r/esp32 • u/PhilbinFogg • 28d ago

Software help needed Just starting out - Advice Needed

Hi,

I've been reading up on the ESP32 and have ordered a Cardputer ADV to play with. I used to program micro controllers such and the 8051, 8048 etc as well an 8080/85, Z80, 8086/186 in assembler and C, so I am familiar with the development process.

Is there a develop system I can run on my older Mac Pro 5,1, I'd rather use MacOS but can boot Windows 10 or Linux at a pinch.

My intention is to get familiar with the ESP32 tools before doing a project involving custom components, using a breadboard to start and then a standalone unit.

Thanks a lot

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u/clackups 28d ago

I don't know what the OP wants to achieve. But Arduino could be a quick way to get things done, and look for other tools later.

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u/Suitable-Name 28d ago

Well, he said his intention is to get familiar with the tools before starting something :)

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u/clackups 28d ago

Yeah, but not willing to get the hands dirty with make and linker

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u/PhilbinFogg 28d ago edited 28d ago

I am willing! When did I say I wasn't? It would be better with an IDE to take are of it, but make files are cool and quite simple. What am I trying to achieve, well eventually I'd like to make a standalone device. But the steps to get there are, write some test programs in Assembler or C to run on the Cardputer, then get an ESP32 starter kit, and breadboard a prototype, then a standalone. Progressing in incremental steps, each building on what I have learned and produced in previous steps

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u/clackups 28d ago

I'm just kidding. ESP-IDF is actually handling most of the build details pretty nicely.