From cd78d2b54f1edf56c06ae59b4a395f909abf1685 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: FURK4NGG <105324908+FURK4NGG@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:49:13 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md --- README.md | 68 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 67 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index bb88abd..e34ea60 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1 +1,67 @@ -# Fotokapan \ No newline at end of file +## 👀 Fotokapan Overview +

A handmade camera trap

+ +![Fotokapan Demo Image]() + +## 🚀 Features +

This is a portable mini camera trap. It detects motion with a PIR sensor, uses flash when needed, and saves every photo to an SD card with a unique name.

+ + +## 🔎 Preparation +
+1. Components +'1' ESP32-CAM
+'3' AA Batteries (1.5V each)
+'1' MT3608 adjustable DC/DC voltage regulator (4.5V to 5.01V step-up)
+'1' FT232RL USB to UART Converter
+
+ +2. `Use an SD card with a minimum capacity of 4 GB, formatted as FAT32 with a 32 KB allocation unit size.` +3. `Then insert this SD card into your ESP32-CAM board.` +4. `Connect your 'OV2640' camera to your ESP32-CAM board.` + + +## 📦 Setup +1. `Refer to the 'fotokapan-programming.png' diagram` +2. `Install the 'Arduino IDE' software and open 'fotokapan.ino' file` +3. `File>Preferences>Additional Boards Manager URLs:(Click the double window button)` +>Paste this code +```bash +https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json +``` +4. `Click 'OK'` +5. `Tools>Board>Boards Manager...` +6. `Search 'esp32' by Espressif Systems, and install it` +> ⚠️ **Warning:** Make sure you have installed the correct USB driver (CH340, CH341, FT232R / FTDI Driver, CP2102) before connecting the ESP32CAM to your computer. +7. `Plug the ESP32CAM into your computer` +8. `Tools>Board>esp32>'AI Thinker ESP32-CAM'` +9. `Tools>Port>'Select the esp's port'` + +
+Apply these changes: + +- CPU Frequency: 240MHz (WiFi/BT) +- Core Debug Level: None +- Erase All Flash Before Sketch Upload: Disabled +- Flash Frequency: 80MHz +- Flash Mode: QIO +- Partition Scheme: Huge APP (3MB No OTA/1MB SPIFFS) +- *115200 baud* + +
+ +10. `Tools>Manage Libraries...>Install the libraries used in the code` +11. `Click the 'upload ➡️' button` +✅ **To make sure it has been uploaded successfully, you should see the message 'Done uploading'** +> ⚠️ **Advisory for Developers:** If you want to try this project in the future with new generation boards and you want to add new features like using 'DS1302 real time module', you must have 3 unused pins. + +## 🎉 Run +1. `Refer to the 'circuit_fotokapan.png' diagram` +2. `Let the electricity pass through the switch` +3. `Press the reset button on the esp32cam` +4. `You are ready to use your mini camera` +> ⚠️ `After turning on the camera, wait 5 seconds before using it. Turn off the power before removing the SD card. When taking photos, leave at least a 2–3 second interval between shots. Do not cover the front of the flash to prevent a potential fire hazard.` + + +## 🔒 License +

📜 GPL-3.0 License