# Building a Camera Web Server with the Lonely Binary ESP32-S3
Want to turn your **Lonely Binary ESP32-S3 Camera Development Board** into a live-streaming webcam? With the Arduino IDE and the ESP32 Camera Web Server example, you can set this up in minutes! This beginner-friendly guide will show you how to create a web server to stream video from your ESP32-S3’s built-in OV2640 camera.
## What You’ll Need
- **Lonely Binary ESP32-S3 Camera Board**: With the ESP32-S3 N16R8 chip and OV2640 camera.
- **Arduino IDE**: Installed with ESP32 board support.
- **USB-C Cable**: To connect and program the board.
- **Wi-Fi Network**: For streaming the camera feed.
## Step-by-Step Setup
1. **Load the Camera Web Server Example**:
- Open Arduino IDE, go to **File > Examples > ESP32 > Camera > CameraWebServer**.
- In the example code, set the camera model to match your board. Update the `camera_pins.h` section to:
```cpp
#define CAMERA_MODEL_ESP32S3_EYE
```
- Enter your Wi-Fi credentials in the code:
```cpp
const char* ssid = "YourWiFiName";
const char* password = "YourWiFiPassword";
```
2. **Connect and Upload**:
- Connect your ESP32-S3 board to your computer via USB-C.
- In Arduino IDE, select **ESP32S3 Dev Module** under **Tools > Board**.
- Upload the code to your board.
3. **Access the Camera Stream**:
- Open the Serial Monitor (**Tools > Serial Monitor**, set to 115200 baud) to find the IP address assigned to your ESP32-S3.
- Open a web browser on any device connected to the same Wi-Fi network, and enter the IP address (e.g., `http://192.168.x.x`).
- You’ll see a web interface to view the live camera feed, capture photos, or adjust settings like resolution!
## Tips for Success
- Ensure the camera module is securely connected.
- If the stream doesn’t load, double-check your Wi-Fi credentials and restart the board.
- Experiment with resolutions in the web interface for smoother streaming.
## What’s Next?
You’ve just built a Wi-Fi camera web server! Try adding features like motion detection or saving snapshots to the microSD card. Visit [lonelybinary.com](https://lonelybinary.com/) for more project ideas and resources.
Happy streaming!
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