Getting Started
Last revision 2026/01/14
This guide details the process of installing the CH340 driver and configuring the Arduino IDE for FireBeetle ESP32, offering clear steps for a seamless setup.
Install Driver
FireBeetle-ESP32 adopts CH340 serial chip that can be used without driver among most devices. If you find the driver is not installed automatically after plugging into the device, you can install it manually: click to download the CH340 driver program.
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Configure Software Environment
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Plug FireBeetle to your computer, install the driver manually.
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Add FireBeetle Board URL to Arduino IDE: Open Arduino IDE, File->Preferences, find Additional Boards Manager URLs. https://downloadcd.dfrobot.com.cn/boards/package_DFRobot_index.json
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Copy the link and paste in the blank, then click OK.
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Open Tools->Board->Boards Manager, wait for automatic update, then find and install FireBeetle-ESP32.
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Now, the development environment has been installed, you can use it like a normal Arduino board.
When the main board is installed under the Linux or MAC environment, you need to install the pyserial module onto the terminal using the command
sudo easy_install pyserial.
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