OV5640 Camera for XIAO ESP32S3 Sense
Overview
The Seeed Studio 114993115 is a compact 5-megapixel camera module featuring the OV5640 sensor specifically designed for use with the XIAO ESP32S3 Sense development board. It supports 8/10-bit RGB RAW output and includes an integrated heat sink to manage thermal performance during sustained high-resolution image processing or video streaming. The module features an auto-focus lens, making it suitable for applications requiring clear imagery at varying distances.
Why Choose This Part
This module provides a plug-and-play imaging solution for the XIAO ecosystem, eliminating the need for custom flex cable design. The inclusion of a dedicated heat sink ensures stable operation during intensive encoding tasks, while the OV5640 sensor offers superior image quality and flexibility compared to entry-level VGA camera modules.
Applications
Getting Started
Connect the module to the dedicated FPC connector on the XIAO ESP32S3 Sense board. Use the ESP-IDF or Arduino IDE with the ESP32 camera library to initialize the sensor, ensuring the pin mapping matches the XIAO hardware definitions. For AI applications, the module is compatible with Edge Impulse for training and deploying tinyML models.
