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Prusa Research ESP32-CAM Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ESP32 Cam for Prusa Connect ......................................Step 1 - Introduction ................. Step 2 - Hardware Compatibility ................Step 3 - Hardware parts preparation ................Step 4 - Cam Hardware assembly ....................Step 5 - Installing drivers ..............

  • Page 3: Esp32 Cam For Prusa Connect

    ESP32 Cam for Prusa Connect Prusa Connect & PrusaLink...

  • Page 4: Step 1 Introduction

    ESP32 Cam for Prusa Connect STEP 1 Introduction In this guide, we will get ESP32 Cam running and connected to Prusa Connect. This guide is intended for experienced users. This guide is suitable for Windows computer users only! If you use another operating system, please refer to the detailed guide.

  • Page 5: Step 2 Hardware Compatibility

    STEP 3 Hardware parts preparation For the following steps, please prepare: ESP32-Cam With a compatible USB Bridge module Several camera modules are available, offering various focal lengths for different viewing angles. A compatible USB cable. In this case, it is a Micro USB to USB-A.

  • Page 6: Step 4 Cam Hardware Assembly

    ESP32 Cam for Prusa Connect STEP 4 Cam Hardware assembly Take the main ESP32 Cam module and attach it onto the USB shield. Open the camera connector safety latch by lifting it up. Connect the camera module connector into the ESP32 Cam and close down the safety latch to secure the cable in place.

  • Page 7: Step 6 Connecting The Cam To Computer

    ESP32 Cam for Prusa Connect STEP 6 Connecting the Cam to computer Now, we have to check if your computer detects the camera module properly. Using the compatible USB cable, connect the ESP32 Cam into your computer. Open up Device Manager (press Windows key + X, then press m) Navigate to the Ports (COM &...

  • Page 8: Step 8 Downloading The Flashing Tool

    ESP32 Cam for Prusa Connect STEP 8 Downloading the Flashing tool Download the EXPRESSIF ESP32 Flash Download Tools https://www.espressif.com/en/support/download/other-tools Extract the whole zip file. Run the flash_download_tool_x .x .x .exe If you encounter issues, try running the app as an administrator. STEP 9 Opening the flashing tool On the first screen:...

  • Page 9: Step 10 Flashing Tool Setup (Part 1)

    ESP32 Cam for Prusa Connect STEP 10 Flashing tool Setup (part 1) Tick the first checkbox. The first line will become red temporarily. Click the three dots button and select the following file from the firmware images we have downloaded earlier: ESP32_PrusaConnectCam_web.ino.bootloader.bin At the end of the line, set the address to: 0x1000...

  • Page 10: Step 11 Flashing Tool Setup (Part 2)

    ESP32 Cam for Prusa Connect STEP 11 Flashing tool Setup (part 2) Set the SPI SPEED to: 80MHz Set the SPI MODE to: DIO Leave the DoNotChgBin option checked. Set the COM: port to the corresponding Com port number for your camera. Set the BAUD: rate to 460800.

  • Page 11: Step 13 Prusa Connect Camera Setup

    ESP32 Cam for Prusa Connect STEP 13 Prusa Connect camera setup Now, we will have to set up the camera in Prusa Connect. Open up the Prusa Connect webpage (connect.prusa3D.com) Log in. Select a printer you wish to use the camera for. Navigate to the Camera tab.

  • Page 12: Step 15 Connecting To Cam Wi-Fi

    ESP32 Cam for Prusa Connect STEP 15 Connecting to Cam Wi-Fi After a brief moment, the camera will start in a Wi-Fi AP mode. Essentially, it starts it's own Wi-Fi network. Find the camera in the Wi-Fi list on your computer. Enter the default password: 12345678 and connect to it.

  • Page 13: Step 17 Cam Software: Cam Config

    ESP32 Cam for Prusa Connect STEP 17 Cam Software: Cam config Since we're in the camera configuration tab already, we can set up the image options: Set up the frame size (resolution). This will improve the image quality significantly, as the resolution is set to the lowest possible by default.

  • Page 14: Step 19 Cam Software: Optional Items

    ESP32 Cam for Prusa Connect STEP 19 Cam software: Optional items We should now have completed setting up the camera. While we are on the ESP camera's configuration page, let's take a quick look at the other options it offers. On the Authentication tab, you can set a password to access the configuration page.

  • Page 15: Step 20 Cam In Prusa Connect

    ESP32 Cam for Prusa Connect STEP 20 Cam in Prusa Connect Disconnect your computer from the ESP32 Cam Wi-Fi network and reconnect it to your usual network. Head back to Prusa Connect site. After a short wait, the camera image will be displayed in Connect. You can find it under the 'Camera' tab, within the printer details, and also on the printers list pages.
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