NeoEyes NE101 Modular Sensing Camera

NeoEyes NE101 Camera

The CamThink NeoEyes NE101 Series is a developer-first, battery-powered vision camera platform built on ESP32-S3, designed for event-triggered image capture in ultra-low-power outdoor deployments.

With a modular hardware architecture and open-source firmware, NE101 enables fast prototyping and flexible customization for wildlife monitoring, smart agriculture, and other energy-constrained IoT vision applications.

NOTE: SKU differences are defined by the communication module only.

Key Features

Ultra-Low Power Operation

Optimized for long-term deployment. Up to 3+ years on 4×AA batteries (10 photos/day).
Optional Type-C 5V power for development and debugging.

Event-Triggered Capture

Supports PIR, radar, and sound triggers, waking only when events occur.

Modular Architecture

3-layer modular design with swappable camera, communication, and power modules.

Open Hardware & Firmware

Open-source firmware with documented GPIO, UART, and interfaces.

Outdoor-Ready

IP67 waterproof enclosure, tempered glass lens, and multiple mounting options.

Default camera: OV5640, 120° FOV, 3m focus (pre-installed). Other lenses sold separately.

NE101 Communication SKUs Explained

The NeoEyes NE101 Series is available in multiple pre-configured SKUs, each including a specific communication module optimized for different regions and connectivity needs.

All communication modules are plug-in, driver-free, and user-replaceable via the front onboard socket.

Important:
When you purchase a specific NE101 SKU, the corresponding communication module is included by default.
Additional communication modules are optional accessories and can be purchased separately if needed.

NE101 Standard (Wi-Fi)

• Communication: 2.4GHz Wi-Fi

• Region: Global

• Best for: Local networks, lab testing, short-range deployments

NE101 Cat.1 Global (Ex. NA)

• Communication: LTE Cat.1

• Region: Global bands (excluding North America)

• Best for: Cellular deployments in Europe, Asia, and other non-NA regions

• Use case: Remote outdoor monitoring without local Wi-Fi

NE101 Cat.1 North America

• Communication: LTE Cat.1

• Region: North America only

• Best for: Cellular deployments in the US and Canada

• Use case: Wildlife monitoring, agriculture, infrastructure monitoring in NA

NE101 Wi-Fi HaLow (868 MHz)

• Communication: Wi-Fi HaLow

• Frequency: 868 MHz

• Region: Europe, parts of Asia

• Best for: Long-range, low-power mesh or sparse infrastructure deployments

NE101 Wi-Fi HaLow (915 MHz) – North America

• Communication: Wi-Fi HaLow

• Frequency: 915 MHz

• Region: North America

• Best for: Long-range, low-power deployments in NA

Modular & Customizable by Design

• Interchangeable camera modules (CPI or USB)

• Swappable communication modules

• Micro-TF card

• 16-pin GPIO, UART, and alarm input

• Type-C port for debugging and development

This modular architecture allows developers to reuse the same core hardware while easily adapting connectivity and peripherals for different projects, regions, or deployment scenarios.

Specifications

What’s in the Box

• 1 × NeoEyes NE101 Camera (SKU-specific communication module)

• 1 × OV5640 Lens Module (120° FOV, 3m focus, pre-installed)

Batteries not included.
Additional modules and accessories are sold separately.