Getting Started: M5Stack ESP32 Basic Core and UIFlow

Use M5Burner to flash the UIFlow MicroPython based firmware onto the M5Stack Basic Core. Connect and program the M5Stack Basic Core in UIFlow, whether you use the web based version or the desktop version. See this example GPS progam that illustrates simple, yet sophisticated User Interface development in UIFlow.
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M5Stack ESP32 Basic Core IoT: Development Kit V2.6
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[@ShotokuTech]

Learn More: M5Stack is a phenomenal collection of ESP32 based development boards and modules. kzbin.info/aero/PLVPBipeObwMOdKdtENzd-ndFIVQ215WVE

[@ErtsWarthron]

That’s very cool ⌚️

[@ShotokuTech]

Thanks! I haven't given M5Stack equal time with TTGO videos being so active o the channel. After figuring a few things out with the Core unit and UIFLow, I am going to be doing much more soon! Thanks.

[@darylcheshire1618]

I’m waiting for the CoreS3 to arrive.

[@ShotokuTech]

That will be fun. Are you familiar with UIFlow 2.0? uiflow2.m5stack.com/ This supports the CoreS3. Best wishes.

[@bisu0403]

Is it possible to change the firmware? 2:20

[@ShotokuTech]

Hello. There are a lot of interesting options to choose from now. Download M5Burner from M5Stack.com, under software, developer tools. I just did recently and there are an amazing number of options. I covered this a while back in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJy0dnZ9bbCXb80

[@JudyFayLondon]

Such a marvelous video, very interesting, thanks for sharing

[@ShotokuTech]

I think you could program using UIFlow, do you? Thanks Judy. :)

[@JudyFayLondon]

@@ShotokuTech Guess?

[@ShotokuTech]

@@JudyFayLondon I think so.😉

[@JudyFayLondon]

@@ShotokuTech

[@ShotokuTech]

@@JudyFayLondon Judy Plus is into science. Maybe a collab video!?😂

[@SaadonAksah]

Im not aware of such a device here! Will have to google what it is and what its for though 😂

[@ShotokuTech]

Pretty cool stuff. Thanks!

[@adcromwell]

i installed m5burner and im not seeing any of the firmware pop up on the screen it stays blank on the main screen, tried logging on and nothing... only thing that works for me is esphome for some reason. using a core 2

[@ShotokuTech]

Hello. M5Burner doesn't really install on a PC. I just download the zip file and copy all the contents of the zip to a folder named M5Burner. So you have the executable and two folders named 'bin' and 'packages' inside the folder. I just tested this now and it works as expected. I can see all the optional packages to install. Thanks.

[@kierannagarajah5846]

Hi when i open the m5 burner and chose Core there is nothing there. any suggestions?

[@kierannagarajah5846]

I figured it out, it was because I didn’t drag it to applications

[@ShotokuTech]

It sounds like you don't have a complete installation. I download M5Burner from the M5Stack website and it is a Zip file. All of the contents of that file need to be copied to your hard drive. (M5Burner.exe, Bin and Packages folders). Properties of my M5Burner folder are 205 Files, 27 Folders, 320 MB (336,422,574 bytes). Is that what you are seeing?

[@gabrielakemper8383]

is there a way to factory reset my m5stack?

[@ShotokuTech]

Sure! Use M5Burner: "New M5Burner v3 0 for M5Stack Devices" kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJy0dnZ9bbCXb80 Thanks!

[@mstt589]

Hi I can’t connect my m5stack on computer can u help

[@ShotokuTech]

Hello. Have you installed the driver? Go to www.silabs.com/developers/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers?tab=downloads I used the "CP210x Windows Drivers" for my PC and it worked fine just now.

[@MiguelAngel-mf3yu]

how do i do it for the new core2

[@ShotokuTech]

Should be virtually the same to get going in UIFlow. Both M5Burner and UIFlow have a separate selection for Core2. Thanks.

[@MiguelAngel-mf3yu]

@@ShotokuTech Is it normal that the touch buttons on the bottom do not work for me? i can't move in the ui graphical interface in the core, the touch buttons are not responding

[@ShotokuTech]

I don't have a Core 2 so I am not familiar with what the UI is out of the box. So you are saying there is a UI to navigate and ABC buttons do not respond? Does not sound right to me. Core basic has a default UI that just has a button test at the end where you press each button then test is done. No UI to navigate. You may want to contact M5Stack on this if it is not right.

[@fredscholl5250]

When I try to run the burner, it does not connect.

[@ShotokuTech]

If it starts up and goes into app mode, you won't be able to connect. (Running current program). I was just strggling with the ATOM Lite this week, same thing only no screen on it to tell you what's up. See if you can get into menu right after powering on? If you still have trouble let me know and I will try here. Working on Heltec video right now so mind is on other things.

[@fredscholl5250]

@@ShotokuTech I made a little progress. Put the M5 into USB mode, rebooted. But it still won't connect with the Burner app on the PC.

[@fredscholl5250]

Works, just needed to download a driver!

[@ShotokuTech]

@@fredscholl5250 CP210X driver?

[@fredscholl5250]

@@ShotokuTech That was it. Sets up a new COM port COM5