M5Stack Timer Camera X
The M5Stack Timer Camera X is a compact ESP32-based camera module featuring a 3-megapixel OV3660 sensor with a standard-angle lens suitable for focused scene capture. It includes 8 MB PSRAM for frame buffering, an onboard RTC for scheduled periodic wake-up, and a 140 mAh internal battery supporting low-power deployment scenarios without continuous power. Wi-Fi connectivity enables captured image data to be forwarded to IoT platforms over MQTT for remote monitoring and alerting.
Overview
The M5Stack Timer Camera X is a compact ESP32-based camera module designed for periodic image capture in battery-powered AIoT deployments. It features a 3-Megapixel OV3660 sensor with a 66.5° diagonal field of view, 8 MB PSRAM for image buffering, an internal 140 mAh battery, and a BM8563 RTC with IRQ wake signal — enabling ultra-low-power operation with a claimed battery life of over one month when capturing one image per hour.
Key Features
- Dual-core processor: Xtensa LX6 @ up to 240 MHz
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
- Camera: 3-Megapixel OV3660, 66.5° diagonal FOV, max 2048×1536
- Memory: 8 MB PSRAM + 4 MB SPI Flash
- Battery: Internal 140 mAh LiPo with ultra-low 2 μA sleep current
- RTC: BM8563 with IRQ wake signal for timed wake-up
- LED: Status indicator on GPIO 4 (PWM-capable)
- Expansion: HY2.0-4P port
- Debug/Power: USB-C port
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Chip | ESP32-D0WDQ6-V3 |
| CPU | Dual-core Xtensa LX6, up to 240 MHz |
| PSRAM | 8 MB |
| Flash | 4 MB SPI Flash |
| Camera | OV3660 3-Megapixel, 66.5° FOV |
| Max resolution | 2048 × 1536 |
| Battery | 140 mAh internal LiPo |
| Sleep current | Down to 2 μA |
| RTC | BM8563 with IRQ wake |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz) |
| USB | USB-C (debug and power) |
Supported Use Cases
- Smart security: periodic image capture with remote retrieval via RPC
- Environment and site monitoring with visual sensing
- Wildlife and agricultural surveillance on battery power
- AIoT prototyping requiring standard wide-angle imaging
Device Technical Documentation
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