appendix.md

Using PlatformIO with CLion

If you prefer a different IDE such as Clion from Jetbrains, you can get stared like so:

1. Download Clion from Jetbrains: https://www.jetbrains.com/clion/download/

2. Install PlatformIO Core: https://docs.platformio.org/en/latest/installation.html

   or

   $ pip install -U platformio
   

3. Create project directory

4. Install Clion plugins: File Watchers

5. Setup Project defaults:

   $ platformio init --ide clion --board esp32dev
   

6. Delete the contents of the file src/main.cpp and replace it with the code from our Hello World example.

7. Compile the code into a runable binary:

   $ pio run
   

8. Upload the runnable binary over the serial port to the device:

   $ pio run --target upload
   

9. Monitor the serial ouput from the device:

   $ pio device monitor
   

Using PlatformIO without an IDE

If you prefer a minimalist setup, you can forgo using an IDE and opt for your favourite text editor (Nano, vim, Notepad++).

By skipping step 1 above and only installing PlatformIO core you can still create code, compile and deploy to your device.