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Learn ESP32 with Arduino IDE
This is practical course where you’ll learn how to take the most out of the ESP32 using the Arduino IDE. This is our complete guide to program the ESP32 with Arduino IDE, including projects, tips, and tricks!
Continue ReadingBetter Debugging for Arduino IDE: SerialDebugApp (Part 3)
The SerialDebug library created by João Lopes allows you to improve debugging for Arduino IDE. In this article he’ll show you how to use the SerialDebugAp, companion app of the SerialDebug library.
Continue ReadingBetter Debugging for Arduino IDE using Software Debugger (Part 2)
The SerialDebug library created by João Lopes allows you to improve debugging for the Arduino IDE. In this article he’ll show you how to use the simple software debugger of the SerialDebug library that has most functionalities of an hardware debugger.
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Build 25 cool Arduino projects with our course even with no prior experience!Better Debugging for Arduino IDE: SerialDebug Library (Part 1)
The SerialDebug library allows you to improve and do better debugging in Arduino IDE. In this post, João Lopes (creator of the SerialDebug library) shows you how use it in your projects.
Continue ReadingESP32 Flash Memory – Store Permanent Data (Write and Read)
In this article we’ll show you how to store and read values from the ESP32 flash memory using Arduino IDE. The data saved in the flash memory remains there even when the ESP32 resets or when power is removed. As an example we’ll show you how to save the last GPIO state.
Continue ReadingESP32/ESP8266 MicroPython Web Server – Control Outputs
Learn how to build a web server to control the ESP32 or ESP8266 outputs using MicroPython framework. As an example we’ll build a web server with ON and OFF buttons to control the on-board LED of the ESP32/ESP8266. We’ll use sockets and the Python socket API.
Continue ReadingESP32 PWM with Arduino IDE
In this tutorial we’ll show you how to generate PWM signals with the ESP32 using Arduino IDE. As an example we’ll build a simple circuit that dims an LED using the LED PWM controller of the ESP32. We’ll also show you how you can get the same PWM signal on different GPIOs at the same […]
Continue ReadingMicroPython with ESP32 and ESP8266: Interacting with GPIOs
In this article we’re going to take a look on how to interact with the ESP32 and ESP8266 GPIOs using MicroPython. We’ll show you how to read digital and analog inputs, how to control digital outputs and how to generate PWM signals.
Continue ReadingESP32 Web Server using SPIFFS (SPI Flash File System)
In this tutorial we’ll show you how to build a web server that serves HTML and CSS files stored on the ESP32 filesystem. Instead of having to write the HTML and CSS text into the Arduino sketch, we’ll create separated HTML and CSS files. For demonstration purposes, the web server we’ll build controls an ESP32 […]
Continue ReadingInstall ESP32 Filesystem Uploader on Arduino IDE
The ESP32 contains a Serial Peripheral Interface Flash File System (SPIFFS). SPIFFS is a lightweight filesystem created for microcontrollers with a flash chip, which are connected by SPI bus, like the ESP32 flash memory. In this article we’re going to show how to easily upload files to the ESP32 filesystem using a plugin for the […]
Continue ReadingMicroPython Programming Basics with ESP32 and ESP8266
MicroPython is a re-implementation of Python programming language targeted for microcontrollers and embedded systems like the ESP32 or ESP8266.
Continue ReadingGetting Started with MicroPython on ESP32 and ESP8266
Learn how to get started with MicroPython firmware on the ESP32 and ESP8266. We’ll introduce you to MicroPython, show you the differences between MicroPython and regular Python, and how to program your ESP based boards with MicroPython using uPyCraft IDE. After completing this guide, you’ll have your first LED blinking using MicroPython.
Continue ReadingFlash/Upload MicroPython Firmware to ESP32 and ESP8266
This posts shows how to flash MicroPython firmware to ESP32/ESP8266 boards using the uPyCraft IDE software. It works on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X.
Continue ReadingInstall uPyCraft IDE – Windows PC Instructions
There are different firmwares that you can use to program the ESP32 and ESP8266 boards. If you want to program the ESP32 or ESP8266 board using the MicroPython firmware, we recommend using uPyCraft IDE. uPyCraft IDE runs in any major operating system. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to install the uPyCraft IDE for […]
Continue ReadingInstall uPyCraft IDE – Mac OS X Instructions
There are different firmwares that you can use to program the ESP32 and ESP8266 boards. If you want to program the ESP32 or ESP8266 board using the MicroPython firmware, we recommend using uPyCraft IDE. uPyCraft IDE runs in any major operating system. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to install the uPyCraft IDE for […]
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