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DCC-EX / EX-T3-WiFi

ESP32 based WiFi throttle for DCC++
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Browser based code upload #49

Closed alex-code closed 2 weeks ago

alex-code commented 1 year ago

Investigate https://github.com/esphome/esp-web-tools for possible uploading of firmware using a browser.

Notes:

TODO:

daveclifford commented 1 year ago

Alex,

Great! Thanks for finding this - esp-web-tools.

I believe that the FireBeetle2 ESP32 chip isn't being set/reset into bootloader mode, so the load won't work.

[ref: https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esptool/en/latest/esp32s2/advanced-topics/boot-mode-selection.html https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esptool/en/latest/esp32s2/advanced-topics/boot-mode-selection.html]

"On many development boards with built-in USB/Serial, esptool.py can automatically reset the board into bootloader mode. For other configurations or custom hardware, you will need to check the orientation of some “strapping pins” to get the correct boot mode:"

I'd prefer to use esptools.py as a PlatformIO pre-action prior to uploading the build. [The PlatformIO Build System has a rich API that allows one to attach different pre-/post actions (hooks),,,,,] to use, but I haven' seen an example I understand and modify that I could use.

I'll take a look at the code to see if I can glean some info.

I am at the point where all WiFi throttle components are soldered (connectors) and attached to the frame. Now the fun part - wiring the throttle components. As you suggested, I got some small brass tubing to act as ferrules.

I am also building a DCC-EX Arduino w/MotorShield and WiFi boards, to provide the power and signal.

I like working with my hands and get immense satisfaction from building with parts........

Thanks again,

Dave

On Sat, Feb 4, 2023 at 9:04 AM Alex @.***> wrote:

Investigate https://github.com/esphome/esp-web-tools for possible uploading of firmware using a browser.

Notes:

  • Would require the throttle WiFi SSID and pass to be generated on the throttle.
  • Serial support currently only in Chromium based browsers.

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daveclifford commented 1 year ago

"I'm looking into browser based uploading so you'd only need a Chromium based browser. Will avoid the need to install IDE's and build the code yourself"

I believe that you will become more famous than you are now.....

I have been developing software since 1970 and I don't think anyone who hasn't used an IDE would be able to go through the steps to successfully:

a) install two software tools, and b) use PlatformIO to build/upload the build to a FireBeetle2.

More know how to use the Arduino IDE than the VSCode/PlatformIO combo.

Very few will help you add function to your code..., but most will love to upload the current build to their WiFi Throttle that they built themselves (pride of build and ownership).

I whole-hardily applaud your interest in providing a binary build file that will be uploaded by a Chromium browser.

I assume the code will continue to be available in github and one could continue to use VSCode/PlatformIO as well.

Dave

alex-code commented 1 year ago

Adafruit have a site where you can upload the binary to flash, I'm just working on a python script to produce a merged build.

https://adafruit.github.io/Adafruit_WebSerial_ESPTool/

daveclifford commented 1 year ago

I dd a little snooping and saw:

the need for chrome://flags/ and enable the "Experimental Web Platform"

My issue was what serial port to enable (there were many)

We can sort that out..........................

I like this tool - much easier to set up and use - but the poor firefox users c'est dommage.

Dave

On Sat, Feb 11, 2023 at 1:31 AM Alex @.***> wrote:

Adafruit have a site where you can upload the binary to flash, I'm just working on a python script to produce a merged build.

https://adafruit.github.io/Adafruit_WebSerial_ESPTool/

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alex-code commented 2 weeks ago

Binary release now available.