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Beginner’s Guide: ESP32 WROOM Setup with Arduino IDE

ESP32 WROOM

Beginner's Guide: ESP32 WROOM Setup with Arduino IDE

Welcome to RoboThings! Today, we’re diving into the world of ESP32 WROOM with the Arduino IDE. The ESP32 WROOM is a powerful microcontroller with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, perfect for IoT projects. This guide will walk you through setting up your ESP32 WROOM for the first time using the Arduino IDE, complete with images and necessary libraries.

What You’ll Need

  • ESP32-CAM wroom module
  • Micro USB cable
  • Arduino IDE installed on your computer
  • Download and install the CP2102 drivers for Windows in case USB port not showing

Step 1: Install the Arduino IDE

If you haven’t already, download and install the Arduino IDE from the official Arduino website.

Step 2: Install ESP32 in Arduino IDE

  1. Open the Arduino IDE.
  2. Go to File > Preferences.
  3. In the “Additional Board Manager URLs” field, add the following URL
  4. Click OK and go to Tools > Board > Board Manager.
				
					https://dl.espressif.com/dl/package_esp32_index.json
  1. Click OK and go to Tools > Board > Board Manager.
  2. Search for “ESP32” and install the “ESP32 by Espressif Systems” package.

 

Step 3: Connecting ESP32 WROOM to Your Computer

  • Connect the ESP32

    Use a micro USB cable to connect your ESP32 WROOM to your computer. Ensure the cable is data-capable, not just for charging.

  • Select the ESP32 Board

    In the Arduino IDE, go to Tools > Board, and select “ESP32 Dev Module or ESP32 Wrover Module “.

  • Select the Port

    Go to Tools > Port and select the port to which your ESP32 is connected. This will typically look like COM3, COM4 on Windows or /dev/ttyUSB0 on Linux/Mac.

Step 4: Uploading Your First Sketch

  • Open Blink Example

    Navigate to File > Examples > 01.Basics > Blink. This will open the Blink example sketch, which is a simple program that blinks the onboard LED.

     

  • Modify the Sketch

    Ensure the LED_BUILTIN is set correctly for ESP32. Modify the Blink sketch to:

				
					void setup() {
  pinMode(2, OUTPUT); // Set GPIO2 (built-in LED) as output
}

void loop() {
  digitalWrite(2, HIGH); // Turn the LED on
  delay(1000);           // Wait for a second
  digitalWrite(2, LOW);  // Turn the LED off
  delay(1000);           // Wait for a second
}

Upload the Sketch

Click the Upload button (right arrow icon). The code will compile and upload to your ESP32. If successful, you’ll see a “Done uploading” message.

Step 5: Verifying the Blink

    1. If everything is set up correctly, the onboard LED on your ESP32 WROOM should start blinking at one-second intervals.

       

       

       

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve successfully set up your ESP32 WROOM with the Arduino IDE and uploaded your first sketch. This is just the beginning; the ESP32’s capabilities with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth open up a world of possibilities for your IoT projects. Stay tuned for more tutorials on advanced projects with ESP32 here on RoboThings!

References

Feel free to leave any questions or comments below. Happy tinkering!

ESP32-Development-Board-with-WifiBluetooth-Pinout

Troubleshooting:

  • Reset the Module: If the upload fails, press the RESET button on the ESP32 and try uploading the sketch again.
  • Check Connections: Ensure the ESP3  is properly connected with micro usb.
  • Serial Monitor: Use the Serial Monitor to check for any error messages that can help diagnose issues.
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Aman

Download the CP2102 drivers for Windows in case USB port not showing

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