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# ESP32-C6 Arduino Deployment Guide
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Complete guide to compile and deploy the firmware to your Olimex ESP32-C6-EVB board.
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---
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## ✓ Pre-Deployment Checklist
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- [ ] Arduino IDE installed (version 2.0+)
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- [ ] ESP32 board package installed (version 3.0.0+)
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- [ ] Olimex ESP32-C6-EVB board connected via USB
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- [ ] USB drivers installed for your OS
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- [ ] WiFi credentials available
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---
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## Step 1: Install Arduino IDE
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1. Download from: https://www.arduino.cc/en/software
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2. Install and launch Arduino IDE 2.0 or later
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---
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## Step 2: Add ESP32 Board Support
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### Windows/Mac/Linux (same process):
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1. **Open Preferences**
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- File → Preferences (or Arduino IDE → Settings on Mac)
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2. **Add Board URL**
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- Find "Additional Boards Manager URLs" field
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- Add this URL:
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```
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https://espressif.github.io/arduino-esp32/package_esp32_index.json
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```
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- Click OK
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3. **Install ESP32 Board Package**
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- Tools → Board → Boards Manager
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- Search: "esp32"
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- Install "esp32 by Espressif Systems" (version 3.0.0+)
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- Wait for installation to complete
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## Step 3: Configure Board Settings
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After installation, configure these exact settings in Arduino IDE:
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**Tools Menu Settings:**
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| Setting | Value |
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|---------|-------|
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| Board | ESP32C6 Dev Module |
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| Upload Speed | 921600 |
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| USB CDC On Boot | **Enabled** ⚠️ CRITICAL |
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| Flash Size | 4MB |
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| Flash Mode | DIO |
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| Flash Frequency | 80MHz |
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| Partition Scheme | Default 4MB |
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## Step 4: Update WiFi Credentials
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**Before uploading**, edit the WiFi credentials in `esp32_arduino.ino`:
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```cpp
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// Line 16-17 - CHANGE THESE:
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const char* ssid = "Your_WiFi_SSID_Here";
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const char* password = "Your_WiFi_Password_Here";
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```
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Replace with your actual WiFi network name and password.
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## Step 5: Connect Board & Find USB Port
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### Linux/Mac:
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```bash
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# Check available ports
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ls -la /dev/ttyACM* /dev/ttyUSB*
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# Should see something like: /dev/ttyACM0
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```
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### Windows:
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- Device Manager → Ports (COM & LPT)
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- Look for "USB-UART Bridge" or similar
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### Select Port in Arduino IDE:
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- Tools → Port → [Select your port]
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- Usually `/dev/ttyACM0` on Linux (not `/dev/ttyUSB0`)
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## Step 6: Compile & Upload
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1. **Verify Sketch** (check for errors before upload)
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- Sketch → Verify/Compile
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- OR press: Ctrl+R (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+R (Mac)
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2. **Upload to Board**
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- Sketch → Upload
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- OR press: Ctrl+U (Windows/Linux) or Cmd+U (Mac)
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3. **Watch Serial Monitor**
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- Tools → Serial Monitor (or Ctrl+Shift+M)
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- **Set baud rate to: 115200**
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- You should see the startup messages
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4. **If No Output:**
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- Press the **RESET button** on the ESP32-C6 board
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- Check that "USB CDC On Boot" is set to **Enabled**
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- Verify Serial Monitor baud rate is 115200
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## Step 7: Verify Deployment Success
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### Expected Serial Output:
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```
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=================================
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ESP32-C6 Home Assistant Device
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Arduino Framework
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=================================
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GPIO initialized
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Connecting to WiFi: Your_WiFi_SSID
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.........................
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✓ WiFi connected!
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IP address: 192.168.1.xxx
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RSSI: -45 dBm
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MAC: AA:BB:CC:DD:EE:FF
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✓ HTTP server started on port 80
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=================================
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Ready! Try these endpoints:
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http://192.168.1.xxx/api/status
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=================================
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```
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### Test the Board
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**From Linux terminal or browser:**
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```bash
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# Get board status
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curl http://192.168.1.xxx/api/status
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# Expected response:
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# {"temperature":25.0,"wifi_rssi":-45,"chip":"ESP32-C6","free_heap":123456,"uptime":12,"ip":"192.168.1.xxx","relay1":false,"led":false}
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# Turn relay ON
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curl -X POST http://192.168.1.xxx/api/relay/relay_1/on
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# Turn relay OFF
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curl -X POST http://192.168.1.xxx/api/relay/relay_1/off
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# Get relay status
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curl http://192.168.1.xxx/api/relay/relay_1/status
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# Turn LED ON
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curl -X POST http://192.168.1.xxx/api/led/led/on
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# Turn LED OFF
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curl -X POST http://192.168.1.xxx/api/led/led/off
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```
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**Or open in browser:**
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- `http://192.168.1.xxx/` - Web control panel
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- `http://192.168.1.xxx/api/status` - JSON status
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## Step 8: Add to Home Assistant
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1. **Get the board's IP address** (from Serial Monitor output)
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2. **In Home Assistant:**
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- Settings → Devices & Services → Integrations
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- Click "+ Create Integration"
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- Search for "Olimex ESP32-C6-EVB"
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- Enter IP address and port (80)
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- Select which relays/LEDs to include
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3. **You should now see:**
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- Temperature sensor
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- WiFi signal strength
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- Relay switch
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- LED switch
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---
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## Troubleshooting
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### No Serial Output
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- ✓ Verify "USB CDC On Boot" is **Enabled** in board settings
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- ✓ Press RESET button on the board
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- ✓ Check Serial Monitor baud rate (115200)
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- ✓ Try different USB cable
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- ✓ Try different USB port
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### WiFi Connection Failed
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- ✓ Verify SSID and password are correct (check for typos)
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- ✓ Ensure board is within WiFi range
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- ✓ Check if WiFi network requires WPA3 (ESP32-C6 may have issues with some WPA3 networks)
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- ✓ Try 2.4GHz network (not 5GHz)
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### Can't Find Board in Arduino IDE
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- ✓ Check USB cable is connected
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- ✓ Verify USB drivers installed
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- ✓ Try different USB port
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- ✓ Restart Arduino IDE
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- ✓ On Linux: `sudo usermod -a -G dialout $USER` then relogin
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### API Endpoints Not Responding
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- ✓ Verify board has WiFi connection (check Serial Monitor)
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- ✓ Verify correct IP address
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- ✓ Check firewall isn't blocking port 80
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- ✓ Restart the board (press RESET button)
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### Relay/LED Not Working
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- ✓ Check GPIO pin connections (LED=GPIO8, Relay=GPIO2)
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- ✓ Verify relay/LED hardware is connected correctly
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- ✓ Test endpoints in Serial Monitor output
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## GPIO Pin Reference
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| Function | GPIO Pin | Usage |
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| LED (Onboard) | GPIO 8 | Blue LED control |
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| Relay 1 | GPIO 2 | Relay control |
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For additional GPIO pins, modify the code and add more handlers.
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## What the Code Does
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✅ **WiFi Connection** - Connects to your WiFi network
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✅ **REST API** - Provides HTTP endpoints for control
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✅ **Web UI** - Control panel at root URL
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✅ **Relay Control** - On/Off control via GPIO2
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✅ **LED Control** - On/Off control via GPIO8
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✅ **Temperature Simulation** - Reads and reports simulated temperature
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✅ **System Status** - Reports uptime, free memory, WiFi signal strength
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✅ **Serial Debugging** - All actions logged to Serial Monitor
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---
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## Next Steps
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1. Deploy firmware to board ✓
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2. Verify board works in Serial Monitor ✓
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3. Test API endpoints from terminal
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4. Add to Home Assistant integration
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5. Create automations using the relay/LED as switches
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---
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## More Resources
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- [Arduino IDE Documentation](https://docs.arduino.cc/software/ide-v2)
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- [Espressif ESP32-C6 Datasheet](https://www.espressif.com/sites/default/files/documentation/esp32-c6_datasheet_en.pdf)
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- [Olimex ESP32-C6-EVB Board](https://www.olimex.com/Products/IoT/ESP32-C6-EVB/)
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