Portable time-lapse camera using an ESP32-CAM

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This tutorial helps you to create a portable camera using an ESP32-CAM running MicroPython.

Mauro Riva

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Extend the official version of MicroPython and flash it on the ESP32-CAM

https://lemariva.com/blog/2019/09/micropython-how-about-taking-photo-esp32

2

Clone the repository lemariva/uPyCam typing:

git clone -b timelapse-camera https://github.com/lemariva/uPyCam.git

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Rename the file boot.sample.py to boot.py and configure the Wi-Fi access settings:
```
# wlan access
ssid_ = ""
wpa2_pass = ""
```
4

Use VSCode with the PyMakr extension to upload all the files to the ESP32.

If you need some help, follow the instructions from this tutorial.
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