diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1b96083..bf8030b 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -30,6 +30,7 @@ This software provides a **configuration web server**, that can be used to:
- Select the image size,
- Select the frame rate,
- Select the JPEG quality
+- Enable the use of the PSRAM
- Configure the camera options:
- Brightness
- Contrast
@@ -244,13 +245,42 @@ Make sure the power is 5 volts and stable, although the ESP32 is a 3.3V module,
If not stable, it has been reported that restarts occur when starting up (probably when power is required for WiFi).
The software disables the brown out protection so there is some margin in the voltage.
-### PSRAM
+### PSRAM / Buffers / JPeg quality
Some esp32cam modules have additional ram on the board. This allows to use this ram as frame buffer.
-Detecting and using this special RAM is handled automatically.
The availability of PSRAM can be seen in the HTML status overview.
-### Camera modules
+Not all the boards areq equipped with PSRAM:
+
+| Board | PSRAM |
+|--- |--- |
+| ESP32CAM | Yes |
+| ESP32CAM (USB-C) | No |
+| AI THINKER | Yes |
+| TTGO T-CAM | No |
+| M5 STACK| | No |
+| WROVER KIT | Yes |
+
+Depending on the image resolution, framerate and quality, the PSRAM must be enabled and/or the number of frame buffers increased to keep up with the data generated by the sensor.
+There are (a lot of?) boards around with faulty PSRAM. If the camera fails to initialize, this might be a reason.
+In this case disable the use of PSRAM in the configuration and do not use camera modes that require PSRAM,
+
+For the setting JPeg quality, a lower number means higher quality.
+Be aware that a very high quality (low number) can cause the ESP32 cam to crash or return no image.
+
+The default settings are:
+
+- No PSRAM
+ - SVGA (800x600)
+ - 1 frame buffer
+ - JPeg quality 12
+
+- With PSRAM
+ - UXGA (1600x1200)
+ - 2 frame buffers
+ - jpeg quality 10
+
+### Camera module
Be careful when connecting the camera module.
Make sure it is connected the right way around (Camera pointing away from the board) and the ribbon cable inserted to the end before locking it.
diff --git a/html/index.html b/html/index.html
index 7bf10b3..14c676a 100644
--- a/html/index.html
+++ b/html/index.html
@@ -26,6 +26,10 @@
+
+
SDK Version:
+
{{SDKVersion}}
+
CPU model:
{{ChipModel}} rev. {{ChipRevision}}
@@ -125,12 +129,12 @@
{{#NetworkState.ApMode}}
-
Not connected to an access point. Consider configuring the access point.
+
Not connected to an access point. Consider configuring the access point.
{{/NetworkState.ApMode}}
{{#NetworkState.OnLine}}
-
Connected to the access point
+
Connected to the access point
{{/NetworkState.OnLine}}
@@ -148,18 +152,18 @@
Frame size:
{{FrameSize}}
-
-
Frame buffer location:
-
{{FrameBufferLocation}}
-
-
-
Frame buffers:
-
{{FrameBuffers}}
-
JPEG quality:
{{JpegQuality}} [1-100]
+
+
Enable PSRAM:
+
{{#EnablePSRAM}}Enabled{{/EnablePSRAM}}{{^EnablePSRAM}}Disabled{{/EnablePSRAM}}
+
+
+
Number of frame buffers:
+
{{FrameBuffers}}
+
Brightness:
{{Brightness}} [-2,2]
@@ -178,11 +182,11 @@
White balance:
-
{{WhiteBal}}
+
{{#WhiteBal}}Auto{{/WhiteBal}}{{^WhiteBal}}Manual{{/WhiteBal}}
AWB gain:
-
{{AwbGain}}
+
{{#AwbGain}}Auto{{/AwbGain}}{{^AwbGain}}Manual{{/AwbGain}}
WB mode:
@@ -190,11 +194,12 @@
Exposure control:
-
{{ExposureCtrl}}
+
+ {{#ExposureCtrl}}Auto{{/ExposureCtrl}}{{^ExposureCtrl}}Manual{{/ExposureCtrl}}
Auto exposure control (dsp):
-
{{Aec2}}
+
{{#Aec2}}Enabled{{/Aec2}}{{^Aec2}}Disabled{{/Aec2}}
Auto Exposure level:
@@ -206,7 +211,7 @@
Gain control:
-
{{GainCtrl}}
+
{{#GainCtrl}}Auto{{/GainCtrl}}{{^GainCtrl}}Manual{{/GainCtrl}}
AGC gain:
@@ -218,48 +223,47 @@
Black pixel correct:
-
{{Bpc}}
+
{{#Bpc}}Auto{{/Bpc}}{{^Bpc}}Manual{{/Bpc}}
White pixel correct:
-
{{Wpc}}
+
{{#Wpc}}Auto{{/Wpc}}{{^Wpc}}Manual{{/Wpc}}
Gamma correct:
-
{{RawGma}}
+
{{#RawGma}}Enabled{{/RawGma}}{{^RawGma}}Disabled{{/RawGma}}
Lens correction:
-
{{Lenc}}
+
{{#Lenc}}Enabled{{/Lenc}}{{^Lenc}}Disabled{{/Lenc}}
Horizontal mirror:
-
{{HMirror}}
+
{{#HMirror}}Mirrored{{/HMirror}}{{^HMirror}}Normal{{/HMirror}}
Vertical flip:
-
{{VFlip}}
+
{{#VFlip}}Flipped{{/VFlip}}{{^VFlip}}Normal{{/VFlip}}
Downsize enable:
-
{{Dcw}}
+
{{#Dcw}}Enabled{{/Dcw}}{{^Dcw}}Disabled{{/Dcw}}
Color bar:
-
{{ColorBar}}
+
{{#ColorBar}}Enabled{{/ColorBar}}{{^ColorBar}}Camera{{/ColorBar}}
{{#CameraInitialized}}
-
Camera was initialized successfully!
+
Camera was initialized successfully!
{{/CameraInitialized}}
{{^CameraInitialized}}
-
Failed to initialize the camera!
-
Result: {{CameraInitResultText}}
+
Failed to initialize the camera!
+
Result: {{CameraInitResult}} ({{CameraInitResultText}})
Please check hardware or correct the camera settings and restart.
-
Restart
+
Restart
{{/CameraInitialized}}
@@ -287,7 +291,7 @@
The intensity of the flash led (0-255) can be controlled using:
http://{{IpV4}}/flash?v=value .
- Authentication is required and if no value is present, the configuration value is used.
+ Authentication is required.
diff --git a/include/html_data.h b/include/html_data.h
index a60e817..de68a1f 100644
--- a/include/html_data.h
+++ b/include/html_data.h
@@ -4,5 +4,5 @@
// ******************************************************************************
-constexpr char file_data_index_html[] = "
{{AppTitle}} v{{AppVersion}} {{ThingName}} {{#ConfigChanged}}
The configuration has been changed.
It is recommended to restart the device.
Restart {{/ConfigChanged}}
CPU model:
{{ChipModel}} rev. {{ChipRevision}}
CPU speed:
{{CpuFreqMHz}} Mhz
RTSP sessions:
{{NumRTSPSessions}}
Max free block:
{{MaxAllocHeap}}
LED intensity:
{{LedIntensity}} [0-100]
Mac address:
{{MacAddress}}
Access point:
{{AccessPoint}}
Signal strength:
{{SignalStrength}} dbm
{{#NetworkState.ApMode}}
Not connected to an access point. Consider configuring the access point.
{{/NetworkState.ApMode}} {{#NetworkState.OnLine}}
Connected to the access point
{{/NetworkState.OnLine}}
Frame rate:
{{FrameDuration}} ms ({{FrameFrequency}} f/s)
Frame buffer location:
{{FrameBufferLocation}}
Frame buffers:
{{FrameBuffers}}
JPEG quality:
{{JpegQuality}} [1-100]
Brightness:
{{Brightness}} [-2,2]
Contrast:
{{Contrast}} [-2,2]
Saturation:
{{Saturation}} [-2,2]
Special effect:
{{SpecialEffect}}
White balance:
{{WhiteBal}}
Exposure control:
{{ExposureCtrl}}
Auto exposure control (dsp):
{{Aec2}}
Auto Exposure level:
{{AeLevel}}
Manual exposure value:
{{AecValue}}
Gain control:
{{GainCtrl}}
Gain ceiling:
{{GainCeiling}}
Black pixel correct:
{{Bpc}}
White pixel correct:
{{Wpc}}
Horizontal mirror:
{{HMirror}}
{{#CameraInitialized}}
Camera was initialized successfully!
{{/CameraInitialized}} {{^CameraInitialized}}
Failed to initialize the camera!
Result: {{CameraInitResultText}}
Please check hardware or correct the camera settings and restart.
Restart {{/CameraInitialized}}
The intensity of the flash led (0-255) can be controlled using: http://{{IpV4}}/flash?v=value . Authentication is required and if no value is present, the configuration value is used. Settings
";
+constexpr char file_data_index_html[] = "
{{AppTitle}} v{{AppVersion}} {{ThingName}} {{#ConfigChanged}}
The configuration has been changed.
It is recommended to restart the device.
Restart {{/ConfigChanged}}
SDK Version:
{{SDKVersion}}
CPU model:
{{ChipModel}} rev. {{ChipRevision}}
CPU speed:
{{CpuFreqMHz}} Mhz
RTSP sessions:
{{NumRTSPSessions}}
Max free block:
{{MaxAllocHeap}}
LED intensity:
{{LedIntensity}} [0-100]
Mac address:
{{MacAddress}}
Access point:
{{AccessPoint}}
Signal strength:
{{SignalStrength}} dbm
{{#NetworkState.ApMode}}
Not connected to an access point. Consider configuring the access point. {{/NetworkState.ApMode}} {{#NetworkState.OnLine}}
Connected to the access point {{/NetworkState.OnLine}}
Frame rate:
{{FrameDuration}} ms ({{FrameFrequency}} f/s)
JPEG quality:
{{JpegQuality}} [1-100]
Enable PSRAM:
{{#EnablePSRAM}}Enabled{{/EnablePSRAM}}{{^EnablePSRAM}}Disabled{{/EnablePSRAM}}
Number of frame buffers:
{{FrameBuffers}}
Brightness:
{{Brightness}} [-2,2]
Contrast:
{{Contrast}} [-2,2]
Saturation:
{{Saturation}} [-2,2]
Special effect:
{{SpecialEffect}}
White balance:
{{#WhiteBal}}Auto{{/WhiteBal}}{{^WhiteBal}}Manual{{/WhiteBal}}
AWB gain:
{{#AwbGain}}Auto{{/AwbGain}}{{^AwbGain}}Manual{{/AwbGain}}
Exposure control:
{{#ExposureCtrl}}Auto{{/ExposureCtrl}}{{^ExposureCtrl}}Manual{{/ExposureCtrl}}
Auto exposure control (dsp):
{{#Aec2}}Enabled{{/Aec2}}{{^Aec2}}Disabled{{/Aec2}}
Auto Exposure level:
{{AeLevel}}
Manual exposure value:
{{AecValue}}
Gain control:
{{#GainCtrl}}Auto{{/GainCtrl}}{{^GainCtrl}}Manual{{/GainCtrl}}
Gain ceiling:
{{GainCeiling}}
Black pixel correct:
{{#Bpc}}Auto{{/Bpc}}{{^Bpc}}Manual{{/Bpc}}
White pixel correct:
{{#Wpc}}Auto{{/Wpc}}{{^Wpc}}Manual{{/Wpc}}
Gamma correct:
{{#RawGma}}Enabled{{/RawGma}}{{^RawGma}}Disabled{{/RawGma}}
Lens correction:
{{#Lenc}}Enabled{{/Lenc}}{{^Lenc}}Disabled{{/Lenc}}
Horizontal mirror:
{{#HMirror}}Mirrored{{/HMirror}}{{^HMirror}}Normal{{/HMirror}}
Vertical flip:
{{#VFlip}}Flipped{{/VFlip}}{{^VFlip}}Normal{{/VFlip}}
Downsize enable:
{{#Dcw}}Enabled{{/Dcw}}{{^Dcw}}Disabled{{/Dcw}}
Color bar:
{{#ColorBar}}Enabled{{/ColorBar}}{{^ColorBar}}Camera{{/ColorBar}}
{{#CameraInitialized}}
Camera was initialized successfully! {{/CameraInitialized}} {{^CameraInitialized}}
Failed to initialize the camera! Result: {{CameraInitResult}} ({{CameraInitResultText}})
Please check hardware or correct the camera settings and restart.
Restart {{/CameraInitialized}}
Settings
";
constexpr char file_data_restart_html[] = "
{{AppTitle}} v{{AppVersion}} {{ThingName}} Restart The device is restarting.
In some cases, the device requires a hard reset (power cycle).
If this page takes longer than a minute, consider performing a power cycle.
";
diff --git a/include/settings.h b/include/settings.h
index 86aa5a6..db14151 100644
--- a/include/settings.h
+++ b/include/settings.h
@@ -5,15 +5,17 @@
#define WIFI_SSID "ESP32CAM-RTSP"
#define WIFI_PASSWORD nullptr
-#define CONFIG_VERSION "1.4"
+#define CONFIG_VERSION "1.5"
#define OTA_PASSWORD "ESP32CAM-RTSP"
#define RTSP_PORT 554
#define DEFAULT_CAMERA_CONFIG "AI THINKER"
+#define DEFAULT_ENABLE_PSRAM psramFound()
+#define DEFAULT_BUFFERS (psramFound() ? 2 : 1)
#define DEFAULT_FRAME_DURATION 100
-#define DEFAULT_FRAME_SIZE (psramFound() ? "UXGA (1600x1200)" : "VGA (640x480)")
+#define DEFAULT_FRAME_SIZE (psramFound() ? "UXGA (1600x1200)" : "SVGA (800x600)")
#define DEFAULT_JPEG_QUALITY (psramFound() ? 10 : 12)
#define DEFAULT_BRIGHTNESS 0
diff --git a/src/main.cpp b/src/main.cpp
index cb3f09a..a8f8c19 100644
--- a/src/main.cpp
+++ b/src/main.cpp
@@ -1,5 +1,6 @@
#include
#include
+#include
#include
#include
#include
@@ -25,6 +26,8 @@ auto param_group_camera = iotwebconf::ParameterGroup("camera", "Camera settings"
auto param_frame_duration = iotwebconf::Builder>("fd").label("Frame duration (ms)").defaultValue(DEFAULT_FRAME_DURATION).min(10).build();
auto param_frame_size = iotwebconf::Builder>("fs").label("Frame size").optionValues((const char *)&frame_sizes).optionNames((const char *)&frame_sizes).optionCount(sizeof(frame_sizes) / sizeof(frame_sizes[0])).nameLength(sizeof(frame_sizes[0])).defaultValue(DEFAULT_FRAME_SIZE).build();
auto param_jpg_quality = iotwebconf::Builder>("q").label("JPG quality").defaultValue(DEFAULT_JPEG_QUALITY).min(1).max(100).build();
+auto param_enable_psram = iotwebconf::Builder("eps").label("Enable PSRAM if available").defaultValue(DEFAULT_ENABLE_PSRAM).build();
+auto param_frame_buffers = iotwebconf::Builder>("fb").label("Buffers").defaultValue(DEFAULT_BUFFERS).min(1).max(4).build();
auto param_brightness = iotwebconf::Builder>("b").label("Brightness").defaultValue(DEFAULT_BRIGHTNESS).min(-2).max(2).build();
auto param_contrast = iotwebconf::Builder>("c").label("Contrast").defaultValue(DEFAULT_CONTRAST).min(-2).max(2).build();
auto param_saturation = iotwebconf::Builder>("s").label("Saturation").defaultValue(DEFAULT_SATURATION).min(-2).max(2).build();
@@ -98,6 +101,7 @@ void handle_root()
{"AppTitle", APP_TITLE},
{"AppVersion", APP_VERSION},
{"ThingName", iotWebConf.getThingName()},
+ {"SDKVersion", ESP.getSdkVersion()},
{"ChipModel", ESP.getChipModel()},
{"ChipRevision", String(ESP.getChipRevision())},
{"CpuFreqMHz", String(ESP.getCpuFreqMHz())},
@@ -109,7 +113,7 @@ void handle_root()
{"Uptime", String(format_duration(millis() / 1000))},
{"FreeHeap", format_memory(ESP.getFreeHeap())},
{"MaxAllocHeap", format_memory(ESP.getMaxAllocHeap())},
- {"NumRTSPSessions", camera_server != nullptr ? String(camera_server->num_connected()) : "N/A"},
+ {"NumRTSPSessions", camera_server != nullptr ? String(camera_server->num_connected()) : "RTSP server disabled"},
// Network
{"HostName", hostname},
{"MacAddress", WiFi.macAddress()},
@@ -125,10 +129,11 @@ void handle_root()
{"FrameSize", String(param_frame_size.value())},
{"FrameDuration", String(param_frame_duration.value())},
{"FrameFrequency", String(1000.0 / param_frame_duration.value(), 1)},
- {"FrameBufferLocation", psramFound() ? "PSRAM" : "DRAM)"},
- {"FrameBuffers", String(psramFound() ? 2 : 1)},
{"JpegQuality", String(param_jpg_quality.value())},
+ {"EnablePSRAM", String(param_enable_psram.value())},
+ {"FrameBuffers", String(param_frame_buffers.value())},
{"CameraInitialized", String(camera_init_result == ESP_OK)},
+ {"CameraInitResult", String(camera_init_result)},
{"CameraInitResultText", esp_err_to_name(camera_init_result)},
// Settings
{"Brightness", String(param_brightness.value())},
@@ -194,7 +199,7 @@ void handle_snapshot()
return;
}
- // Remove old images stored in the framebuffer
+ // Remove old images stored in the frame buffer
auto frame_buffers = psramFound() ? 2 : 1;
while (frame_buffers--)
cam.run();
@@ -243,24 +248,33 @@ esp_err_t initialize_camera()
{
log_v("initialize_camera");
log_i("Camera config: %s", param_board.value());
- auto camera_config = lookup_camera_config(param_board.value());
+ auto camera_config_template = lookup_camera_config(param_board.value());
+ // Copy the settings
+ camera_config_t camera_config;
+ memset(&camera_config, 0, sizeof(camera_config_t));
+ memcpy(&camera_config, &camera_config_template, sizeof(camera_config_t));
log_i("Frame size: %s", param_frame_size.value());
auto frame_size = lookup_frame_size(param_frame_size.value());
log_i("JPEG quality: %d", param_jpg_quality.value());
log_i("Frame duration: %d ms", param_frame_duration.value());
-
camera_config.frame_size = frame_size;
camera_config.jpeg_quality = param_jpg_quality.value();
- if (psramFound())
+ camera_config.grab_mode = CAMERA_GRAB_LATEST;
+ log_i("Enable PSRAM: %d", param_enable_psram.value());
+ log_i("Buffers: %d", param_frame_buffers.value());
+ camera_config.fb_count = param_frame_buffers.value();
+
+ if (param_enable_psram.value() && psramFound())
{
- camera_config.fb_count = 2;
camera_config.fb_location = CAMERA_FB_IN_PSRAM;
+ log_i("PSRAM enabled!");
}
else
{
- camera_config.fb_count = 1;
camera_config.fb_location = CAMERA_FB_IN_DRAM;
+ log_i("PSRAM disabled");
}
+
return cam.init(camera_config);
}
@@ -314,9 +328,11 @@ void on_connected()
analogWrite(LED_FLASH, param_led_intensity.value());
// Start (OTA) Over The Air programming when connected
ArduinoOTA.begin();
- // Start the RTSP Server if initializef
+ // Start the RTSP Server if initialized
if (camera_init_result == ESP_OK)
start_rtsp_server();
+ else
+ log_e("Not starting RTSP server: camera not initialized");
}
void on_config_saved()
@@ -349,14 +365,20 @@ void setup()
log_i("CPU Freq: %d Mhz", getCpuFrequencyMhz());
log_i("Free heap: %d bytes", ESP.getFreeHeap());
+ log_i("SDK version: %s", ESP.getSdkVersion());
log_i("Starting " APP_TITLE "...");
+ if (psramFound())
+ psramInit();
+
param_group_board.addItem(¶m_board);
iotWebConf.addParameterGroup(¶m_group_board);
param_group_camera.addItem(¶m_frame_duration);
param_group_camera.addItem(¶m_frame_size);
param_group_camera.addItem(¶m_jpg_quality);
+ param_group_camera.addItem(¶m_enable_psram);
+ param_group_camera.addItem(¶m_frame_buffers);
param_group_camera.addItem(¶m_brightness);
param_group_camera.addItem(¶m_contrast);
param_group_camera.addItem(¶m_saturation);