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Microcontrollers => ESP32 => Topic started by: bend on May 23, 2026, 06:24:52 PM

Title: Olimex ESP32 POE
Post by: bend on May 23, 2026, 06:24:52 PM
hi,
I bought 2 olimex Esp32 POE
i try to flash wled on it
it failed on both devices with running message : preparing

Any Tips to flash these devices?
regards
Title: Re: Olimex ESP32 POE
Post by: LubOlimex on May 25, 2026, 08:10:33 AM
Each ESP32-POE is tested empirically after manufacturing. The test includes programming at least two times.

Double check cabling, port selection, programming settings and configuration. Try with another software tool.

Try reinstalling the CH340 driver.

My advice is to also first try with the tools supported by the chip manufacturer Espressif -  like esptool, ESP-IDF, ESP32 package for Arduino IDE.