ESP32/ESP8266 Firmware: A Beginner's Guide to Flashing!

Want to add amazing new features to your ESP32 or ESP8266 without being a coding wizard? This beginner-friendly tutorial walks you through the entire process of flashing custom firmware. We'll demystify GitHub repositories, explain compiled vs. source code in plain English, and explore different tools for flashing. Stuck? We've got troubleshooting tips! And if you're feeling adventurous, we'll even show you how to compile and flash code using the Arduino IDE. Dive in and unleash the power of custom firmware!

Chapter Links
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00:00 Intro
01:16 Web-based Installers
05:29 Obtaining a Project's Code
08:08 Desktop Installers
11:36 Using the Arduino IDE
18:21 Additional Tips

Parts Shown/Used:
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ESP8266 NodeMCU: amzn.to/43sUATZ
ESP8266 Wemos D1 Mini: amzn.to/3F6LKTU
ESP32 (NodeMCU-Style): amzn.to/3Flxab8
ESP32 Mini: amzn.to/4javxe9
USB Data Cable: amzn.to/4jcoAJL

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Additional Links and Info:
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WLED Web Installer: install.wled.me/
Tasmota Web Installer: tasmota.github.io/install/
ESPHome Web Installer: web.esphome.io/
Arduino IDE Download: www.arduino.cc/en/software/

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USB to UART Drivers
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• CP201x (Windows or Mac): www.silabs.com/developer-tools/usb-to-uart-bridge-…
• _CH342, CH343, CH9102_:
Windows: www.wch.cn/downloads/CH343SER_ZIP.html
Mac: www.wch.cn/downloads/CH34XSER_MAC_ZIP.html
• _CH340, CH341_:
Windows: www.wch.cn/downloads/CH341SER_ZIP.html
Mac: www.wch.cn/downloads/CH341SER_MAC_ZIP.html

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