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Using Factory Firmware

To help users quickly understand the various functions of the product, the factory firmware is pre‑flashed. This allows users to learn how to use each interface. In addition to the ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-2.06 main unit and the included components, the following items are required to run the firmware:

Required Components​

  • ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED-2.06 ×1
  • TF card ×1 (not required, needed only for TF card examples)

Development Board Battery Installation Guide​

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When disassembling, pay special attention to the cable area. The connection in this part is fragile. Pulling, twisting, or applying excessive force can easily cause breakage and affect device operation. Before disassembly, understand the importance of cable protection. During disassembly, move slowly and gently. When separating the enclosure from the motherboard, observe the location and routing of the cable connections. Support the motherboard or cable to keep it in a natural, tension-free state to avoid forced dismantling.

Precautions​

⚠️ USB Download Precautions (Important)​

Using USB to download programs to the development board

If the port is not recognized, please enter Boot mode:

  1. Press and hold the BOOT button.
  2. Connect the USB cable to the computer
  3. Release the BOOT button.

After the download is complete, power cycle the board to run the program.

Firmware Download​

  • The example programs are located in the Firmware directory of the example package

Firmware Flashing​

  • Unzip the software resource package (Flash_download_tool)

  • Open the flash_download_tool_3.9.7.exe software. Select ESP32-S3 and USB based on the development board's MCU and interface. ESP32-S3 and USB

  • Parameter Settings

    • ①. Select the COM port corresponding to the development board

    • ②. Select the highest baud rate, 1152000

    • ③. Click "..." to select the bin file from the esp32-s3-touch-amoled-2.06-main\firmware directory provided in the example package, manually enter the download address "0x00", and check the box on the far left

    • ④. Start flashing

  • Flashing complete (the flashing process takes some time, please be patient)

  • Press the reset button and observe the result

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If it remains in the "Waiting for power-on sync" state, hold the "Boot" button and power cycle the device to enter download mode; this will resolve the issue.

Example Overview​

  • The firmware uses the Brookesia component and showcases various applications in an APP‑style interface, including Settings, Drawing Pad, Music Player, Video Player, Audio Analyzer, SquareLine, XiaoZhi AI, Gravity Ball, and other apps.

App Example Introduction​

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  • To exit an app, swipe up from the bottom of the screen.
  • Swipe up from the bottom and pause in the middle of the screen to view recently running apps; swipe up again to close and terminate the APP process.

DrawPanel APP​

  • This example demonstrates a touch‑screen drawing board for simple sketches.

SpecAnalyzer APP​

  • This example shows a real‑time audio spectrum visualizer, presenting audio frequency distribution intuitively.

AIChats APP​

  • Click the APP to enter the Xiaozhi AI application. It is the same version adapted for the Xiaozhi official website, with identical operation methods. To return to the esp-brookesia UI, press PWR multiple times.

GravitySphere APP​

  • This example demonstrates the Gravity Ball APP based on the six-axis attitude sensor. Open GravitySphere and place the device completely flat and stationary on the table. Once the loading bar on the screen disappears and the ball appears, the ball will move in real-time according to the device's tilt and rotational posture.

VideoPlayer APP​

  • This example demonstrates an AVI video player. Place AVI‑format video files in the avi folder on the TF card.

  • This example demonstrates an image viewer. It can display images, and you can swipe left or right to switch between different images.

MusicPlayer APP​

  • Simulates the interface of a music player.

Settings APP​

  • Features Wi-Fi scanning and network configuration functions.

  • Allows adjustment of display brightness and volume

  • Displays the battery ADC voltage