Introduction
ESP32 is one of the most popular microcontrollers for IoT development. In this guide, we will walk through setting up your first ESP32 project.
What You Need
- ESP32 development board
- Arduino IDE or VS Code with PlatformIO
- USB cable (data-capable)
- Basic jumper wires and LEDs
Installing Arduino IDE
Download Arduino IDE from the official website. Open Preferences and add the ESP32 board manager URL. Then install "esp32 by Espressif Systems" from Boards Manager.
Your First Sketch
Select your ESP32 board, pick the correct COM port, and upload the classic Blink sketch. If the onboard LED blinks, congratulations — your setup is working perfectly.
Conclusion
You are now ready to explore the world of IoT with ESP32. Stay tuned for more tutorials from IoTGenix.