ESP32 Drowsiness Detection & Vibration Logger Kit
ESP32 Camera Drowsiness Detection & Vibration Logger Kit
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
You'll assemble a dashboard-ready device that watches the driver's eyes with an OV2640 camera, runs MobileNetV1 blink classification on an ESP32-S3, and instantly activates a buzzer and vibration motor the moment microsleep is detected - while logging every vibration spike and alert event to an SD card with real-time timestamps. This kit puts a professional-grade driver safety prototype onto your bench, ready for testing in a 12V vehicle or lab setup.
What You'll Build
A compact ESP32 unit that frames the eye region, classifies blink rate in real time, and warns with audible and haptic feedback. You'll also have a fully timestamped log of vehicle vibrations and drowsiness events, giving you the data needed to refine algorithms or demonstrate a working proof of concept for automotive diagnostics, hackathons, or research.
What You'll Learn
- Deploying MobileNetV1 on a resource-constrained ESP32-S3 microcontroller
- Interfacing the OV2640 camera and optimising capture for low-latency inference
- Designing a real-time alert system with an active buzzer and vibration motor via BC547 transistor switching
- Logging sensor data with DS3231 RTC timestamps and managing files on a MicroSD module
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| ESP32-S3 Dev Board | 1 |
| OV2640 Camera Module | 1 |
| Active Buzzer | 1 |
| Coin Vibration Motor | 1 |
| BC547 Transistor | 1 |
| LM2596 Buck Converter | 1 |
| 0.96in OLED | 1 |
| DS3231 RTC | 1 |
| MicroSD Module | 1 |
| 100nF Capacitors | 10 |
| 4.7k? Resistors | 5 |
| PCB Prototype Board | 2 |
| 12V Car PSU | 1 |
| Enclosure Box | 1 |
| Soldering Iron | 1 |
| Solder Wire | 1 |
Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately
| Factor | Sourcing Separately | Compoden Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility checks | You verify every part | Pre-tested as a system |
| Build support | Forums and scattered tutorials | AI companion trained on this exact project |
| Time to first working build | Days of debugging | Hours, with step-by-step guidance |
| Shipping coordination | Multiple sellers, multiple delays | One shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days |
Who This Kit Is For
B.Tech/M.Tech students in ECE, EEE, or automotive engineering building embedded vision projects, Smart India Hackathon teams solving driver safety challenges, ATL Tinkering Lab mentors who need a complete advanced electronics project, and professionals prototyping real-time monitoring tools. Researchers at IIT, NIT, VIT, and BITS Pilani will find it ideal for edge-AI experiments and proof-of-concept demos.
Built and Backed by Compoden
Every Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project - accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.
What if I get stuck during the build?
Scan the QR code to talk to the AI companion - it knows every connection and step for this kit. For trickier problems, reach us on WhatsApp and we'll help within hours.
Can this system be used directly in a commercial vehicle?
This kit is a prototyping platform, not a certified safety device. It demonstrates the core technology and can be the base for a production design, but it should not be relied upon in a running vehicle without extensive testing and regulatory approval.
How accurate is the drowsiness detection under real driving conditions?
The MobileNetV1 classifier is trained on blink patterns from multiple driver-eye datasets. It performs reliably in cabin-typical lighting, though very harsh sunlight or darkness may require simple IR-LED supplementation as described in the build guide.
Does the device need Wi-Fi to operate?
No. The blink classification and vibration logging run entirely on the ESP32-S3, so the system works stand-alone. Wi-Fi is only needed if you later wish to stream data to a cloud dashboard.
Automotive Diagnostics - OV2640 captures eye region. MobileNetV1 blink rate classifier on ESP32-S3 triggers buzzer on drowsiness.
What's in this kit
Choose your assembly option:
- Soldering Kit - 25W soldering iron, 60/40 solder wire, flux, and small perfboard for permanent assembly.
- Breadboard Combo - 800-point full-size breadboard with 65-piece jumper wire pack for solderless prototyping.
Shipping Information
- Prepaid Orders: ₹75 for orders up to ₹999, FREE shipping above ₹999
- COD Orders: ₹125 shipping + ₹50 COD fee = ₹175 total
- Delivery Timeline: Dispatch in 1-2 days, delivery in 2-7 days depending on location
Returns & Warranty
- 7-Day Return: Manufacturing defects only (approval required)
- Warranty: 7 days from delivery
- Non-Returnable: Batteries, consumables, cut wires, clearance items