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## Steps to install Arduino ESP32 support on Windows
### Tested on 32 and 64 bit Windows 10 machines
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1. Download and install the latest Arduino IDE ```Windows Installer` `` from [arduino.cc ](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/Software )
2. Download ```Windows x86 MSI installer` `` or ` ``Windows x86-64 MSI installer` `` from [python.org ](https://www.python.org/downloads/release/python-2712/ ). When installing:
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- Install for all users
- In ```Customize Python 2.7.X` `` page, make sure you enable the last option: ` ``Add python.exe to Path` ``
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3. Download and install Git from [git-scm.com ](https://git-scm.com/download/win )
4. Start ```Git Bash` `` as Administrator and execute the following command
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```bash
python -m pip install --upgrade pip & & \
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pip install pyserial & & \
pip install requests
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```


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5. Start ```Git Bash` `` normally and execute the following command
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```bash
mkdir -p ~/Documents/Arduino/hardware/espressif & & \
cd ~/Documents/Arduino/hardware/espressif & & \
git clone https://github.com/espressif/arduino-esp32.git esp32 & & \
cd esp32/tools/ & & \
python get.py
```

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6. Plug your ESP32 board and wait for the drivers to install (or install manually any that might be required)
7. Start Arduino IDE
8. Select your board in ```Tools > Board` `` menu
9. Select the COM port that the board is attached to
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10. Compile and upload (You might need to hold the boot button while uploading)
