The Ultimate Birdfeeder

The email ESP32 Cam was sending only a partial or no pic so also added a SPIFFS format statement in the setup to correct this. Sends photo every 1/2 hr if bright enough. Removes photo from SPIFFS after email sent.

Code added to example from : https://randomnerdtutorials.com/esp32-cam-send-photos-email/#comment-715842

bool formatted = SPIFFS.format(); //formats SPIFFS if corrupt and only partial picture

void loop() {

    if (digitalRead(2) == LOW) digitalWrite(33, LOW); // TURN on LED if dark
    
   if (digitalRead(2) == HIGH) {
     digitalWrite(33, HIGH);
     capturePhotoSaveSpiffs();
     sendPhoto();
     SPIFFS.remove("FILE_PHOTO"); // remove photo after email sent
    delay (1800000);
   }
    
}

Added Email ESP32 Cam to send email with pic attached when we are away. Mounted to tripod with a coat hangar and hose clamp.

Includes a photoresistor in a voltage divider circuit so it only sends pics when it's bright enough.

I was thinking of sticking it on top of a servo to get various angles every few minutes for a security system.

I could also send the exact time to it from another controller that has a RTC connected using ESP-NOW so the emails are sent on the hour and half hour if bright enough.

Updated to include quick release toggle clamps to hold roof posts instead of large spring clamps.