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. For more information, visit [lonelybinary.com](https://lonelybinary.com/). ESP32-S3 with Camera From Pixels to Projects 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!