CharacterCore

Browser flasher for the Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-S3 firmware.

Flash Firmware

Use Chrome or Edge on a desktop over HTTPS. Connect the XIAO ESP32-S3 by USB, then choose the firmware version to install.

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Localhost Preview

When serving this folder locally, open either build UI preview or preselect a firmware in the flasher.

Home Preview Opens the CharacterCore landing screen preview. Settings Preview Opens the CharacterCore Settings interface preview. Control Preview Opens the CharacterCore Control interface preview. Display Settings Preview Opens the CharacterCore Display Setup interface preview. Display UI Preview Opens the round touch display interface preview.

Before Flashing

  1. Disconnect external servo power.
  2. Remove servo horns or disconnect linkages for first bring-up.
  3. Plug the XIAO ESP32-S3 into USB.
  4. If the board is not detected, hold BOOT, tap RESET, then release BOOT.

Flashing replaces the firmware on the connected ESP32-S3. Make sure the selected USB serial device is the XIAO board.

After Flashing

The board starts a Wi-Fi access point named CharacterCore Setup. Connect to it and open http://192.168.4.1 to set servo limits before powering the puppet mechanisms.