Add ESP32 board to Arduino IDE
This tutorial guides users through the process of adding an ESP32 development board to Arduino IDE, specifically version 1.8.X, with applicable steps for version 2.X.X, including instructions on adding board URL links, downloading updates, and managing board options efficiently.
This tutorial demonstrates how to add the ESP32 development board in Arduino IDE version 1.8.X. The method for adding the ESP32 development board in Arduino version 2.X.X is similar to the one described in this tutorial.
Adding the Board URL Link
- Open Arduino IDE and click File->Preferences
- Click the button as shown in the image below
- Enter the JSON link and click "OK"
- Stable version: https://espressif.github.io/arduino-esp32/package_esp32_index.json
- Development version: https://espressif.github.io/arduino-esp32/package_esp32_dev_index.json
Downloading/Updating the Board
- Open Tools -> Board: -> Boards Manager...
- After the board index download is complete, search for "ESP32" and click "Install" or "Update" (it is recommended to install the latest version)
- Wait for the download and update to finish
- Open Tools -> Board: -> ESP32 Arduino to view the list of development boards
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