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Install Arduino IDE 2.3.8 and ESP32 Arduino Core on Linux Mint 22.3 (Over VirtualBox 7.2.8)

To install the Arduino IDE 2.3.8 on Linux Mint using the AppImage format, tested on Linux Mint 22.3 Xfce over VirtualBox on Windows 11. Step 1: Download the AppImage - Go to the official Arduino Software page . - Look for Arduino IDE 2.3.8 (or the latest version). - Click on the "Linux AppImage 64 bits" link to download the file. - You can move the downloaded file to other folder you want. Step 2: Grant Execution Permission By default, Linux treats downloaded AppImages as non-executable files for security. You must enable execution rights. Option A: Using the Terminal (Recommended) Open your terminal and navigate to the folder contain the downloaded file: chmod +x arduino-ide_2.3.8_Linux_64bit.AppImage Option B: Using the GUI - Right-click the downloaded .AppImage file. - Select Properties. - Go to the Permissions tab. - Check the box that says "Allow executing file as program". Step 3: Configure Serial Port Permissions (dialout) In Linux, your user account nee...
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VirtualBox how to: automatically capture USB devices for use in a virtual machine

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A USB filter in VirtualBox allows you to automatically capture USB devices for use in a virtual machine (VM). This ensures that the device is passed directly to the guest OS when connected, bypassing the host system. Steps to Add a USB Filter 1. Install VirtualBox Extension Pack      Ensure the Extension Pack is installed on the host. It adds support for USB 2.0/3.0. Download and install it from the VirtualBox website . 2. Enable USB Controller in VM Settings      Open VirtualBox and select your VM. Go to Settings > USB. Enable USB 2.0 (EHCI) or USB 3.0 (xHCI) depending on your guest OS support. 3. Create a USB Filter      While the USB device is connected to the host, click Add Filter (+) in the USB settings of your VM. A new filter will be created with details like Vendor ID, Product ID, etc., pre-filled for the connected device. You can edit these fields if needed (e.g., leave fields blank for broader matching). 4....
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Downloading and Displaying JPG Images via WiFi on ESP32-C5 with ST7789 SPI TFT LCD

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In this exercise, I demonstrate how to download a JPG image over Wi-Fi, decode it using the JPEGDEC library, and display it on a 3.2-inch 240×320 ST7789 TFT LCD (4-wire SPI) . The project uses the Arduino_GFX_Library together with the Waveshare ESP32-C5-WIFI6-KIT-N16R8 , running in the Arduino framework. Connection: 3.2" 240x320 ST7789 TFT LCD Waveshare (4-Wire SPI) ESP32-C5-WIFI6-KIT-N16R8 BL --------------------------- GPIO26 CS --------------------------- GPIO23 DC --------------------------- GPIO24 RES --------------------------- GPIO25 SDA --------------------------- GPIO8 SCL --------------------------- GPIO10 VCC --------------------------- 3V3 GND --------------------------- GND Libraries: Arduino_GFX_Library and  JPEGDEC libraries are needed to be installed in Arduino IDE Library Manager. Basic Test: ESP32C5_ST7789_SPI.ino /* Exercise run on Waveshare ESP32-C5-WIFI6-KIT-N16R8 Work with 3.2" 240x320 ST7789 SP...
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3.2" 240x320 ST7789 TFT LCD (4-Wire SPI/8-Bit Parallel/16-Bit Parallel)

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3.2" 240x320 ST7789 TFT LCD (4-Wire SPI/8-Bit Parallel/16-Bit Parallel) T320H8-C40-11
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my dev.board: Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-2.16

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Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-2.16 Product Pages: ~ https://docs.waveshare.com/ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-2.16 (English) ~ https://docs.waveshare.net/ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-2.16 (Chinese) ~ https://github.com/waveshareteam/ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-2.16/
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ESP32-xx to use 16MB Flash with LittleFS.

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In my understanding: To use 16MB Flash with LittleFS, have to select Partition Scheme of 16M Flash (2MB APP/12.5MB FATFS) or 16M Flash (3MB APP/9.9MB FATFS). Tested on  Waveshare ESP32-C5-WIFI6-KIT-N16R8 . ESP32-xx_LittleLS_16M.ino /* Exercise on ESP32-xx to use 16MB Flash with LittleFS. In my understanding: To use 16MB Flash with LittleFS Have to select Partition Scheme of 16M Flash (2MB APP/12.5MB FATFS) or 16M Flash (3MB APP/9.9MB FATFS). But, if call simple LittleFS.begin(true), will fail. To use it, have to set partitionLabel to "ffat". In my test on Waveshare ESP32-C5-WIFI6-KIT-N16R8: With "16M Flash (2MB APP/12.5MB FATFS)": LittleFS.totalBytes: 12451840 bytes LittleFS.usedBytes: 8192 bytes With "16M Flash (3MB APP/9.9MB FATFS)": LittleFS.totalBytes: 10354688 bytes LittleFS.usedBytes: 8192 bytes */ #include <LittleFS.h> #include "esp_partition.h" void setup() { delay(2000); Serial.begin(115200); delay(10...
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arduino-esp32 read memory info (tested on YD-ESP32-S3 N16R8/Waveshare ESP32-C5-WIFI6-KIT-N16R8)

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arduino-esp32 read memory info, tested on Waveshare ESP32-C5-WIFI6-KIT-N16R8 and YD-ESP32-S3 N16R8 . ESP32-xx_mem_info.ino /* Exercise run on Waveshare ESP32-xx - Memory info Tested on: VCC-GND Studio YD-ESP32-S3 N16R8 https://github.com/vcc-gnd/YD-ESP32-S3 16MB Flash, 8MB PSRAM WaveShare ESP32-C5-WIFI6-KIT-N16R8: https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/ESP32-C5-WIFI6-KIT-NXRX 16MB Flash, 8MB PSRAM */ #include <SPIFFS.h> void setup() { delay(2000); Serial.begin(115200); delay(1000); Serial.println("\n\n~ Start ~"); Serial.println("--- Memory Info ---"); Serial.println(); Serial.println("--- Model and Revision ---"); Serial.printf("Chip model: %s\n", ESP.getChipModel()); Serial.printf("Chip revision: %d\n", ESP.getChipRevision()); Serial.println(); Serial.println("--- SRAM (internal RAM) ---"); Serial.printf("Free heap: %d bytes\n", ESP.getFreeHeap()); Serial.printf("L...
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