00 - Acknowledgments

# Copyright Notice **Author:** Lonely Binary **Date:** written in 2025 **Copyright:** © 2025 Lonely Binary. All rights reserved. This manual is provided for educational purposes. Reproduction or distribution without permission is prohibited.  If you're using mobile, click the sidebar on the left to access the categories and pick the chapter that interests you most. For more information, visit [lonelybinary.com](https://lonelybinary.com/). The book ESP32 Family Getting Started Guide by Lonely Binary aims to guide beginners and hobbyists in using the Lonely Binary ESP32 Development Board to create vision-based IoT projects. It provides a beginner-friendly, hands-on approach to mastering the ESP32 features, covering setup, programming in Arduino IDE, and practical applications like web streaming and file storage. With clear tutorials and sample code, it empowers readers to explore embedded systems, wireless connectivity, and edge AI, making complex concepts accessible for building smart cameras and IoT solutions. ESP32 Family Getting Started Guide has been a thrilling journey, and we are deeply grateful to everyone who contributed to making this book a reality: - **Espressif Systems**: For designing the powerful ESP32-S3 microcontroller and its camera integration capabilities, along with providing exceptional documentation, open-source tools, and the ESP-IDF framework that form the backbone of this guide. - **The ESP32 Community**: For their tireless efforts in sharing knowledge, sample code, and innovative projects that inspire developers to push the boundaries of embedded vision systems. - **Online Developer Communities**: A huge shoutout to the vibrant ESP32 and IoT communities on platforms like Reddit, Stack Overflow, and the Espressif forums for their invaluable tutorials, troubleshooting advice, and creative project ideas. - **Our Dedicated Beta Testers**: Immense thanks to the hobbyists, engineers, and students who tested early drafts, provided insightful feedback, and suggested exciting camera-based projects to ensure this book is accessible and engaging for all skill levels. - **Our Support Network**: To the friends, family, and supporters who cheered us on, your encouragement and enthusiasm kept us motivated throughout the writing process. A special thank you to YOU, the reader, for embarking on this adventure into the world of ESP32-S3 and camera-based IoT projects. Your passion for learning and creating inspires us to keep exploring and sharing knowledge!