Embedded firmware · C++ / PlatformIO
ESP32-CAM Firmware
ESP32-CAM firmware with browser-based camera controls, local video streaming and over-the-air updates.
Download firmware · Source + flash-ready binary ZIP
ESP32 Firmware Flasher for Windows and Linux
Choose an installation path
- Ready-made firmware: use my ESP32 Firmware Flasher with the included merged binary; no Arduino IDE or PlatformIO installation is needed.
- Arduino IDE and wiring guidance: follow Random Nerd Tutorials’ ESP32-CAM programming guide. Their example sketch is not this project’s firmware; use this download’s PlatformIO build instructions when building EVILE firmware from source.
The ZIP includes the camera firmware source, a PlatformIO project and a ready-to-flash binary for the AI Thinker ESP32-CAM. Setup and flashing instructions are included in the README.
Turn an AI Thinker ESP32-CAM with an OV2640 sensor into a network camera you can configure from your browser. Choose a resolution, nudge optional pan/tilt servos and manage Wi-Fi and access settings without a separate desktop application.
The firmware supports MJPEG streaming and snapshots, with an alternative RTSP mode for compatible clients. A first-boot setup portal helps connect the camera to your network, or recover when you change WiFi settings.
Build and hardware
AI Thinker ESP32-CAM / OV2640; optional pan/tilt servos on GPIO14/15. Build and upload with PlatformIO’s esp32cam_serial environment; esp32cam_OTA supports subsequent network uploads.
User-owned firmware and documentation are licensed CC BY-NC-SA 4.0: attribution, non-commercial use and share-alike required. Third-party licences are preserved.