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I Built an ESP32-CAM Project That Captures Photos and Sends Them to Email

DEV Community·David Thomas·20 days ago
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There’s something really satisfying about projects that feel like actual products. This project uses an ESP32-CAM to capture an image and instantly send it to an email using WiFi. No GSM module, no expensive cloud setup, and no complicated backend configuration. Just press a button, take a picture, and receive it directly in your inbox. Honestly, it feels like building your own tiny smart security system. Why I Tried This Project Most ESP32-CAM projects stop after: “Image captured successfully.” But I wanted the image to actually go somewhere . So I built a simple system where: One button captures the image Another button sends it via email The ESP32-CAM handles: Camera control WiFi connection HTTPS communication Email upload All on a tiny board that costs less than a coffee. Hardware Used The setup is pretty beginner-friendly. I used: ESP32-CAM OLED display Two push buttons Breadboard Jumper wires That’s it.…

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