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Getting Started with ESP32-CAM CH340 with OV2640 and GC2145 or RHYX M21-45 Camera

Get started with the ESP32-CAM CH340 with integrated USB port featuring OV2640 and GC2541/RHYX M21-45 cameras. Learn the differences, setup steps, and how to capture or stream high-quality images for your IoT and AI projects.
Fix Arduino errors such as the E (475) camera: JPEG format is not supported on this sensor Camera init failed with error 0x106

Writeup
donskytech.com/getting-started-with-esp32-cam-ch340-with-ov2640-and-gc2145-or-rhyx-m21-45-camera/

Parts/Components Used in this project:
ESP32-CAM CH340 Module -
https://amzn.to/3MUzmcU
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4msLRl7
Windows Laptop -
https://amzn.to/48IP9nF
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_c4VzXzzj
Raspberry Pi 5 -
https://amzn.to/3UWSokR
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DFGPX6V

Contents of the Video:
0:00 - Introduction
1:06 - DonskyTech Plug
4:02 - OV2640 vs GC2145 (RHYX M21-45) Camera
6:07 - OV2640 Setup
8:38 - How to set the ESP32-CAM CH340 in bootloader or downloader mode?
13:25 - How to program ESP32-CAM with GC2145 or RHYX M21-45 camera module
22:39 - Outro

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