cool project, keep it up.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      Haha, I certainly went with a robotic approach to developing this camera. We'll see what this project turns into over the years!
      Many thanks!

  • @tigreonice2339
    @tigreonice2339 Рік тому +2

    Wow amazing project! I would add if someone steal it and try to connect to his pc you can know the location by ip and go into his pc(ruber ducky and reverse shell like)

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      Hi there. Thanks for your comment. Do you mean someone could hack my network only if they stole the camera and read my WiFi credentials? How does this work?

    • @tigreonice2339
      @tigreonice2339 Рік тому +2

      @@MaxImagination No, I mean if a thief steals the camera and tries to connect the esp32 to his pc or tablet, then you can know his location and also if it possible if you can take control of his pc

  • @AiMR
    @AiMR Рік тому +2

    Nice project. Perhaps you should pull air in the front and out the back, as that is the way the heat will want to travel naturally.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому +1

      Hi there. Thanks for watching! Yeah, that adjustment would make sense as hot air travels upwards (considering the camera is mostly tilted slightly downward). Cheers.

  • @qazwsx000xswzaq
    @qazwsx000xswzaq Рік тому +3

    Perfect build. But seems to be an overkill for the feeble ESP32-CAM. You can consider moving the antenna to the solar pole and use LiPoly battery that comes with a more compact form factor. Passive cooling is a better way forward if you want to make a product or a kit out of it.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      Thanks for your comment. Performance-wise, the ESP32-CAM does not struggle. I'd say to continue using this code with a faster microprocessor, it would be better to upgrade the camera to an ESP32-S3. Yes, I realize that the fan may not be needed for cooling after all. Thanks for your suggestions.

    • @Cybertruck1000
      @Cybertruck1000 Рік тому

      Dyson had rooms full of proto type vacs before he models went on sale. Even then models were iterated. At every stage, this guy would have been thinking how he could improve it for the next time. Just imagine what sort of camera he could produce if he was left to do this for the next three years. The requirement, his level of creativity, intelligence and enthusiasm. I'm very surprised he isn't 3d printing. The world will open up a way for him when he gets on that.

  • @blackboxcameracom
    @blackboxcameracom Рік тому +2

    This is excellent. Really cool use of all the sensors and the camera board plus 3D printing to integrate into the final project!

  • @supremeleader5516
    @supremeleader5516 6 місяців тому +1

    amazing project

  • @Technocrafts
    @Technocrafts Рік тому +1

    Wow!! That’s amazing max!

  • @dragonapolo8489
    @dragonapolo8489 11 місяців тому +2

    Good job friend, your classes inspire me to continue in electronics, really thank you very much for sharing your wisdom (I'm from Latin America, I'm using google translate) Saludos

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  11 місяців тому +1

      Grateful to have supportive commenters as yourself, thanks!

  • @jonathanrollins2470
    @jonathanrollins2470 2 місяці тому +1

    Very impressive. Taking something with that kind of complexity from nothing to a finished project... Won't lie... Makes me a little jealous lol

  • @DustinRogersinMO
    @DustinRogersinMO 10 місяців тому +2

    This is a really cool project. Well done

  • @wizzardrincewind9458
    @wizzardrincewind9458 Рік тому +2

    Thank you and greetings from germany. Have a nice time :)

  • @exincident
    @exincident 2 дні тому +1

    Thank you Max!!!

  • @jonujangid3J
    @jonujangid3J Рік тому +4

    It look like spy robot, your detailed video explanation is just amazing. Next time try mini fpv system for rc stuff

  • @justincase5228
    @justincase5228 Рік тому +1

    An additional servo up front could swing in/out that IR filter that you removed. This would make it work the best for both day and night recordings.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      Thanks for the tip, Justin! That seems like something that'd work :)

  • @boltonky
    @boltonky Рік тому +4

    Interesting thought experiment and places like PCBway have made it easier for people. I find it interesting is how little security camera chips actually exist given the market and how cell phone cameras are different again.
    You could upgrade to 180 degree cameras giving your camera potential 360 view, and also you should get penertation testing done or do it yourself on the device (its all great as a camera but if it can be hacked by non tech kid down the street its pointless)
    Keep it up doesn't take much to get from where you are too produciton

  • @RoySATX
    @RoySATX Рік тому +4

    Nice job. In a world where too many kids spend their time on frivolity it's nice to see this. Keep going, nothing would please me more then replacing my proprietary security camera system one day with yours.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      Thanks, Roy! I will take this as motivation 😀
      After improving it more, I hope to one day make this into a product I can sell. Would love to see my camera help out people such as yourself with home surveillance. Cheers!

  • @p.k.953
    @p.k.953 Рік тому +7

    You could add an external IR filter and add a sliding mechanism in front of camera and program it to slide in front of the lens after evening and vice versa... That way you could have got better images at day!✌️

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому +2

      Yes! I was thinking about doing something as such for the camera. Will look into it more ✌
      Cheers!

    • @Cybertruck1000
      @Cybertruck1000 Рік тому

      The guys head must have been fried by the end. When you think TV programmes dedicated to this type of thing would involve an army of people and rack up costs of tens of thousands. On you tube we get some great creators who match and surpass those bloated productions. So much credit to this young guy. It's pretty easy to know he'll go onto great things in the future.

  • @digihz_data
    @digihz_data 11 місяців тому +2

    Great project, but... I would have used stepper motors instead of servos for smother control.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  11 місяців тому

      Thanks, Hans. Will consider your tip for it's potential future upgrade!

  • @shodanxx
    @shodanxx Рік тому +7

    Great work, looking forward to you synthesizing what you've just learned into V3.
    Given the ESPCAM is 5$ device and given it's lackluster performance, I think the entire device should be made with more consideration for the cost
    Recycled 18650 are more appropriate for such a project.
    You should run the entire camera in an oscilloscope to measure exact instantaneous power draw, I imagine current draw extremely high right now.
    The camera should sleep when not actively being looked at, awaken by timer and PIR movement
    The power control circuitry has certainly a lot of room for reducing idle and sleep current
    With a slip ring, you could probably have 360 degree rotation by putting the rotation (yaw) servo on-board.
    Many parts could be mounted without screws with just locking feature on the housing.
    Using ESPNOW you should be able to have remote trigger PIR sensors to wake up the camera with movement currently too far away.
    You should try to improve frame rate, possibly by lowering resolution and your wifi setup. It would make sense to dial image quality up and down depending on network condition and whether you are recording or streaming.
    Try reducing the number or screws and insert to 6
    Replace silicon with o-ring to make re-assembly easier
    ESP cam is so cheap, have two sensor to switch between night and day on the CSI bus

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому +1

      Many thanks for your helpful comment! I will take these into consideration for making V3 a more improved camera 👍

  • @off-gridmountaineer4515
    @off-gridmountaineer4515 Рік тому +1

    I give you that you're pretty smart kid and I'm sure you won't have a hard time finding a job because companies will hire you just so they don't have to worry about competition. That's if You're looking for a job but I'm sure you're doing pretty good. With UA-cam itself. Congratulations for getting your project to work. Keep up the smart good work.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      Thanks for your comment! As I'm learning and practicing entrepreneurship, I am more inclined on becoming self-employed. Thanks for your compliments, sir! Much appreciated... 😄

  • @Calisheeko
    @Calisheeko 3 місяці тому +2

    Bro you are incredible, I really enjoyed watching this video.

  • @PalaRobe
    @PalaRobe Рік тому +1

    the engineering on that phone stand tho.. 😘👌

  • @josephspruill1212
    @josephspruill1212 4 місяці тому +1

    I like the design of the case. It looks robust and militaristic. I know it’s not and just printed. 3D printing has came so far in the last 10 years. I can’t imagine what it’s goin to be in another 20 years.

  • @user-fp6gj5qy3n
    @user-fp6gj5qy3n 3 місяці тому

    OMG, i have been working with esp32 and cam since 2 years this is cool

  • @BrianBoniMakes
    @BrianBoniMakes Рік тому +3

    That was good. Keep trying for a microphone! And a loudspeaker too!

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому +1

      Thanks, Brian! Will try implementing the microphone once I get an ESP32-S3 camera board with more IO pins for such sensors. Thanks for your suggestions...

  • @antonybasta1591
    @antonybasta1591 Рік тому +3

    This is great. But there are printers you can buy for less than what PCBWAY charged you.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      Cost was covered by PCBWay, I didn't have to end up paying that amount. Still VERY expensive, I know. Will get myself a printer for future projects...

  • @abelgetachew838
    @abelgetachew838 5 місяців тому

    yo that a great job man lot of details easy to grasp , thats well done bro
    here from ethiopia 👍

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  5 місяців тому

      Many thanks for your kind remarks. Cheers!

  • @MechAero_Labs
    @MechAero_Labs Рік тому +3

    Yeah bro , cool project,I always admire you ,thanks for the inspiration ❤🎉

  • @billknudsen6291
    @billknudsen6291 Рік тому +1

    This is an amazing project. I’ve been dying to make a baby monitor with the esp32 that is sound activated, and sends push notifications to a phone, but with an infant it’s been impossible. If you’re looking for a new project that uses the esp32 and that mic you couldn’t use, I’d be forever grateful. Keep up the great work and content!

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      Hi, Bill. Many thanks for your kind comment! I will consider making more ESP32-CAM projects, as this is a capable camera board that can have so much more made with. Cheers!

  • @Kiddieacat1
    @Kiddieacat1 Місяць тому +1

    Frink in Cool Bro. I love the way it can Knock it self over. Opps. The Ultimate outdoor Racoon cam. Yes the Raccam. 👍👍😃👍

  • @FuckMargaretThatchher
    @FuckMargaretThatchher Рік тому +4

    Really cool project and learning experience, though obviously not suited for commercial application being easily defeated by a wi-fi jammer.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      Thank you, Karl! Definitely not yet as this was just the prototype, still working on improving a handful of aspects to the camera. I don't see people walking around with WiFi Jammers here, but it is a possibility! 😅
      Cheers.

  • @MrOner07
    @MrOner07 3 місяці тому +1

    that is an amazing build!great job!

  • @abdullahliaqat8424
    @abdullahliaqat8424 Рік тому +4

    Sososos good to see it done to this level ❤❤ , This is by far my most favourite and complete project 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

  • @Ofca_PL
    @Ofca_PL Рік тому +2

    Have to say - good work Man💪

  • @-MrDontCare-
    @-MrDontCare- Рік тому +2

    Great project. Next one will be solar tracking, so the solar panel face the sun at all time.😁

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому +1

      Thank you. The solar panel can simply be kept adjusted to one position which takes the average of the sun's highest points in the sky. This is enough sunlight to recharge the camera's battery pack, from what I've discovered.

    • @-MrDontCare-
      @-MrDontCare- Рік тому

      @@MaxImagination I see, that's good.👍
      I live in the north of norway, so the sun for us is much lower and moves around us instead of over us.

  • @KTPDAILY
    @KTPDAILY 2 місяці тому +1

    bro you so cool and smart - thank you for this!!!

  • @jacobwilliamson8406
    @jacobwilliamson8406 Рік тому +3

    This is an amazing video. Looks like you need to invest into a 3-D printer bamboo labs coming soon?

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому +2

      Thanks, Jacob! Will be investing in a 3D printer soon... The cost of producing these will drastically go down as well. Cheers.

  • @bajeeburs
    @bajeeburs Рік тому +2

    Well Done! looks like Johnny 5's little surveillance brother😄

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      Haha, yeah! Thanks for your comment :)

    • @AlteredCarbons
      @AlteredCarbons 3 місяці тому

      i had to scroll to far down to see a "johnny 5" comment, all is lost! ALL IS LOST!!!!

  • @krziwanm
    @krziwanm Рік тому +1

    Awesome Project! Somebody broke in my storage room and I was looking exactly for something like this. Do you think you could share the Step Files? Thanks again for the great video!!!

  • @PanlasangMotour
    @PanlasangMotour Рік тому +1

    Very cool ❤ more creations to come

  • @joshuaaranguren1020
    @joshuaaranguren1020 Рік тому +4

    Pretty cool built security camera 🙌🏽

  • @NETBotic
    @NETBotic Рік тому +1

    Nice! That tilt servo is going to use a lot of power. I'd throw one of those smart servos in there. It will hold it's position when off much better than a hobby servo.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому +1

      Hi, Jon! Thanks. I agree, I will consider this improvement when I come out with V3.0 in the future. Cheers.

    • @NETBotic
      @NETBotic Рік тому

      @@MaxImagination Looking forward to it. I just noticed you made the DFRobot newsletter, congrats!!

  • @N1ghtR1der666
    @N1ghtR1der666 Місяць тому +1

    really nice job, congrats!

  • @japreja
    @japreja 2 місяці тому

    You can place the IR filter on an actuator to move it in front of the lense during the day and move the filter away from the lense at night.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  2 місяці тому

      Too complicated, but thanks for your suggestion.

  • @successfulelectronics2031
    @successfulelectronics2031 Рік тому +3

    Nice work mate think I will have to work on these too😁

  • @jeremygautreau7297
    @jeremygautreau7297 3 місяці тому +1

    Young man, I really enjoyed watching you put this project together. I do not know how old you are, however, I too was doing electronics at a young age and was nowhere near you level of expertise. Very good job and I would love to see more as well as have chats with you as I am very impressed with your work. What kind of work do you do and what are your plans for better work?

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  3 місяці тому

      Thank you for your kind remarks, sir! I am 18 years old and started learning electronics at the age of 14 and still applying knowledge today. My plans for future work is what you currently see, but much larger. If you know, you know. Cheers!

  • @muhammadfarooqi
    @muhammadfarooqi 3 місяці тому +1

    wow.. you know what.. 11:57 "exactly when I was wondering and looking at your soldering Iron.. you spoke .."in case you are wondering about... .whatttt theeee funnnnnnnn :-D

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  3 місяці тому +1

      I knew what you were thinking! Haha :-D

  • @johnkoury1116
    @johnkoury1116 4 місяці тому

    New subscriber here. Thank you for this awesome informational video series.

  • @jonholzworth4463
    @jonholzworth4463 2 місяці тому +1

    The 3d printed parts aren't waterproof. You can put a few coats of Thompson's Weather Seal on them to waterproof them. Good job none the less. You've done better than some of the "pros" that I work with. Keep it up. I was a tinkerer my whole childhood. Now I get paid to do it. I couldn't possibly love my job more.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for the tip! I will keep that in mind since there is always a better way around doing things. Being paid for what you love doing is a great feeling in itself. That's cool! Thanks for your comment.

  • @Mr.GeniusCreation
    @Mr.GeniusCreation Рік тому +4

    You always come up with a new level of your projects. Wonderful progress Max 👏👏👏
    Loved the details you've given in the video as always!
    Keep shining Max ✨
    Superb Project 👍👍

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      Thank you for the kind words, Sahil! I appreciate it! 😀

    • @p.k.953
      @p.k.953 Рік тому +2

      Bhai aap bhi yaha 🙋‍♂️
      I like your videos too bro ✌️

  • @OutsideCatInAStorm
    @OutsideCatInAStorm Рік тому +1

    Nice video Max!

  • @daveocatnz
    @daveocatnz 7 місяців тому +1

    this is so cool bro!

  • @ema6023
    @ema6023 Рік тому +1

    What a magnificent job!
    I can tell you, I’ll steal some of your ideas…..
    Thanks!

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for checking my channel out! Happy making 😁🙌

  • @electronicstv5884
    @electronicstv5884 Рік тому +2

    Very nice project that looks very professional! Next thing would be 24/7 recording to a Server or something 😅

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for your kind words! Working on configuring it a FTP connection to a PC. We'll see how that goes 🙂

  • @Dorff_Meister
    @Dorff_Meister Рік тому +2

    Neat Project! I'm a little doubtful it will survive a real storm, but really cool. I may look at them again, but when I looked at the ESP32CAM before I thought the video stream was kind of garbage, but maybe my expectations were too high :)

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      Thank you for the comment! Actually, the security camera survived a rough, rainy storm the other night while being mounted out in the open, still worked the next morning without a droplet of water inside! The camera can do even better resolution video than what I included in the video, however the frame-rate would turn out rather hacky. Fulfilled most of my expectations for just being a prototype. Cheers!

  • @parasmahajan3935
    @parasmahajan3935 Рік тому +3

    Wow, it's a really awesome project on ESP cam and its interface with other sensors. I got inspiration from your first ESP cam video and made my own. Great work Max. If possible, can you tell me about your control interface on the IP address like how you made the interface, and those sliders and buttons on it to control the camera, please?

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому +4

      Thanks a lot, Paras! Great to hear you made your own ESP32-based camera device.
      If you watch my last video, you'll see I cover how to upload the Open-source code from a developer on GitHub to the ESP32-CAM to do all of these things with the camera.
      Cheers!

  • @AnandakrishnaSudhakaran
    @AnandakrishnaSudhakaran Рік тому +1

    Very nice project. Love From INDIA❤️

  • @diegodevops4151
    @diegodevops4151 Рік тому +1

    This is very nice! Great video.

  • @Evilslayer73
    @Evilslayer73 Рік тому +3

    Very cool project !good work!:)

  • @jwbonnett
    @jwbonnett Рік тому +1

    You can add a image filter to make daytime look like normal, also you should add functionality for tracking a person.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      Hi, Jamie. An image filter with a solenoid pushing mechanism to switch from night to day, yes. I will keep your suggestions in mind :)

    • @jwbonnett
      @jwbonnett Рік тому

      @@MaxImagination I meant software filter

  • @dopeytree
    @dopeytree 3 місяці тому +2

    Its cool. I started with a esp32 then realised I can grab a annke c500 POE camera that does 3k quality video for £30 so I did that and build a poe network. Much better and works with frigate. Esp32's are good for learning but the camera module itself is too old to be useful when compared with other products at similar price points.

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for your comment. I have to agree with you on the reliability and quality aspect. However, what you can do with the 2MP camera is pretty impressive when used to its full potential. Think of unique robots and for experimenting with AI tech. Cheers.

  • @serverguy007
    @serverguy007 Рік тому +1

    I like your project, Thank you for your video clip! :)

  • @off-hoursrepair8784
    @off-hoursrepair8784 3 місяці тому

    Excellent work using the microcontroller..

  • @explodinpunkins
    @explodinpunkins Рік тому +1

    great video and great job doing this yourself, this looks like a whole lot of work, before even editing and filming the video 😅

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  Рік тому

      Lots of work, totally! 😅
      Thanks for your compliment!

  • @MossCoveredBonez
    @MossCoveredBonez 28 днів тому

    thats the first time ive seen the thumbs up/down icon react, led alone an rgb ring animation. Super cool project though, and that 35 delay is perfect. Id like to see a way to improve camera framerate

    • @MaxImagination
      @MaxImagination  28 днів тому +1

      Thanks for watching. An alternative camera with higher framerate like the XIAO ESP32S3 Sense would be a good replacement.

    • @MossCoveredBonez
      @MossCoveredBonez 28 днів тому

      @@MaxImagination thanks. as someone new to the hobby that recommendation will save me a ton of time

  • @Erosgenuino
    @Erosgenuino Рік тому +1

    Proyecto genial¡¡¡, muchas gracias por compartirlo que Dios te bendiga.