Soddering the wifi jumpers on ESP32 Cam - General Discussions

RE: Soddering the wifi jumpers on ESP32 Cam

tentoes — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 13:52:00 +0000

Hi so recently I ordered a few ESP32 Cam boards from AliExpress. Both of them have the correct resistor/jumper for using the external antenna. I have attached some pics of the boards and all of the components that came along with them. The second pic shows all of the gear that was sent. The remaining pics are of the front and back of the ESP32 boards and a close-up of the resistor position. NOTE that I have NOT tested these yet!!!

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By the way, the spacing on the paper is 1/4”.

RE: Soddering the wifi jumpers on ESP32 Cam

JacobL — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 14:14:23 +0000

Anyone have luck using a DVR program with their cam? I was trying to get ispy working but it seems the cam is not providing the proper connection url.

RE: Soddering the wifi jumpers on ESP32 Cam

tentoes — Sat, 17 Oct 2020 00:02:15 +0000

@dronebot-workshop

The image I am referring to is one that I submitted, on that picture the resistor is visible. Sorry if I caused confusion...

RE: Soddering the wifi jumpers on ESP32 Cam

DroneBot Workshop — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 23:13:51 +0000

@tentoes

You obviously have better eyesight than I do, on the picture on Banggood I can't see the resistor at all! So I'll have to take your word for it.

I'll order a few, worst thing that could happen is that I increase my stock of ESP32 CAM boards and antennas!

BTW, I picked up a few ESP EYE boards last week, they really look nice but they don't seem to accommodate an external antenna. However, they do have an actual physical "mini antenna" instead of just etching on the PCB. Anxious to try them out.

😎

Bill

RE: Soddering the wifi jumpers on ESP32 Cam

tentoes — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 23:01:24 +0000

@dronebot-workshop

Hi I believe if you look closely at the image, the existence and position of the 0-ohm resistor can be discerned and is proper for using an external antenna.

RE: Soddering the wifi jumpers on ESP32 Cam

DroneBot Workshop — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 22:02:50 +0000

@tentoes

No worries LOL.

😊

I did find this ESP32 CAM at Banggood, it has the ESP32 CAM and antenna. However I can't figure out if the module is already configured to use the antenna, the description is a bit fuzzy and the image doesn't show the resistor position.

If anyone DOES have a source please let us know!

Thanks

😎

Bill

RE: Soddering the wifi jumpers on ESP32 Cam

tentoes — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 21:49:04 +0000

I don’t think I posted the second set of pictures properly so let me try again....

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There, that’s better.

If I was going to try to do this again, I would: 1) Attempt any soldering FIRST ; then 2) Simply break or destroy the existing resistor or strap with some small “nippy” flush cutters.

RE: Soddering the wifi jumpers on ESP32 Cam

tentoes — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 21:36:13 +0000

Hi all so I have attached a pic of the reverse side of the module and another pic of the camera side of the module in the hope of providing something a bit more legible and maybe useful....

RE: Soddering the wifi jumpers on ESP32 Cam

tentoes — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 21:30:20 +0000

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So I apologize everyone....I cannot find the information I used to order these. I am relatively sure that I ordered these from Ali Express and I am attaching two photos of the ESP32 Cam board (with the correct jumper for using the IPEX connector and attaching an external antenna). As you can see, the correct jumper (zero-ohm resistor) is installed and this board is unmodified from the supplier.....

If anyone would like a pic of the reverse side just let me know.

Again I apologize for not delivering what I thought I could provide...

RE: Soddering the wifi jumpers on ESP32 Cam

tentoes — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 15:10:00 +0000

Hi yes I will.....I will get back to you.