Explore PlatformIO, a powerful alternative to the Arduino IDE, in this comprehensive 52-minute video tutorial. Learn how to install PlatformIO under Visual Studio Code for Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows. Discover the advantages of using PlatformIO with Arduino Uno, ESP32, and Seeeduino XIAO microcontrollers through practical examples. Understand the differences in function usage between PlatformIO and Arduino IDE, and master PlatformIO's Library Manager. Follow along with a hands-on dual servo motor controller project featuring an LCD display. Gain insights into the platformio.ini file and its importance in project configuration. By the end of this tutorial, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to enhance your microcontroller programming workflow using PlatformIO.
Overview
Syllabus
- Introduction
- PlatformIO Basics
- Install VS Code - Linux
- Install VS Code - Mac OS X
- Install VS Code - MS Windows 10
- Install PlatformIO plugin for VS Code
- PlatformIO Basics with Arduino Uno
- PlatformIO Basics with ESP32
- PlatformIO Basics with Seeeduino XIAO
- Functions with PlatformIO vs Arduino IDE
- PlatformIO Library Management Basics
- Dual Servo Controller Demo Hookup
- Dual Servo Controller Code & Demo
- Understanding the platformio.ini file
Taught by
DroneBot Workshop
