Prusa Connect ESP32-CAM — 3D Print Monitoring Camera
Official Prusa firmware for ESP32 camera boards that streams live video to Prusa Connect cloud for remote 3D print monitoring — backed by Prusa Research with support for multiple ESP32-S3 boards.
Overview
Prusa Connect ESP32-CAM (411+ GitHub stars) is official firmware from Prusa Research that turns ESP32 camera boards into 3D print monitoring cameras. It captures periodic snapshots and streams them to Prusa Connect — Prusa's cloud platform for remote printer management. Point it at your print bed to monitor prints from anywhere in the world.
Key Features
- Prusa Connect Integration: Direct cloud upload to Prusa Connect dashboard — view your printer from any browser
- Periodic Snapshots: Configurable capture interval for time-lapse creation and remote monitoring
- Multiple Board Support: Officially supports several ESP32-S3 camera boards including the T-Camera S3
- WiFi Setup: Easy WiFi configuration via captive portal
- Low Resource: Lightweight firmware focused on reliable photo capture and upload
- Time-Lapse: Captured images can be assembled into time-lapse videos of your prints
Getting Started
Flash the firmware via the Prusa web flasher or PlatformIO. Connect to the WiFi captive portal to configure network settings. Link to your Prusa Connect account by entering the device token. Mount the T-Camera S3 with a view of your print bed — snapshots begin uploading immediately.
Why This Project
Backed by Prusa Research (one of the largest 3D printer manufacturers), this is production-quality firmware with reliable cloud integration. The T-Camera S3 with its OV2640 sensor and compact form factor is ideal for mounting near a 3D printer. Unlike generic ESP32-CAM streaming solutions, this integrates directly into Prusa's printer management ecosystem.
