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| -title: Nano ESP32 |
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| -description: Learn how to use specific features on the Nano ESP32 using MicroPython |
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| 2 | +title: Nano ESP32 |
| 3 | +description: Learn how to use specific features on the Nano ESP32 using MicroPython |
| 4 | +--- |
| 5 | + |
| 6 | + |
| 7 | + |
| 8 | +In this guide, you will find information specific to the [Nano ESP32 board](https://store.arduino.cc/products/nano-esp32), such as supported serial protocols, built-in sensors, and how to access the wireless features. |
| 9 | + |
| 10 | +For installation instructions, please visit the link below: |
| 11 | +- [Installing MicroPython](https://labs.arduino.cc/en/labs/micropython-installer) |
| 12 | + |
| 13 | +## Pinout |
| 14 | + |
| 15 | +The pinout for the Nano ESP32 can be found in the image below. |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | + |
| 18 | + |
| 19 | +***For more details on this product, visit the [hardware product page](/hardware/nano-esp32/).*** |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +## Board-Specific Features |
| 22 | + |
| 23 | +The Nano ESP32 has several board-specific features that we can access through MicroPython: |
| 24 | + |
| 25 | +- **RGB LED**: A built-in RGB LED that can be controlled by setting `r`, `g`, and `b` values. |
| 26 | +- **Touch Pins**: Capacitive touch sensors available on multiple pins. |
| 27 | +- **ESP-NOW**: A wireless communication protocol developed by Espressif that enables low-power, peer-to-peer communication without the need for a Wi-Fi router. ESP-NOW is particularly useful for creating mesh networks or communicating with other ESP32 devices with low latency and minimal setup. |
| 28 | + |
| 29 | + |
| 30 | +## Wireless Connectivity |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +The Nano ESP32 has a radio module that supports **Wi-Fi®** and **Bluetooth®**. To find examples, please visit the links below: |
| 33 | + |
| 34 | +- **[MicroPython - Bluetooth® documentation]()** |
| 35 | +- **[MicroPython - Wi-Fi® documentation]()** |
| 36 | + |
| 37 | + |
| 38 | +### ESP-NOW |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +ESP-NOW is a powerful feature of the ESP32 that allows devices to communicate directly with each other using a simple, lightweight protocol. This is useful for applications where quick data transfer is needed between devices, such as in sensor networks or remote control systems. |
| 41 | + |
| 42 | +**Example:** |
| 43 | +Here's a basic outline of how you can set up ESP-NOW communication between two ESP32 boards using MicroPython: |
| 44 | + |
| 45 | +```python |
| 46 | +import espnow |
| 47 | +import network |
| 48 | + |
| 49 | +# Initialize the Wi-Fi interface in station mode |
| 50 | +wifi = network.WLAN(network.STA_IF) |
| 51 | +wifi.active(True) |
| 52 | + |
| 53 | +# Initialize ESP-NOW |
| 54 | +esp_now = espnow.ESPNow() |
| 55 | +esp_now.init() |
| 56 | + |
| 57 | +# Add a peer device (MAC address needed) |
| 58 | +peer_mac = b'\x24\x0A\xC4\x12\x34\x56' # Replace with the MAC address of the peer |
| 59 | +esp_now.add_peer(peer_mac) |
| 60 | + |
| 61 | +# Send a message |
| 62 | +esp_now.send(peer_mac, b'Hello, ESP-NOW!') |
| 63 | + |
| 64 | +# Receive messages |
| 65 | +def on_recv_msg(mac, msg): |
| 66 | + print("Received message from:", mac, "Message:", msg) |
| 67 | + |
| 68 | +esp_now.on_recv(on_recv_msg) |
| 69 | +``` |
| 70 | + |
| 71 | +> **Note**: ESP-NOW requires you to know the MAC address of the peer device in advance and does not require a Wi-Fi router or internet connection. |
| 72 | +
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| 73 | + |
| 74 | +## Communication Protocols |
| 75 | + |
| 76 | +The Nano ESP32 supports **I2C**, **UART**, and **SPI** for communication with external devices. Here are examples of how to use them in MicroPython. |
| 77 | + |
| 78 | +### I2C |
| 79 | + |
| 80 | +The I2C bus on the Nano ESP32 is available on pins **A4 (SDA)** and **A5 (SCL)**. Here is how to set it up: |
| 81 | + |
| 82 | +```python |
| 83 | +from machine import Pin, I2C |
| 84 | + |
| 85 | +# Initialize I2C with SCL on A5 and SDA on A4 |
| 86 | +i2c = I2C(0, scl=Pin(5), sda=Pin(4)) |
| 87 | +devices = i2c.scan() |
| 88 | + |
| 89 | +print("I2C devices found:", devices) |
| 90 | +``` |
| 91 | + |
| 92 | +***Read more about I2C in [this article]().*** |
| 93 | + |
| 94 | +### UART |
| 95 | + |
| 96 | +The Nano ESP32 can communicate using UART, available on specific pins. Here’s how to set it up: |
| 97 | + |
| 98 | +```python |
| 99 | +from machine import UART |
| 100 | + |
| 101 | +# Initialize UART on pins 16 (TX) and 17 (RX) |
| 102 | +uart = UART(1, baudrate=9600, tx=16, rx=17) |
| 103 | + |
| 104 | +# Send and receive data |
| 105 | +uart.write("Hello from Nano ESP32!") |
| 106 | +data = uart.read() |
| 107 | +print("Received:", data) |
| 108 | +``` |
| 109 | + |
| 110 | +***Read more about UART in [this article]().*** |
| 111 | + |
| 112 | +### SPI |
| 113 | + |
| 114 | +SPI communication is also supported on the Nano ESP32, which is useful for high-speed data transfer with peripherals: |
| 115 | + |
| 116 | +```python |
| 117 | +from machine import Pin, SPI |
| 118 | + |
| 119 | +# Initialize SPI with SCK on pin 18, MOSI on pin 23, and MISO on pin 19 |
| 120 | +spi = SPI(1, baudrate=1000000, polarity=0, phase=0, sck=Pin(18), mosi=Pin(23), miso=Pin(19)) |
| 121 | + |
| 122 | +print("SPI initialized") |
| 123 | +``` |
| 124 | + |
| 125 | +***Read more about SPI in [this article]().*** |
| 126 | + |
| 127 | +## Additional Features |
| 128 | + |
| 129 | +The Nano ESP32 includes other features that can be explored: |
| 130 | + |
| 131 | +- **Analog Pins**: Use `ADC` to read analog values from sensors. |
| 132 | +- **PWM**: Use `PWM` for pulse-width modulation to control motors or LEDs. |
| 133 | + |
| 134 | +## Summary |
| 135 | + |
| 136 | +The Nano ESP32 is a powerful microcontroller that supports a variety of features for embedded programming with MicroPython. From controlling the built-in RGB LED to using capacitive touch sensors and establishing wireless connections, this guide covers the essentials to get started. |
| 137 | + |
| 138 | +For more advanced projects and examples, visit the [Arduino Docs - MicroPython](https://docs.arduino.cc/micropython/). |
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