24.Nov.2025

Two questions everyone asks:
“Can it be programmed with Arduino IDE?”
“Is the ESP32-S3-EYE really worth buying in 2025?” Short answer:
Yes – and it’s still the easiest to program, most powerful, and most reliable ESP32-S3 board on the market.
And yes – it works 100 % plug-and-play in Arduino IDE.Technical Specifications (2025 Revision – v1.2)

  • ESP32-S3R8 (dual-core 240 MHz Xtensa LX7 + vector extensions)
  • 8 MB Octal PSRAM + 8 MB Octal Flash
  • Genuine OV2640 2 MP camera (tested and soldered by Espressif – zero fakes)
  • Digital PDM microphone (MSM261S4030H0)
  • BME680 air quality sensor
  • Native USB-C (CH343P) – no more FTDI/CP210x
  • U.FL connector for external antenna
  • Price: 549–590 TL (official Turkish distributor, 1-year warranty)

How to Get It Running in Arduino IDE in 30 Seconds (2025 Updated Steps)

  1. Open Arduino IDE 2.3.3
  2. File → Preferences → Additional Boards Manager URLs:

    https://raw.githubusercontent.com/espressif/arduino-esp32/gh-pages/package_esp32_index.json

  3. Tools → Board → Boards Manager → search “esp32” → install esp32 by Espressif Systems v3.1.2
  4. Select these settings (don’t touch anything else):
    • Board: ESP32S3 Dev Module
    • USB CDC On Boot: Enabled
    • PSRAM: OPI PSRAM
    • Flash Size: 8MB
    • Partition Scheme: Huge App
    • Upload Mode: USB-OTG CDC (TinyUSB)
  5. Plug in the USB-C cable → port appears automatically → Upload

First working sketch (live stream in 5 seconds):cpp

 

#include "esp_camera.h"
#include "ESP32S3_EYE.h"  // comes ready in the Arduino package

void setup() {
  Serial.begin(115200);
  while (!Serial);

  if (esp_camera_init(&camera_config_s3_eye) != ESP_OK) {
    Serial.println("Camera init failed!");
    while (1);
  }

  WiFi.begin("Your_SSID", "Your_Password");
  while (WiFi.status() != WL_CONNECTED) delay(500);

  Serial.print("Live stream: http://");
  Serial.println(WiFi.localIP());

  startCameraServer();   // 1600×1200 stream + photo + face detection boxes
}

void loop() { delay(10000); }

Upload → Done → connect to the same Wi-Fi → open http://192.168.x.x
→ 2 MP live video + real-time face detection boxes appear instantly.Ready-to-Run 2025 Projects with Arduino IDE (single board, no extra parts)

  • Face recognition + Telegram notifications (Edge Impulse)
  • Baby cry detection + push video
  • Motion + sound triggered security camera
  • BME680 air quality + live stream in Home Assistant
  • Voice commands via microphone (“Turn on light” with ESP-SR)

Why You Should Still Buy the ESP32-S3-EYE in 2025

  • Zero risk of fake OV2640
  • True plug-and-play in Arduino IDE (no FTDI hassle)
  • Microphone + BME680 included for free
  • 8+8 MB Octal memory → 720p 30 fps + AI simultaneously
  • Official Espressif board → software support guaranteed until 2030+
  • Available in Turkey with warranty

If you’re an Arduino IDE user asking “What’s the best ESP32-S3 board in 2025?”,
there is still only one answer: ESP32-S3-EYE.LilyGo, TTGO, and AI-Thinker boards are nice, but none are as stable or as well-documented as Espressif’s own reference board.Just buy it, plug in the USB-C cable, and have a face-recognizing AI camera in 3 minutes.Official examples: github.com/espressif/esp-who/tree/master/examples

 

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