CloudACM – Page 4 – Autonomous Computational Machines

ESP32-Cam Brownout Faults

June 28, 2023 Patrick Gilfeather

The ESP32-Cam module is an inexpensive platform that can be developed for many purposes. It does have some drawbacks. Compiling with the Arduino IDE can be much slower compared to native AVR platforms. Another issue is the “Brownout detector was triggered” message on the debug window. Slow compilation was covered in another post, https://www.cloudacm.com/?p=3998. This post will explore some ways to deal with the brownout fault. When the ESP32-Cam module boots, it will perform a series of checks and either…

Domed ESP32-Cam

May 28, 2023 Patrick Gilfeather

This post will demonstrate how to build an outdoor domed camera using the ESP32-Cam module and various inexpensive parts. One of the limitations of the OV2640 camera module included with the ESP32-Cam is its low quality, especially in low light conditions. Attempts at adjusting the light sensitivity levels in software can only go so far, see the earlier post https://www.cloudacm.com/?p=3986 regarding those attempts. This post will focus more on hardware modifications to improve the image quality and for its use…

CloudACM – 10 Years Later

April 28, 2023 Patrick Gilfeather

What I wrote when I first started this blog still holds true today. “When I started this blog, I never imagined it would evolve into what it has, and yet to be. This has been a rewarding effort. When I first started to elaborate on some ideas, I had the intention that the notes would help me remember so I could refresh later. It has become much more than that. The topics and ideas have given me better footing to…