HomeHome AutomationProgramming ESP32 on Arduino IDE just got easier

Programming ESP32 on Arduino IDE just got easier

Add ESP32 to Arduino IDE in moments

The ESP8266 may not be the newest on the block but has excellent support and a super-easy installation guide if you want to write scripts using Arduino IDE. Now ESP32 got the same treatment and what once had been a complicated setup process is a 3 step solution. Programming ESP32 on Arduino IDE just got easier.

ESP32 on Arduino IDE

If you went through the painstaking tutorial on how to add the Programming ESP32 on Arduino IDE, you will be pleased to know, all that can be achieved in a couple of moments.  You can remove all libraries manually, or just reinstall the Arduino IDE altogether – the choice is yours, but if you don’t you will end up with duplicated boards in the board manager and no clear way of knowing which boards have been updated.

Go to Arduino IDE Preferences and add/replace (depending on your case) int he Board Manager URLs. ESP32 link here are the links for you

ESP8266

http://arduino.esp8266.com/stable/package_esp8266com_index.json

ESP32

https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json

Both (separated by comma)

http://arduino.esp8266.com/stable/package_esp8266com_index.json,https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json

Once this is done, search for ESP8266/32 in the board manager and install the libraries. The installation is as simple as that and you will always have the latest libraries ESP32 on Arduino IDE. 

Hope you will enjoy this little tip. If so, consider buying me a coffee!

PayPal

Nothing says "Thank you" better than keeping my coffee jar topped up!

Patreon

Support me on Patreon and get an early access to tutorial files and videos.

image/svg+xml

Bitcoin (BTC)

Use this QR to keep me caffeinated with BTC: 1FwFqqh71mUTENcRe9q4s9AWFgoc8BA9ZU

Smart Ideas with

Automate your space in with these ecosystems and integrate it with other automation services

client-image
client-image
client-image
client-image
client-image
client-image
client-image
client-image
client-image

Learn NodeRED

NodeRED for beginners: 1. Why do you need a NodeRED server?

0
To server or not to server? That's a very silly question!

Best Automation Projects

Tuya SDK for beginners: Intro to Tuya Cloud API

0
Working with Tuya Cloud API. A guide to Cloud automation for beginners, get started with REST!

NEST your old thermostat under $5

0
Nest-ing up your older thermostat under $5

Sonoff Zigbee Bridge – review

0
Sonoff line up will soon include Sonoff Zigbee Bridge and more Zigbee sensors - here is the first look

DIY Smart Washing Machine – for about 15 bucks!

0
Learn how to add washing machine notifications to your Google Home on the cheap

Nora – Google Assistant in NodeRED

0
Integrate Google Assistant with NodeRED thanks to Nora - NodeRED home automation

Smart Home

Multi-lights for your ceiling from Aqara

0
This is the biggest light I held in my hands so far. It's ZigBee and it comes from Aqara - meet Aqara Ceiling Light T1M

Almost the fastest PIR sensor you can buy

0
ITEAD introduced a new ZigBee sensor - Sonoff PIR (SNZB-03P) which is also the fastest PIR sensor in their line up. Is it good? Read more!

Smart Panel automation by Tuya

0
I'm checking out two smart panels by Tuya. Both run Linux systems, fit inside the wall switch cavity and offer a range of automation options

Adding Matter to Sonoff BasicR4

0
Sonoff goes back to basics with Sonoff BasciR4 - a new and improved basic smart relay - and I'm about to add Matter to it (and Tasmota)

Sonoff Presence Sensor (SNZB-06P) is not what you think

0
This mm wave radar sensor combines cool tech and ZigBee 3.0, but it's not what you think it is. Closer look at Sonoff Presence Sensor