How to use the PlatformIO debugger on the ESP32 using an ESP-prog
Brian Lough
In this video we learn how to use the PlatformIO debugger on our ESP32 projects using an ESP-prog. We will go through the setting up of the ESP-Prog, setup of PlatfromIO and how to use it and then go through the basics of using the debugger.
For full instruction check out the following: Instructables: https://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Use-a-Debugger-on-an-ESP32 Hackster.io: https://www.hackster.io/brian-lough/how-to-use-the-platformio-debugger-on-the-esp32-using-an-esp-f633b6
Timestamps: 0:10 Hardware Required 0:52 Driver Installation 1:36 PlatformIO Setup 2:54 Debugging Setup
Hardware:
ESP-Prog:
- Exact one I bought*: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWbC8h8
- $5 cheaper (not tested)*: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_dWbC8h8
ESP32 Boards:
- D1 Mini 32*: http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/C6ds4my
- Adafruit Feather Huzzah32: https://www.adafruit.com/product/3405
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- D1 Mini 32 Version: https://www.tindie.com/products/brianlough/esp32-minikit-debug-shield/
- Feather Huzzah32 Version: https://www.tindie.com/products/brianlough/feather-huzzah-32-debug-shield/
External Links:
PlatformIO: https://platformio.org/
ESP-Prog PlatformIO page: https://docs.platformio.org/en/latest/plus/debug-tools/esp-prog.html
FTDI Drivers: https://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm
Zadig: https://zadig.akeo.ie/
Andreass Spiess Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psMqilqlrRQ
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