| Supported Targets | ESP32-S3 | | ----------------- | -------- | ## OpenIris-ESPIDF Firmware and tools for OpenIris — Wi‑Fi, UVC streaming, and a Python setup CLI. --- ## What’s inside - ESP‑IDF firmware (C/C++) with modules for Camera, Wi‑Fi, 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 Wi‑Fi, MDNS/Name, Mode, LED PWM, Logs, and a Settings Summary --- ## First-time setup on Windows (VS Code + ESP‑IDF extension) If you’re starting fresh on Windows, this workflow is smooth and reliable: 1) Install tooling - Git: https://git-scm.com/downloads/win - Visual Studio Code: https://code.visualstudio.com/ 2) Get the source code - Create a folder where you want the repo (e.g., `D:\OpenIris-ESPIDF\`). In File Explorer, right‑click 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 ESP‑IDF 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 - 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 ESP‑IDF in the wrong shell. 5) Configure ESP‑IDF in the extension - On first launch, the extension may prompt to install ESP‑IDF and tools — follow the steps. It can take a while. - If you see the extension’s home page instead, click “Configure extension”, pick “EXPRESS”, choose “GitHub” as the server and version “v5.4.2”. - Then open the ESP‑IDF Explorer tab and click “Open ESP‑IDF Terminal”. We’ll use that for builds. After this, you’re ready for the Quick start below. --- ## Quick start ### 1) Pick your board (loads the default configuration) Boards are auto‑discovered 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 ``` Notes: - Use `--list` to see all detected board keys. - Board key = relative path under `boards/` with `/` replaced by `_` (and duplicate tail segments collapsed, e.g. `project_babble/project_babble` -> `project_babble`). - `--diff` shows what will change vs the current `sdkconfig`. - You can also pass partial or path‑like inputs (e.g. `facefocusvr/eye_L`), the tool normalizes them. ### 2) Build & flash - Set the target (e.g., ESP32‑S3). - Build, flash, and open the serial monitor. ### 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 “ESP‑IDF: Explorer” and click “Open ESP‑IDF Terminal”. We’ll run the CLI there so Python and packages are in the right environment. Then run: ```cmd python .\tools\openiris_setup.py --port COMxx ``` Examples: - Windows: `python .\tools\openiris_setup.py --port COM69`, … - macOS: idk - Linux: idk What the CLI can do: - Wi‑Fi 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 (Wi‑Fi / UVC / Setup) - Adjust LED PWM - Show a Settings Summary (MAC, Wi‑Fi status, mode, PWM, …) - View logs --- ## Serial number & MAC - Internally, the serial number is derived from the Wi‑Fi MAC address. - The CLI displays the MAC by default (clearer); it’s the value used as the serial number. - The UVC device name is based on the MDNS hostname. --- ## Common workflows - Fast Wi‑Fi setup: in the CLI, go to “Wi‑Fi 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. --- ## Project layout (short) - `main/` — entry point - `components/` — modules (Camera, WiFi, UVC, CommandManager, …) - `tools/` — Python helper tools (board switch, setup CLI, scanner) If you want to dig deeper: commands are mapped via the `CommandManager` under `components/CommandManager/...`. --- ## Troubleshooting ### LED Status / Error Patterns The firmware uses a small set of LED patterns to indicate status and blocking errors. When `LED_DEBUG_ENABLE` is disabled and `LED_EXTERNAL_AS_DEBUG` is enabled the external IR LED mirrors ONLY error patterns (0%/50% duty). Non‑error patterns are not mirrored. | State | Category | Repeat | Pattern (ON/OFF ms) | Meaning | |-------|----------|--------|---------------------|---------| | LedStateNone | idle | no | (off) | No activity / heartbeat window waiting | | LedStateStreaming | active | yes | steady on | Streaming running (UVC or Wi‑Fi) | | LedStateStoppedStreaming | inactive | yes | steady off | Streaming intentionally stopped | | CameraError | error | yes | 300/300 300/700 | Camera init/runtime failure (check sensor, ribbon, power) | | WiFiStateConnecting | transitional | yes | 400/400 | Wi‑Fi associating / DHCP pending | | WiFiStateConnected | notification | no | 150/150 x3 then off | Wi‑Fi connected successfully | | WiFiStateError | error | yes | 200/100 500/300 | Wi‑Fi failed (auth timeout or no AP) | Guidelines for adding new patterns: - Keep error patterns short, distinctive, and repeating. - Reserve long holds (>600ms ON) for critical failures. - Use non-repeating patterns to acknowledge one-shot events (e.g. successful connection). Potential future additions (not implemented yet): - StorageError: two long ON pulses (e.g. NVS/flash failure). - ConfigError: triple short pulses repeating (invalid configuration / preferences corrupt). - ThermalWarning: slow ramp or alternating duty (would require PWM pattern support). - FirmwareUpdate: progressive heartbeat (increasing ON time) while updating OTA. - UVC doesn’t appear on the host? - Switch mode to UVC via CLI tool, replug USB and wait 20s. ### Adding a new board configuration 1. Create a new config file under `boards/` (you can nest folders): for example `boards/my_family/my_variant`. 2. Populate it with only the `CONFIG_...` lines that differ from the shared defaults. Shared baseline lives in `boards/sdkconfig.base_defaults` and is always merged first. 3. The board key the script accepts will be the relative path with `/` turned into `_` (example: `boards/my_family/my_variant` -> `my_family_my_variant`). 4. Run `python tools/switchBoardType.py --list` to verify it’s detected, then switch using `-b my_family_my_variant`. 5. If you accidentally create two files that collapse to the same key the last one found wins—rename to keep keys unique. Tips: - Use `--diff` after adding a board to sanity‑check only the intended keys change. - For Wi‑Fi overrides on first flash: add none—pass `--ssid` / `--password` when switching if needed. --- Feedback, issues, and PRs are welcome.