Installing MicroPython on the ESP32
Installing MicroPython on the ESP32. 1. Preparation: Install Python (version 3.x) Install the esptool utility: pip install esptool Install the USB-UART drivers for your chip (e.g., CP210x or CH340) 2. Download the MicroPython firmware: Go to the official website Select the latest stable version (e.g., ESP32_GENERIC-20240222-v1.22.2.bin) 3. Connect the ESP32: Connect the board via USB Identify the COM port: Windows: Device Manager → Ports (COM and LPT) Linux/Mac: Run the command ls /dev/tty.* 4. Erase the flash memory: esptool.py --chip esp32 --port <COM_PORT> eras_flash Example for Windows: esptool.py --chip esp32 --port COM3 eras_flash 5. Write firmware: esptool.py --chip esp32 --port <COM_PORT> --baud 460800 write_flash -z 0x1000 <firmware.bin> Example for Linux: esptool.py --chip esp32 --port /dev/ttyUSB0 --baud 460800 write_flash -z 0x1000 ESP32_GENERIC-20240222-v1.22.2.bin 6. Verification: Install the terminal program: pip install pyserial Connect to the R...