<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[M5Stack S3 SE internal &#x2F; external camera coding]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Subject: Technical Support Request: CoreS3 SE Camera Init Failure &amp; External Camera Communication</p>
<p dir="auto">I need assistance with a project involving the M5Stack CoreS3 SE, TimerCam X, and Unit CamS3. I am currently facing two specific issues:</p>
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<p dir="auto">CoreS3 SE Internal Camera Initialization Failure<br />
I am attempting to run the standard camera test code provided for the CoreS3 series. The device fails to initialize the camera.<br />
• Hardware: M5Stack CoreS3 SE<br />
• Error: Camera Initialization Failed<br />
• Question: Can you confirm if the "SE" model has a physical GC0308 camera sensor? There appears to be a front facing camera above the display. If so, is there specific firmware/libraries I should be using to avoid these initialization errors in my project code?</p>
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<p dir="auto">Inter-Device Communication (CoreS3 &lt;-&gt; External Cameras)<br />
I am unable to establish communication between the CoreS3 SE and my external cameras (TimerCam X and Unit CamS3).<br />
• Goal: I need the external cameras to send data/feed to the CoreS3.  Can the grove port be used?<br />
• Issue: I cannot get them to pair or exchange data using the standard Unit examples. I’ve coded both the camera and processor and connected them via a grove connection.<br />
• Request: Could you point me toward a specific example project (Arduino or UIFlow) that demonstrates ESP-NOW or HTTP communication between a CoreS3 host and these specific remote camera units?</p>
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]]></description><link>https://community.m5stack.com/topic/8044/m5stack-s3-se-internal-external-camera-coding</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:48:29 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://community.m5stack.com/topic/8044.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:08:38 GMT</pubDate><ttl>60</ttl><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to M5Stack S3 SE internal &#x2F; external camera coding on Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:01:06 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Hello <a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="/user/infraready" aria-label="Profile: infraready">@<bdi>infraready</bdi></a></p>
<p dir="auto">indeed on the pictures the back of both SE and Lite are marked SE - strange.</p>
<p dir="auto">Anyways, have you tied to burn and run the M5CoreS3 demo <a href="https://github.com/m5stack/CoreS3-UserDemo/tree/main/firmware" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc">firmware</a>? This should give you a good indication about whether the camera works or not.</p>
<p dir="auto">Please note: I do not have an M5CoreS3 Lite to test this myself.</p>
<p dir="auto">Thanks<br />
Felix</p>
]]></description><link>https://community.m5stack.com/post/30535</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.m5stack.com/post/30535</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[felmue]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:01:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to M5Stack S3 SE internal &#x2F; external camera coding on Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:08:15 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto"><a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="/user/felmue" aria-label="Profile: felmue">@<bdi>felmue</bdi></a> thanks. So despite the back of the sensor being marked SE, from the link you have provided I can say it’s actually the Lite! While this is the case, I’m still unable to get the internal/ external camera to work. Any help would be appreciated.</p>
]]></description><link>https://community.m5stack.com/post/30534</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://community.m5stack.com/post/30534</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[infraready]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 21:08:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reply to M5Stack S3 SE internal &#x2F; external camera coding on Wed, 28 Jan 2026 19:37:10 GMT]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p dir="auto">Hello <a class="plugin-mentions-user plugin-mentions-a" href="/user/infraready" aria-label="Profile: infraready">@<bdi>infraready</bdi></a></p>
<p dir="auto">Re: 1. no, M5CoreS3 SE does <strong>not</strong> have a built-in camera. See comparison <a href="https://docs.m5stack.com/en/core/M5CoreS3%20SE?id=product%20comparison" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow ugc">here</a>.</p>
<p dir="auto">Thanks<br />
Felix</p>
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