So I got my order of supplies the other day of 3 ESP32 microcontrollers and an ESP32-Cam and I have to say I am thrilled with the rabbet hole I have just started down.
My first little project was to set up the ESP32-CAM and get it loaded with ESPHome. I then installed a script that streams the video feed picked by a Home Assistant integration. Nice.
The next project, however, is to create an energy meter that records the flashing light on the Gas and Electric meter and reports back to the Home Assistant Energy dashboard to monitor power usage in the home.
Wish me luck
Phil GB