ESP32-CAM: “Camera init failed (0xFFFFFFFF)” — Root Cause & Fix
I investigated and resolved the Common ESP32-CAM failure (“Camera init failed 0xFFFFFFFF”). Final fix combined: correct board profile & pin map (AI Thinker), stable 5V supply, reseated camera ribbon, clean flash + re-flash. The video walkthrough has helped thousands of makers (9K+) reproduce the fix quickly.
ViewAutomatic Spice Dispenser for Catfish
An automatic dispenser to monitor the distribution of spices in a popular catfish restaurant in Ghana. This was done for monitoring and accountability as the manager could not track the amount of spices required
Digitalized Water Meter System
Designed a digital-based retrofitting unit to enable automatic meter reading for magnetic water meter systems. The device calculates water consumption and provide customers with real-time monitoring and a reliable billing system
ViewSolar Electric Maize Dryer
A low-cost solar electric maize dryer designed to empower small-holder farmers to reduce postharvest losses by allowing farmers to dry maize in all weather situations
ViewWaste Busters
1. A device that alerts waste management companies when the bin is almost full.
2. A a container for waste so people do not have to bear the sight of overflowing waste
ViewCycle Water Pump
A bicycle water pump designed to help inhabitants of a village for easy access to water
ViewArduino Tutoring
My team and I assisted children at the Christ Faith Foster Home School to code C++ in the Arduino programming environment, as well as control several electronic components (LEDs, Servo motors, buzzers, LDRs, And Ultrasonic sensors.
ViewHydroelectric Turbine
Exploring the effects of turbines in hydroelectric power, my team and I designed a prototype of a turbine and connected it to a voltmeter. We varied the fluid velocity at 12.5cm and 3.1cm that confirmed metal, plastic, plexiglass, wood and cardboard as the most efficient material respectively
ViewLCD Sharp Shooter Game
An embedded systems LCD game programmed in C where a created soldier character earns digital points by fighting against enemies.
ViewElectronic Piano
After studying Physics II, my team and I designed an electronic piano using resistors and capacitors. This piano offers bluetooth connectivity and can play music through its speakers from the device connected
ViewWeighing Scale
A battery-powered weighing scale designed using a micro-controller and a load cell. The units of mass could switch between kg, g, or ounces. The percentage error compared to a real scale was a 3 to 4 % difference.
ViewWoodblock Charger
A charger made from wood. I applied the concept of conductivity of metals and made a charger using wood and metals. This woodblock charger was tested by charging a phone which worked perfectly