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With this step we remove all dependencies, but git. Mac and Linux come with Python by default, so they will keep using get.py to update the toolchain and support binaries. Windows users have an "All point and click" installation option that requires only git and Arduino to be downloaded. Fingers crossed :)
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## Steps to install Arduino ESP32 support on Windows
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### 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)
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2. Download and install Git from [git-scm.com](https://git-scm.com/download/win)
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3. Start ```Git GUI``` and run through the following steps:
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- Select ```Clone Existing Repository```
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- Select source and destination
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- Source Location: ```https://github.com/espressif/arduino-esp32.git```
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- Target Directory: ```C:/Users/[YOUR_USER_NAME]/Documents/Arduino/hardware/espressif/esp32```
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- Click ```Clone``` to start cloning the repository
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- Open ```C:/Users/[YOUR_USER_NAME]/Documents/Arduino/hardware/espressif/esp32/tools``` and double-click ```get.exe```
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- When ```get.exe``` finishes, you should the following files you the directory
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4. Plug your ESP32 board and wait for the drivers to install (or install manually any that might be required)
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5. Start Arduino IDE
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6. Select your board in ```Tools > Board``` menu
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7. Select the COM port that the board is attached to
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8. Compile and upload (You might need to hold the boot button while uploading)
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### How to update to the latest code
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1. Start ```Git GUI``` and you should see the repository under ```Open Recent Repository```. Click on it!
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2. From menu ```Remote``` select ```Fetch from``` > ```origin```
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3. Wait for git to pull any changes and close ```Git GUI```
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4. Open ```C:/Users/[YOUR_USER_NAME]/Documents/Arduino/hardware/espressif/esp32/tools``` and double-click ```get.exe```
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