Board flashing, but not showing AP. #7

b-bilko commented 2024年09月25日 22:29:42 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Hi,

I have my board from Amazon, and flashed it with WLED today.

First use I was getting lights flashing blue and green lights, but not I'm not getting any lights.

It still shows up as a Com port, and WLED seems to flash ok, but I don't get the AP for next stage config.

Do I have a faulty board, or is there something I can do to recover it?

Hi, I have my board from Amazon, and flashed it with WLED today. First use I was getting lights flashing blue and green lights, but not I'm not getting any lights. It still shows up as a Com port, and WLED seems to flash ok, but I don't get the AP for next stage config. Do I have a faulty board, or is there something I can do to recover it?

revk commented 2024年09月26日 08:09:46 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

If you flash WLED it is kind of down to WLED - the processor with WiFi is self contained, if it shows as a com port, it means it is powered correctly, so not a lot that could be faulty (apart from code).

You flashed the right WLED build? ESP32 S3 4M ?

If you flash WLED it is kind of down to WLED - the processor with WiFi is self contained, if it shows as a com port, it means it is powered correctly, so not a lot that could be faulty (apart from code). You flashed the right WLED build? ESP32 S3 4M ?

jsouto77 commented 2024年09月28日 06:39:05 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Im having exactly the same issue as the OP . I have flashed every build of ESP32 S3 4M and it just doesn't work unfortunately. It's a good thing I only bought 1 to try and not the whole 4 that were available.

Was this actually tested before advertising WLED compatibility?

Im having exactly the same issue as the OP . I have flashed every build of ESP32 S3 4M and it just doesn't work unfortunately. It's a good thing I only bought 1 to try and not the whole 4 that were available. Was this actually tested before advertising WLED compatibility?

revk commented 2024年09月28日 08:05:35 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

We have them working with WLED, no problem. Flashed using the web based WLED flasher, using the ESP32S3 4M build. I have flashed them myself and had them working.

We have them working with WLED, no problem. Flashed using the web based WLED flasher, using the ESP32S3 4M build. I have flashed them myself and had them working.

jsouto77 commented 2024年09月28日 08:31:07 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

We have them working with WLED, no problem. Flashed using the web based WLED flasher, using the ESP32S3 4M build. I have flashed them myself and had them working.

Ive used all the files you said from https://wled-install.github.io to no avail. Flashing the your bin file back in does revive the controller to a working state as per received.

> We have them working with WLED, no problem. Flashed using the web based WLED flasher, using the ESP32S3 4M build. I have flashed them myself and had them working. Ive used all the files you said from https://wled-install.github.io to no avail. Flashing the your bin file back in does revive the controller to a working state as per received.

revk commented 2024年09月28日 08:53:11 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Did you try using their web based flasher? That is literally what I did, and just worked.

Did you try using their web based flasher? That is literally what I did, and just worked.

jsouto77 commented 2024年09月28日 09:31:37 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Did you try using their web based flasher? That is literally what I did, and just worked.

Yes. Used https://install.wled.me/ which only allows release selection. This was actually the first tool I used.

> Did you try using their web based flasher? That is literally what I did, and just worked. Yes. Used https://install.wled.me/ which only allows release selection. This was actually the first tool I used.

revk commented 2024年09月28日 10:52:10 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

This is what I have just tried...

• I went to https://wled-install.github.io in Chrome
• Selected English
• Selected ESP32-S3 (4M Flash)
• Clicked Agree
• Clicked Install
• Selected USB JTAG/serial debug unit (cu.usbmodem71201)
• Selected INSTALL WLED (ESP32-S3, 4M)
• Selected INSTALL
• Waited while it installed

It then appeared as a WiFi AP, so working fine.

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This is what I have just tried... - I went to https://wled-install.github.io in Chrome - Selected English - Selected ESP32-S3 (4M Flash) - Clicked Agree - Clicked Install - Selected USB JTAG/serial debug unit (cu.usbmodem71201) - Selected INSTALL WLED (ESP32-S3, 4M) - Selected INSTALL - Waited while it installed It then appeared as a WiFi AP, so working fine.  

jsouto77 commented 2024年09月28日 11:44:32 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

I have tried the exact same multiple times. It flashes but the device becomes dead and no lights and does not ask to configure at the end. I have also unplugged and plugged back in and left it for a while but still no lights on board and no WLED wifi to be seen.

If I flash back with your bin file, it installs with an error at the end saying failed but after unplugging and plugging back in the lights on the device come on and I get the wifi for it just as when received and works fine.

BTW mine comes up with Selected USB JTAG/serial debug unit (cu.usbmodem21101) which is different to yours.

I have tried the exact same multiple times. It flashes but the device becomes dead and no lights and does not ask to configure at the end. I have also unplugged and plugged back in and left it for a while but still no lights on board and no WLED wifi to be seen. If I flash back with your bin file, it installs with an error at the end saying failed but after unplugging and plugging back in the lights on the device come on and I get the wifi for it just as when received and works fine. BTW mine comes up with Selected USB JTAG/serial debug unit (cu.usbmodem21101) which is different to yours.

revk commented 2024年09月28日 12:25:36 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Yes, the usb port will be different, but I don't see how it would break. Clearly the ESP32S3 module is OK (else my code would not run), but I cannot see why WLED would have an issue. It may be worth asking on the WLED forums if they have any clue. There really is not a lot to go wrong - it has power supply, an ESP32S3 module, and connection to terminals for LED.

Yes, the usb port will be different, but I don't see how it would break. Clearly the ESP32S3 module is OK (else my code would not run), but I cannot see why WLED would have an issue. It may be worth asking on the WLED forums if they have any clue. There really is not a lot to go wrong - it has power supply, an ESP32S3 module, and connection to terminals for LED.

revk commented 2024年09月28日 12:26:19 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

It may be worth trying to build WLED with the GPIO we use pre-defined?

It may be worth trying to build WLED with the GPIO we use pre-defined?

jsouto77 commented 2024年10月01日 13:18:23 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

It may be worth trying to build WLED with the GPIO we use pre-defined?

If you would kindly provide one, that would be great. In the meantime ive received some other esp32 chips and can load WLED on them without issues.

> It may be worth trying to build WLED with the GPIO we use pre-defined? If you would kindly provide one, that would be great. In the meantime ive received some other esp32 chips and can load WLED on them without issues.

revk commented 2024年10月01日 13:49:19 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

I have no how to build WLED

I have no how to build WLED

jsouto77 commented 2024年10月14日 18:10:18 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Was about to shelf this today and gave it another go. The latest bets flash 4mb S3 worked and i managed to get it work on GPIO 4 for communication.

Was about to shelf this today and gave it another go. The latest bets flash 4mb S3 worked and i managed to get it work on GPIO 4 for communication.

revk commented 2024年10月14日 18:15:21 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Ah good

Ah good

jsouto77 commented 2024年10月14日 19:57:07 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Can comfortably say it's a very nice board in its own right. Nice and compact and perfect if you just want a straight forward led controller AND you dont want any extras such a reactive sound etc... Very neat.

My sole opinion is that you should just ship it with WLED pre-installed.

As you have some manufacturing setup, I would advise you make something like quinLED for this side of the pond :)

Can comfortably say it's a very nice board in its own right. Nice and compact and perfect if you just want a straight forward led controller AND you dont want any extras such a reactive sound etc... Very neat. My sole opinion is that you should just ship it with WLED pre-installed. As you have some manufacturing setup, I would advise you make something like quinLED for this side of the pond :)

revk commented 2024年10月14日 20:33:53 +02:00 (Migrated from github.com)

Thanks for feedback

Thanks for feedback