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Arduino and ESP32-CAM Based GPS Tracker

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Summary

This circuit integrates an Arduino UNO, an ESP32-CAM module, and a GPS NEO 6M module. The Arduino UNO serves as the primary microcontroller, while the ESP32-CAM provides camera functionality and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth capabilities. The GPS NEO 6M module is used for obtaining geographical location data. The circuit is designed to capture images and possibly transmit them along with location data, which could be used in applications such as remote monitoring or asset tracking.

Component List

Arduino UNO

  • Microcontroller board based on the ATmega328P
  • Digital I/O Pins: 14 (of which 6 provide PWM output)
  • Analog Input Pins: 6
  • Operating Voltage: 5V
  • Features: 16 MHz quartz crystal, USB connection, power jack, ICSP header, and a reset button

ESP32 - CAM

  • Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module with an integrated camera
  • Operating Voltage: 5V
  • Features: Multiple GPIOs, supports OV2640 and OV7670 cameras, supports image Wi-FI upload

GPS NEO 6M

  • GPS module with ceramic antenna
  • Operating Voltage: 3.3V to 5V
  • Features: UART interface, 6M with onboard EEPROM

Wiring Details

Arduino UNO

  • 5V connected to ESP32-CAM 5V and GPS NEO 6M VCC
  • GND connected to ESP32-CAM GND and GPS NEO 6M GND
  • D0 connected to ESP32-CAM VOR
  • D1 connected to ESP32-CAM VOT
  • Reset connected to GND (Note: This connection is unusual and might be an error in the net list)

ESP32 - CAM

  • 5V connected to Arduino UNO 5V
  • GND connected to Arduino UNO GND and ESP32-CAM IO0
  • VOT connected to Arduino UNO D1
  • VOR connected to Arduino UNO D0

GPS NEO 6M

  • VCC connected to Arduino UNO 5V
  • RX connected to Arduino UNO D0
  • TX connected to Arduino UNO D1
  • GND connected to Arduino UNO GND

Documented Code

Arduino UNO (Primary Controller)

void setup() {
  // put your setup code here, to run once:

}

void loop() {
  // put your main code here, to run repeatedly:

}

Arduino UNO (Secondary Controller)

void setup() {
  // put your setup code here, to run once:

}

void loop() {
  // put your main code here, to run repeatedly:

}

(Note: The provided code for both Arduino UNO controllers is a template with no specific functionality. The actual application code needs to be developed based on the requirements of the project.)


This documentation provides an overview of the circuit's components, their connections, and the initial code templates for the microcontrollers. Further development and detailed code documentation are required to fulfill the circuit's intended purpose.