DF Robot ESP32-S3 AI Camera Module
The DF Robot ESP32-S3 AI Camera Module is a compact, high-performance intelligent vision and voice interaction platform built around the ESP32-S3 microcontroller. Designed for edge AI applications, it combines real-time image processing, neural network acceleration, and voice interaction into a single, developer-friendly module—ideal for surveillance, robotics, and smart IoT systems.

Equipped with a wide-angle infrared camera, onboard microphone and amplifier, and robust wireless connectivity, the ESP32-S3 AI CAM supports both offline edge inference and cloud-based AI services. It is compatible with popular AI frameworks such as EdgeImpulse, OpenCV, YOLO, and online large models including ChatGPT, enabling advanced image recognition, voice control, and intelligent automation across day-and-night operating conditions.
Quick Spec
- MCU: ESP32-S3 (Xtensa® dual-core 32-bit LX7, up to 240MHz)
- Memory: 512KB SRAM, 384KB ROM, 16KB RTC SRAM
- Flash: 16MB
- PSRAM: 8MB
- Camera Sensor: OV3660
- Resolution: 2MP
- Field of View: 160° wide-angle
- Infrared Support: 940nm IR with onboard illumination
- Audio: Onboard microphone and amplifier (speaker supported)
- AI Capabilities: EdgeImpulse, OpenCV, YOLO, cloud AI / ChatGPT support
- Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (Station, SoftAP, SoftAP+Station)
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5 / Bluetooth Mesh
- USB: USB 2.0 OTG (Full-Speed)
- Operating Voltage: 3.3V
- Power Input: USB Type-C 5V / VIN 3.7–15V
- Operating Temperature: -10°C to +60°C
- Dimensions: 42 × 42 mm
Product Vidoe
Board Layout
- OV3660: 160° wide-angle infrared camera
- R: Infrared illumination (IO47)
- MIC: I2S PDM microphone
- LED: Onboard LED (IO3)
- ALS: LTR-308 ambient light sensor
- ESP32-S3: ESP32-S3R8 chip
- SD: SD card slot
- Flash: 16MB Flash
- VIN: 3.7-15V DC input
- HM6245: Power chip
- Type-C: USB Type-C interface for power and code uploading
- Gravity:
- +: 3.3V
- -: GND
- 44: IO44/TX
- 43: IO43/RX
- RST: Reset button
- BOOT: BOOT button (IO0)
- SPK: MX1.25-2P speaker interface
- MAX98357: I2S amplifier chip
Resources
- Product Page
- Product Wiki
- Schematic
- OpenAI Image Q&A Demo Code
- OpenAI Real-Time Communication (RTC) Demo for ESP-IDF (GitHub Repository)
- OV3660 Datasheet
- MIC Datasheet
Shipping List
- 1 x DF Robot ESP32-S3 AI Camera Module
- 1 x Speaker
- 1 x Gravity-4P I2C/UART sensor connection cable
DF Robot ESP32-S3 AI Camera Module
- Brand: DF Robot
- Product Code: DFR1154
- Weight: 0.026kg
- Product Status : Active
Stock
| Warehouse | Stock Status | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Centurion | No Stock | |
| Stellenbosch | No Stock |
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R369.00 (Inc Tax: R424.35)
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