Waveshare ESP32-S3-POE-ETH-CAM-KIT is a powerful and versatile Ethernet development board designed for IoT and AI-based imaging applications. Built around the ESP32-S3R8 dual-core processor, it supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, and stable wired Ethernet connectivity via the onboard W5500 chip. The board includes a camera interface compatible with OV5640, enabling high-resolution image and video capture. With optional PoE support, it allows both power and data transmission through a single Ethernet cable, simplifying deployment. It also features a TF card slot for storage and a USB Type-C interface for easy programming and debugging. Compatible with Pico headers, this board offers excellent expandability. Ideal for smart home, surveillance, and embedded vision projects, it ensures fast development with ESP32’s rich ecosystem. Features: ESP32-S3R8 dual-core processor up to 240MHz Supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5 (LE), and Ethernet W5500 Ethernet chip for stable wired connectivity Optional PoE support (IEEE 802.3af compliant) Camera interface supports OV5640 module USB Type-C for power, programming, debugging TF card slot for external storage Pico header compatibility for expansion Useful Link: https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/ESP32-S3-ETH Specifications: Item Type: Ethernet Development Board Chip: ESP32-S3R8 CPU: Xtensa 32-bit LX7 dual-core, up to 240MHz Memory: 512KB SRAM, 384KB ROM, 8MB PSRAM, 16MB Flash Wireless: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5 (LE) Ethernet: W5500 chip, 10/100Mbps via SPI PoE: IEEE 802.3af compliant (optional) Camera: OV5640 supported Camera Specs: 1/4 inch lens, 4.1mm focal length, F2.8 aperture FOV: 68°(D) × 55°(H) × 42°(V) Resolution: 2592 × 1944 Output: DVP, RGB565, YUV/YCbCr422 Interface: USB Type-C, TF card slot, Pico header Dimensions: 72 x 21 x 18 mm Weight: 27 g Package Includes: 1 x Waveshare ESP32-S3-POE-ETH-CAM-KIT ESP32 Ethernet Development Board with POE Module and OV5640 Camera 1 x Header pin set
Specifications
| Processor | Xtensa LX7 Dual-Core, 240MHz |
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| Memory | 512KB SRAM, 384KB ROM, 8MB PSRAM, 16MB Flash |
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| Network | 2.4GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, 10/100Mbps Ethernet |
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| Camera | OV5640, 2592×1944 resolution, DVP interface |
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| PoE | IEEE 802.3af (optional module support)11 |
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| Shipping Weight | 0.030 kg |
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| Shipping Dimensions | 11 × 8 × 2 cm |
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