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## Whats inside
- ESPIDF firmware (C/C++) with modules for Camera, WiFi, UVC, REST/Serial commands, and more
- Python tools for setup over USB serial:
- `tools/switchBoardType.py` — choose a board profile (builds the right sdkconfig)
- `tools/openiris_setup.py` — interactive CLI for WiFi, MDNS/Name, Mode, LED PWM, Logs, and a Settings Summary
- `tools/setup_openiris.py` — interactive CLI for WiFi, MDNS/Name, Mode, LED PWM, Logs, and a Settings Summary
- Composite USB (UVC + CDC) when UVC mode is enabled (`GENERAL_INCLUDE_UVC_MODE`) for simultaneous video streaming and command channel
- LED current monitoring (if enabled via `MONITORING_LED_CURRENT`) with filtered mA readings
- Configurable debug LED + external IR LED control with optional error mirroring (`LED_DEBUG_ENABLE`, `LED_EXTERNAL_AS_DEBUG`)
@@ -22,29 +23,36 @@ Firmware and tools for OpenIris — WiFi, UVC streaming, and a Python setup C
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## First-time setup on Windows (VS Code + ESPIDF extension)
If youre starting fresh on Windows, this workflow is smooth and reliable:
1) Install tooling
1. Install tooling
- Git: https://git-scm.com/downloads/win
- Visual Studio Code: https://code.visualstudio.com/
2) Get the source code
2. Get the source code
- Create a folder where you want the repo (e.g., `D:\OpenIris-ESPIDF\`). In File Explorer, rightclick the folder and choose “Open in Terminal”.
- Clone and open in VS Code:
```cmd
git clone https://github.com/lorow/OpenIris-ESPIDF.git
cd OpenIris-ESPIDF
code .
```
3) Install the ESPIDF VS Code extension
3. Install the ESPIDF VS Code extension
- In VS Code, open the Extensions tab and install: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=espressif.esp-idf-extension
4) Set the default terminal profile to Command Prompt
4. Set the default terminal profile to Command Prompt
- Press Ctrl+Shift+P → search “Terminal: Select Default Profile” → choose “Command Prompt”.
- Restart VS Code from its normal shortcut (not from Git Bash). This avoids running ESPIDF in the wrong shell.
5) Configure ESPIDF in the extension
5. Configure ESPIDF in the extension
- On first launch, the extension may prompt to install ESPIDF and tools — follow the steps. It can take a while.
- If you see the extensions home page instead, click “Configure extension”, pick “EXPRESS”, choose “GitHub” as the server and version “v5.4.2”.
- Then open the ESPIDF Explorer tab and click “Open ESPIDF Terminal”. Well use that for builds.
@@ -59,11 +67,14 @@ After this, youre ready for the Quick start below.
Boards are autodiscovered from the `boards/` directory. First list them, then pick one:
Windows (cmd):
```cmd
python .\tools\switchBoardType.py --list
python .\tools\switchBoardType.py --board seed_studio_xiao_esp32s3 --diff
```
macOS/Linux (bash):
```bash
python3 ./tools/switchBoardType.py --list
python3 ./tools/switchBoardType.py --board seed_studio_xiao_esp32s3 --diff
@@ -75,28 +86,35 @@ Notes:
- You can also pass partial or pathlike inputs (e.g. `facefocusvr/eye_L`), the tool normalizes them.
### 2) Build & flash
- Set the target (e.g., ESP32S3).
- Build, flash, and open the serial monitor.
- (Optional) For UVC mode ensure `GENERAL_INCLUDE_UVC_MODE=y`. If you want device to boot directly into UVC: also set `START_IN_UVC_MODE=y`.
- Disable WiFi services for pure wired builds: `GENERAL_ENABLE_WIRELESS=n`.
### 3) Use the Python setup CLI (recommended)
Configure the device over USB serial.
Before you run it:
- If you still have the serial monitor open, close it (the port must be free).
- In VS Code, open the sidebar “ESPIDF: Explorer” and click “Open ESPIDF Terminal”. Well run the CLI there so Python and packages are in the right environment.
Then run:
```cmd
python .\tools\openiris_setup.py --port COMxx
python .\tools\setup_openiris.py --port COMxx
```
Examples:
- Windows: `python .\tools\openiris_setup.py --port COM69`, …
- Windows: `python .\tools\setup_openiris.py --port COM69`, …
- macOS: idk
- Linux: idk
What the CLI can do:
- WiFi menu: automatic (scan → pick → password → connect → wait for IP) or manual (scan, show, configure, connect, status)
- Set MDNS/Device name (also used for the UVC device name)
- Switch mode (WiFi / UVC / Setup)
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## Serial number & MAC
- Internally, the serial number is derived from the WiFi MAC address.
- The CLI displays the MAC by default (clearer); its the value used as the serial number.
- The UVC device name is based on the MDNS hostname.
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## Common workflows
- Fast WiFi setup: in the CLI, go to “WiFi settings” → “Automatic setup”, then check “status”.
- Change name/MDNS: set the device name in the CLI, then replug USB — UVC will show the new name.
- Adjust brightness/LED: set LED PWM in the CLI.
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## Project layout (short)
- `main/` — entry point
- `components/` — modules (Camera, WiFi, UVC, CommandManager, …)
- `tools/` — Python helper tools (board switch, setup CLI, scanner)
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## Troubleshooting
### USB Composite (UVC + CDC)
When UVC support is compiled in the device enumerates as a composite USB device:
When UVC support is compiled in, the device enumerates as a composite USB device:
- UVC interface: video streaming (JPEG frames)
- CDC (virtual COM): command channel accepting newlineterminated JSON objects
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Feedback, issues, and PRs are welcome.
Feedback, issues, and PRs are welcome.