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The TFT_eSPI library has been updated by a user (dracir9) in pull request #1770 to enable
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use with the ESP-IDF.
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https://github.com/Bodmer/TFT_eSPI/pull/1770
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The library author (Bodmer) does not use the ESP-IDF so will not be able to provide support!
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There are two ways to configure the library either:
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manually enter the setup in menuconfig
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OR
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delete the KConfig file, select your LCD/board in the User_Setup_Select.h file, and run "idf.py reconfigure"
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The following menuconfig instructions were posted by dracir9 as part of the pull request #1770:
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https://github.com/Bodmer/TFT_eSPI/pull/1770#issuecomment-1096478997
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In the above link the instructions include useful hyperlinks. The bare text of the
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instructions is included below.
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Steps to use:
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1. Install ESP-IDF toolchain. The easiest way is to use VS Code and the ESP-IDF extension
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which handles most of the work automatically. Make sure to install version V4.4. From
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now on I'll assume that VS Code is being used.
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2. Once ESP-IDF is installed open VS Code and press F1. Type ESP-IDF: New Project. Hit enter.
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3. Enter your project name, directory and board (if not sure choose ESP32 chip (via ESP-PROG)).
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If your board is connected choose serial port. Leave ESP-IDF component directory blank and
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press Choose Template.
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4. In the dropdown choose Extension and select Arduino-as-component. (This is not mandatory.
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You can try other templates if you want). This will create a blank project with a simple
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main source file in the "main" folder.
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5. Now we have to add Arduino to your project. You can find the complete documentation here:
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https://github.com/espressif/arduino-esp32
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and here:
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https://docs.espressif.com/projects/arduino-esp32/en/latest/esp-idf_component.html
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I'll list two methods that I use most of the time:
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5.1. Press F1 and type ESP-IDF: Add Arduino ESP32 as ESP-IDF Component. This will
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automatically download and install the latest code from the arduino esp-32 repository.
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This is the easiest method but as it uses the latest code it may introduce compilation errors.
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5.2. Go to the Arduino esp-32 repository release page. Choose a version and find its "Assets"
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section. Download the source code file into "project directory/components". Extract the
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compressed file. This will create a folder called arduino-esp32-2.x.x. Rename it to arduino.
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This method is slightly more complex but ensures you choose a stable version.
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6. Download the TFT_eSPI library into the components folder
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7. Now open VS Code and load your project folder. Press F1 and type ESP-IDF: SDK Configuration
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editor (menuconfig). Alternatively press Ctrl+E, G or press the gear button in the bottom left
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corner.
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8. This will open the project configuration menu. Navigate to the TFT_eSPI section and configure
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the library (TFT driver, pins, fonts, etc.).
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9. Press F1 and type ESP-IDF: Build your project. Alternatively press Ctrl+E, B or click the
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build button in the bottom left corner.
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10. Choose your port by typing ESP-IDF: Select port to use or with the button in the bottom left.
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11. Upload your code with the lightning button in the bottom toolbar.
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12. Enjoy!
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