# Proton AI Core

## Docs

- [Proton AI Core Hardware Overview: Components & Layout](https://docs.protonverse.io/getting-started/hardware-overview.md): Tour the Proton AI Core hardware: ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 module, USB-C programming port, FPC camera connector, GPIO headers, and 3.3 V power regulation.
- [Quick Start Guide: Set Up Your Proton AI Core Board](https://docs.protonverse.io/getting-started/quickstart.md): Set up Proton AI Core in minutes. Install drivers, configure Arduino IDE or PlatformIO, and run your first sketch on the ESP32-S3 board.
- [Running AI Inference with TFLite Micro on Proton AI Core](https://docs.protonverse.io/guides/ai-inference.md): Run TensorFlow Lite Micro models on Proton AI Core's ESP32-S3 for on-device image classification, object detection, and other edge AI tasks.
- [Capturing Images with OV2640 and OV3660 on ESP32-S3](https://docs.protonverse.io/guides/camera.md): Initialize the OV2640 or OV3660 camera on Proton AI Core and capture JPEG images using the esp32-camera library in Arduino or PlatformIO.
- [Proton AI Core Example Projects and Starter Sketches](https://docs.protonverse.io/guides/examples.md): Ready-to-use example sketches for Proton AI Core covering camera streaming, Wi-Fi image upload, BLE sensor nodes, and person detection.
- [Wi-Fi and Bluetooth BLE Connectivity on Proton AI Core](https://docs.protonverse.io/guides/wifi-bluetooth.md): Connect Proton AI Core to Wi-Fi networks and use Bluetooth 5.0 BLE to communicate wirelessly with sensors, mobile apps, and other devices.
- [Camera Modules for Proton AI Core: OV2640 & OV3660](https://docs.protonverse.io/hardware/cameras.md): Supported camera modules for Proton AI Core: compare OV2640 and OV3660 specifications, and learn how to connect and initialize your camera.
- [Proton AI Core GPIO and Peripheral Pinout Reference](https://docs.protonverse.io/hardware/pinout.md): GPIO pinout reference for Proton AI Core. Maps each physical header pin to ESP32-S3 function, including UART, SPI, I2C, and camera interface pins.
- [Proton AI Core: Full Technical Specifications Reference](https://docs.protonverse.io/hardware/specifications.md): Complete technical specifications for the Proton AI Core ESP32-S3 board: processor, memory, connectivity, camera, power, and dimensions.
- [Proton AI Core: ESP32-S3 Edge AI Development Board](https://docs.protonverse.io/introduction.md): Proton AI Core is an ESP32-S3-WROOM-1 development board built for edge AI, with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, and OV2640/OV3660 camera support.
- [Proton AI Platform: Coming Soon — Feature Preview](https://docs.protonverse.io/platform/overview.md): The Proton AI Platform is a coming-soon cloud dashboard for OTA model deployment, device monitoring, and fleet management of Proton AI Core devices.
- [Downloads & Documentation Files for Proton AI Core](https://docs.protonverse.io/resources/downloads.md): Download Proton AI Core schematics, pinout diagrams, CAD files, USB drivers, and other technical resources for hardware development.
- [Proton AI Core FAQ: Setup, Power, and Compatibility](https://docs.protonverse.io/resources/faq.md): Answers to common questions about Proton AI Core: IDE support, power options, camera modules, OTA updates, and the Proton AI Platform.
- [Proton AI Core Troubleshooting: Fixes for Common Issues](https://docs.protonverse.io/resources/troubleshooting.md): Diagnose and fix common Proton AI Core issues including upload errors, camera failures, Wi-Fi problems, missing COM ports, and boot loops.
- [Configure Arduino IDE 2.x for Proton AI Core Board](https://docs.protonverse.io/setup/arduino.md): Install and configure Arduino IDE 2.x to program Proton AI Core. Add the ESP32 board package, select ESP32S3 Dev Module, and upload your first sketch.
- [Installing USB-to-Serial Drivers for Proton AI Core](https://docs.protonverse.io/setup/drivers.md): Install the correct USB-to-serial driver for your operating system to connect Proton AI Core to your computer for programming and serial monitoring.
- [PlatformIO Setup and Configuration for Proton AI Core](https://docs.protonverse.io/setup/platformio.md): Configure PlatformIO to build and flash Proton AI Core projects. Set up platformio.ini with the ESP32-S3 board target and upload your first firmware.