6. Building and Flashing the LED Example

Configure the Project

1. Start the Docker Container:

docker run -it -v ~/esp32-homekit-demo:/project -w /project espressif/idf:v5.2.2

2. Navigate to the LED Example:

cd examples/led

3. Set the Target to ESP32:

idf.py set-target esp32

4. Open the Configuration Menu:

idf.py menuconfig

5. Configure Wi-Fi Settings:

• Go to Example Configuration.
• Set your Wi-Fi SSID and Password.
• Save and exit the configuration menu.

Build the Project

1. Build the Application:

idf.py build

• Wait for the build process to complete.

Flash the ESP32

1. Open a New Terminal Window on Your Mac.
2. Navigate to the LED Example Directory:

cd esp32-homekit-demo/examples/led

3. Erase the Flash Memory:

esptool.py erase_flash

4. Flash the Compiled Code:

esptool.py --chip esp32 --port /dev/tty.usbserial-XXXXXXXX --baud 460800 write_flash -z 0x1000 build/bootloader/bootloader.bin 0x8000 build/partition_table/partition-table.bin 0x10000 build/esp32-homekit-demo.bin

• Replace /dev/tty.usbserial-XXXXXXXX with your device's port name.

5. Monitor the Serial Output (Optional):

screen /dev/tty.usbserial-XXXXXXXX 115200

• Press Ctrl+A followed by K to exit the screen session.