NeoEyes NE101 Sensing Camera

Overview

Event-Triggered. Battery-Efficient. Built for Vision AI Prototyping.

The CamThink NeoEyes NE101 is a developer-focused, battery-operated camera designed for ultra-low power image capture based on trigger events. With a fully modular structure, swappable components, and open-source firmware, NE101 enables fast and flexible deployment in outdoor and energy-constrained scenarios.

Ideal for wildlife monitoring, smart agriculture, and embedded vision use cases.

  Key Features

• Ultra-Low Power Consumption
  Supports up to 3+ years on AA batteries (10 photos/day). Also supports Type-C 5V power via onboard port (not externally exposed).

• Event-Triggered Capture
  Supports PIR, radar, or sound triggers to wake and capture only when needed.

• Modular Design
  Swap or upgrade camera, communication and power modules, and housing components with ease.

• Open Hardware & Firmware
  Includes open-source firmware and fully documented GPIO / interface specs for custom development.

• Flexible Communication
  Default Wi-Fi. Optional Cat-1 (LTE) and Wi-Fi HaLow modules available — see options

• IP67 Protection
  Built to withstand outdoor deployment in tough environments.

Modular Communication Options

Model	Communication Type	Frequency	Region
NE101	Wi-Fi	2.4GHz	Global
NE101-L01GL	LTE Cat.1	Global bands	All regions except NA
NE101-L02NA	LTE Cat.1	North America	North America only
NE101-HL00	WiFi-HaLow	868MHz	Europe, Asia
NE101-HL01	WiFi-HaLow	915MHz	North America

Communication modules plug into the front onboard socket. Driver-free, easy swap.

Modular & Customizable

NE101 features a 3-layer modular design (front/mid/rear). Each module — including lens, communication board, and battery housing — is detachable and replaceable via standardized interfaces.

       Modular Highlights

• Interchangeable camera modules (CPI or USB)

• Swappable communication modules (plug-in via pin header)

• TF card slot for local image storage

• 16-pin GPIO, UART, alarm input, and Type-C debugging

Specifications

Item	Description
MCU	ESP32-S3
RAM / Flash	8MB / 16MB
Camera	OV5640 CPI (default 120° FOV-3m), USB optional
Fill Light	Supported
Communication	Wi-Fi / Cat.1 / WiFi-HaLow optional
Power	4x AA Batteries / Type-C 5V via onboard port
I/O Interfaces	UART, 16-pin GPIO, Alarm
Storage	Micro-TF card
Operating Temp	-20°C ~ 50°C
IP Rating	IP67
Dimensions	77 × 77 × 48 mm
Certifications	CE / FCC / RoHS

      Built for Developer

• Open-source firmware with low-power image capture, MQTT, sleep scheduling, fill light control.

• 16-pin GPIO interface for PIR, radar, temperature and other sensor inputs.

• MQTT-ready, lightweight data transfer support.

• Hardware + Software Guide for rapid prototyping and scaling.

      Outdoor-Ready Design

• IP67 waterproof housing

• Tempered glass lens window

• Supports wall, pole, and bracket mounting. See mounting kits

• Compatible with CamThink original accessories

     What’s in the Box

• 1 × NE101 Camera

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

• 1 × Quick Start Guide

      Additional modules and accessories sold separately.

  Batteries not included. Please source separately.

NeoEyes NE101 Datasheet