#339 The new ESP32-S2: How relevant is it for the Makers? First tests

When the ESP32 came to the market, it was well equipped: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, two fast cores, an ultra low power core, lots of pins, etc. One thing, however, was lacking: Native USB support like the SAMD processors, for example. This changed with the new ESP32, the ESP32-S2. Here I have two development boards. Let’s look if it is the same “killer” as the first ESP32 was.
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[NatesRandomVideo]

I’m not even into ESP32 but I clicked and made sure to watch the entire video because you are one of my only content providers who fought the mid-roll ads. Making sure you get as many Google Greed points for revenue.

Hats off to you, sir! Bravo.

[kcmichaelm]

Thank you so much for this intro. RISC-V and FSM are both so exciting!

[tinayoga]

I received my ESP32-S2-Saola-1 board earlier this week. I thought I would have to wait until Espressif released IDE 4.2. I'm glad you posted this. I now have an easy way to start using the S2.

[Scrogan]

I’d argue that SD card support is pretty handy, especially for datalogging.

[filtercoffee]

You are awesome Andreas! I'm a graduate student in the field and I have really learnt a lot from your videos and suggestions! Kudos

[northshorepx]

Excellent start. Thanks for the tutorial Andreas.

[notofinterest]

Your channel is becoming my number one newssource... 🙏

[juancarlosnarvaez]

Thanks Andreas. Always you have a lot of interesting tutorials.

[AndreasSpiess]

For USB you need an Arduino Micro, not a Mini. I mixed the two...
And the -S2 has no BLE anymore

[soulrobotics]

Is interesting how fast everything is growing! ...and thanks to this kind of channels (eevblog, mark...etc) keep us informed and updated!. I know that is a way of getting some benefits, but i assure that you guys are more givers than takers. Amen.
Yes, support, support, support!

[akj]

In the Arduino IDE's settings, there is an option "Use external Editor". This is what i use when i program the Arduino. I enable this option and open the project at the same time using CLion. This allows to use the Arduino IDE's tools like easy compilation, libraries, etc... and CLion's coding assistant like autocomplete. Really boost up my production.

[chahilpatel]

Missed Point
1.Esp32-S2 Doesn't Have Bluetooth
About HID
2.With Esp32 You can use HID with Bluetooth Works as Mouse And Keyboard.

[fluffyblue]

Thank you for pointing this ESP32-S2 out to us. Please do a follow-up: check the analog (compared to esp32/esp8266), and the new WiFi features.
I like this new board. It expands the palette to choose from. Would be good if a new one came out that combines the features of the ESP32 and the -S2.
I also mixed up the Arduinos. I have some Uno in stock but I need USB functions on one project I did, so my one Leonardo is currently unavailable for dev use.
As soon as PlatformIO supports the ESP32S2, I'll order some. (I don't use the Arduino IDE anymore)

[Alessandro---]

That little hand pointer is priceless!!
Thank you, I always enjoy your videos... they are greatly appreciated.

[the-dbp]

thank you! finally got my ttgo t8 working with the help of this video!

[rudsomlima]

I hope that the AD converter inaccuracy problem has improved in this new version. Thanks for video!

[shamasis.bhattacharya]

Also ... I’ve become your Patreon supporter. Don’t know why I waited this long.

I’m trying to now make a morse code transceiver using ESP. Once it works using WiFi and UDP, I will attempt using LoRa.

[rikthefrog]

Great video as always Andreas. Thanks for your effort.

[florianhofstetter]

I like the clear structure in your videos.

[englishrupe]

Thanks for the look, Andreas! However, no Bluetooth and no SD card support are huge minuses for me. I could get over only one core, maybe, but not the other two. I can wait. But thanks indeed!