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esptool.py

Bootloader utility for Espressif chips (e.g. ESP8266). More information: https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esptool/en/latest/esp32/.
  • Flash a firmware file to an ESP chip with a given port and baud rate:
    sudo esptool.py --port {{port}} --baud {{baud_rate}} write_flash 0x0 {{path/to/firmware.bin}}
  • Clear the flash of an ESP chip:
    sudo esptool.py --port {{port}} --baud {{baud_rate}} erase_flash

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