Film-Inspired Camera

A DIY digital camera inspired by analog film, powered by ESP32-CAM and XIAO ESP32-C3. It captures OTA-only JPG images with retro-style filters and runs fully on a rechargeable battery.

Features

• ESP32-CAM handles capture and Wi-Fi OTA image transmission
• ESP32-C3 handles user input (shutter + mode switch)
• Three image modes: Negative, Black & White, Retro
• Battery-powered with physical power switch
• Compact 3D-printed enclosure with viewfinder

Setup

1. Flash Main_esp32c3.ino to ESP32-C3 (button/controller logic)
2. Flash Main.ino to ESP32-CAM (camera + OTA logic)
3. Press shutter to capture and send an image

Files

• CamController.{h,cpp} – Image style control
• Main.ino – Camera logic (ESP32-CAM)
• Main_esp32c3.ino – Controller logic (ESP32-C3)

Demo