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+title: "Simplify Your Embedded Projects with ESP-BSP"
+date: 2024-06-18
+showAuthor: false
+authors:
+    - "juraj-michalek"
+tags: ["Embedded Systems", "ESP32", "ESP32-S3", "Espressif", "BSP"]
+---
+
+# Simplify Your Embedded Projects with ESP-BSP
+
+## Introduction
+
+Are you a maker or an embedded systems enthusiast looking to create applications that work seamlessly across different ESP32 development boards? Whether you’re using the [ESP-WROVER-KIT](https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp-idf/en/stable/esp32/hw-reference/esp32/get-started-wrover-kit.html), [M5Stack-CoreS3](https://docs.m5stack.com/en/core/CoreS3), [ESP32-S3-BOX-3](https://github.com/espressif/esp-box/blob/master/docs/hardware_overview/esp32_s3_box_3/hardware_overview_for_box_3.md), or other compatible boards, the ESP Board Support Package (ESP-BSP) makes your life easier. In this article, we’ll walk you through how to get started with ESP-BSP, enabling you to focus on your project’s functionality without worrying about hardware differences.
+
+## What is ESP-BSP?
+
+[ESP-BSP](https://github.com/espressif/esp-bsp) is a collection of Board Support Packages featuring Espressif’s or M5Stack development boards. The set can be extended to any board with Espressif’s chip. It provides a convenient way to start a project for a specific development board without the need to manually look for drivers and other details. By using ESP-BSP, you can:
+
+- **Streamline Hardware Integration**: Simplify code and reduce complexity.
+- **Enhance Development Speed**: Quickly set up and start working on your projects.
+- **Access Standardized APIs**: Ensure consistency across your projects.
+
+## Getting Started with ESP-BSP
+
+The following example covers steps for building application for ESP32-S3-BOX-3 which is supported by ESP-BSP.
+
+### Hardware Setup
+
+Ensure you have the following hardware:
+
+- [ESP32-S3-BOX-3](https://github.com/espressif/esp-box) development board.
+- USB-C Cable for power and programming.
+
+### Prerequisites
+
+Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
+
+- [ESP-IDF v5.3](https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp-idf/en/stable/esp32/get-started/index.html#installation): The official development framework for the ESP32, properly installed and sourced in your shell.
+
+### Creating Project from Example
+
+Let’s create a simple project using the `display_audio_photo` example, which is available for the ESP32-S3-BOX-3. This example showcases how to use the display, touch, and audio features.
+
+1. **Initialize a New Project**:
+
+   Use the `idf.py` tool to create a new project from the example:
+
+   ```bash
+   idf.py create-project-from-example "espressif/esp-box-3^1.2.0:display_audio_photo"
+   cd display_audio_photo
+   ```
+
+2. **Set the Target**:
+
+   Ensure the correct target is set for your project:
+
+   ```
+   idf.py set-target esp32s3
+   ```
+
+   Note: For users of ESP-IDF 5.3 or newer, it is necessary to add the following dependency with the corrected I2C driver (error message at runtime: `CONFLICT! driver_ng`):
+
+   ```
+   idf.py add-dependency "espressif/esp_codec_dev==1.1.0"
+   ```
+
+3. **Build and Flash the Project**:
+
+   Compile and flash your application to the ESP32-S3-BOX-3:
+
+   ```
+   idf.py build flash monitor
+   ```
+
+   Note: Use `Ctrl+]` to quit the monitor application.
+
+
+### Exploring the Example
+
+Once the application is running, you’ll see the following features in action:
+
+- **Display**: Shows images, text files, and more.
+- **Touch**: Interacts with the display.
+- **Audio**: Plays sound files.
+
+
+### Exploring the Component
+
+The ESP-BSP is included via `main/idf_component.yml` file. Simply by switching to another BSP, you can adapt the project to different hardware. Here’s how you can specify dependencies for different boards:
+
+Example for ESP32-S3-BOX:
+
+```
+## IDF Component Manager Manifest File
+dependencies:
+  espressif/esp-box: "^3.1.0"
+  esp_codec_dev:
+    public: true
+    version: "==1.1.0"
+  ## Required IDF version
+  idf:
+    version: ">=5.0.0"
+```
+
+Example for M5Stack-CoreS3:
+
+```
+## IDF Component Manager Manifest File
+dependencies:
+  espressif/m5stack_core_s3: "^1.1.0"
+  esp_codec_dev:
+    public: true
+    version: "==1.1.0"
+  ## Required IDF version
+  idf:
+    version: ">=5.0.0"
+```
+
+## Conclusion
+
+With ESP-BSP, you can quickly develop and port your applications across various ESP32 boards, saving time and effort. Whether you’re building a new project or upgrading an existing one, ESP-BSP simplifies your development process.
+
+## Useful Links
+
+- [Board Support Packages at Component Registry](https://components.espressif.com/components?q=Board+Support+Package)
+- [ESP-BSP GitHub Repository](https://github.com/espressif/esp-bsp)
+- [ESP-BSP Documentation](https://github.com/espressif/esp-bsp/blob/master/README.md)
+- [ESP-BOX-3 BSP Example](https://components.espressif.com/components/espressif/esp-box-3/versions/1.2.0/examples?language=en)
+- [ESP-IDF Installation Guide](https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp-idf/en/latest/esp32/get-started/index.html)
+- [Wokwi - Online ESP32 Simulator](https://wokwi.com)