ESP32-Cam 4.0Beta - Use Case

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ESP32-Cam 4.0Beta - Use Case

I have spent the last few days trying to reduce the Original ESP32-CAM Example Software down to something more usable and predictable, I was having difficulty but was making good progress. My main goal was to remove the face detection (crap) and reduce the control menu and add Flash (light) control.

BUT then, I found your efforts of doing the same as 4.0 Beta - MANY, many - Thanks.

My only minor difficulty of using 4.0 Beta was that I can not use OTA and I had NOT noticed your note about selecting another board library which supports the necessary syntax. My fix was to "#ifndef NO-OTA" around that section of the code. For simplicity, I would suggest the same for your next release.

I have three use cases for my ESP32-CAMs, each will use 4.0Beta with some sight modifications: An additional "public read only port" will be added which can be "streamed" and/or "captured" just the video. A public IP Address and obscure firewall Port which will be managed and configured on our main router will be used to provide the access.

Just FYI: Our three use cases are similar, but different.

1. A neighbor-shared Parcel Deliver Monitor Camera (the camera will not be on my network)
2. A Propane Tank Gauge monitor for my son (most often checked from his work location).
3. A CNC Router Table Spindle Camera for our current wood working customer (this single public port will be changed at the main IP Router for each new customer).

Each of these cameras will not be on or near my LAB Access Point nor my subnet.

The addition of a third Configurable Public Port will be key for my use.

I expect other uses will follow.

Again, THANKS for your efforts.

Regards,
Eldon Brown - WA0UWH