Expert Installation
Expert installation is wizard which will guide you through the installation process step by step and enable the user to tweek installation settings as needed. If the process hits a wall and you need more information for further troubleshooting, there is button in bottom right corner of the installation window. Clicking on the “Logs folder” button will open the window with the installation log files. This button is avalible on any screen of the installation process.
Prerequisities check
The installer will first verify that all prerequisites are met. If any prerequisites are not satisfied, the installer will either prompt you to address them manually (on POSIX systems) or offer an option for automatic installation (only on Windows).
Python Sanity Check
The installer will check if Python is installed and if it is the correct version. If it supports ssl and venv. If not, it will offer to install Python automatically (on windows) or prompt you to install it manually.
Target selection
Next step involves selecting the Espressif chips you wish to develop for. This is a multi-select question, with the default option set to all. You can deselect this option and choose specific chips as needed. Once your selection is complete, proceed by pressing the continue button.
IDF version selections
In the second step, you can choose from a list of supported ESP-IDF versions. While multiple versions can be selected, it is recommended to use the latest supported version, which is selected by default.
Mirrors selections
You will then be prompted to select a mirror from which the ESP-IDF should be downloaded adn also to select a mirror for downloading the necessary tools. For users in mainland China, it is advisable to avoid selecting GitHub. For users outside of China, it is recommended to select the default mirror.
Installation path selections
In the next step, you will be prompted to enter the installation path for the ESP-IDF. The default path is C:\esp on Windows and ~\.espressif on POSIX systems. It is recommended to use the folder browser for selecting the path.
Installation Progress
In the next step you can start the actuall installation and than watch it’s progress. The table of components will inform you about the progress of the installation.
Finish
Once the installation is complete, you will have the possibility to save the configuration for future use. This is only usefull if you want to replicate the same installation on other machines. Otherwise, you can simply close the installer.
