About This Guide This user guide introduces the basic features and operations of the ESP32-DevKitC. The document is structured as follows: Chapter Title Content Chapter 1 Overview Introduction to the ESP32-DevKitC. Chapter 2 Download Process Introduction to the boot modes and download operations.
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Table of Contents 1. Overview ..........................2. Download Process ......................... 2.1. Create Serial Communication ....................2.2. Set Download Mode and SPI Boot Mode .................. 2.3. Download Methods ........................2.3.1. Use ESP32 DOWNLOAD TOOL ................... 2.3.2. Use Python Scripts ....................... 2.4. Check the Serial Output ......................
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1. Overview Overview ESP32-DevKitC is a small-sized ESP32-based development board produced by Espressif. Most of the I/O pins are led out to the pin headers on both sides for easy interfacing. Developers can connect these pins to peripherals as needed. Standard headers also make development easy and convenient when using a breadboard.
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1 × USB cable • 2.1. Create Serial Communication Connect the ESP32-DevKitC to the PC using the USB cable. Check the list of identified external COM ports in the Windows Device Manager and confirm the COM port number of the ESP32-DevKitC.
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On the terminal, set the current directory to where the downloaded Python scripts are saved, and then type in the following commands: python esptool.py -b 115200 COM3 write_flash -ff 0x0 -il 0x00 0x1000 bootloader.bin 0x4000 partitions_singleapp.bin 0x10000 testje.bin Espressif ! /! 3 5 2016.11...
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Launch the serial terminal on the PC and press the “EN” button on the development board. The system is now expected to enter the SPI boot mode and output the following: Figure 2-3. SPI Boot Mode Output Espressif ! /! 4 5 2016.11...
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