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| Supported Targets | ESP32-S3 |
| ----------------- | -------- |
## OpenIris-ESPIDF
Firmware and tools for OpenIris — WiFi, UVC streaming, and a Python setup CLI.
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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
---
## First-time setup on Windows (VS Code + ESPIDF extension)
If youre 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, 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
- 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 ESPIDF in the wrong shell.
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.
After this, youre ready for the Quick start below.
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## Quick start
### 1) Pick your board (loads the default configuration)
Windows (cmd):
```cmd
python .\tools\switchBoardType.py --board xiao-esp32s3 --diff
```
macOS/Linux (bash):
```bash
python3 ./tools/switchBoardType.py --board xiao-esp32s3 --diff
```
- Set `--board` to your target board
- `--diff` shows what changed in the config
### 2) Build & flash
- Set the target (e.g., ESP32S3).
- 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 “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
```
Examples:
- Windows: `python .\tools\openiris_setup.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 / Auto)
- Adjust LED PWM
- Show a Settings Summary (MAC, WiFi status, mode, PWM, …)
- View logs
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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)
If you want to dig deeper: commands are mapped via the `CommandManager` under `components/CommandManager/...`.
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## Troubleshooting
- UVC doesnt appear on the host?
- Switch mode to UVC via CLI tool, replug USB and wait 20s.
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Feedback, issues, and PRs are welcome.