Debug ESP32-C3 via USB (No External Probe Needed)

If you want an ESP32 Development board which you can debug without an external debug probe, the ESP32-C3 Development Module is ideal! Here we show how to connect and setup in Visual Micro, more info and links below...

The ESP32-C3 development board by default allows access to the USB debugging pins, which simply require a USB lead to be connected to the correct pins.

This means you can use the full Hardware Debugging experience in Visual Micro with this board, without needing an external probe (e.g. ESP-PROG) to link it to your PC, saving you time and effort.

With the simple to select options, and the documentation below you can start crushing those bugs easily in your ESP32 project.

NOTE: Ensure you are using the v2.0.3 or later ESP32 Board Package for this to function correctly.

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ESP32-C3 USB Debugging Documentation:

Zadig Driver:

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[vincentyun]

When I connect ESP32S3 to PC's USB, the device named "USB-Enhanced-SERIAL CH343 (COM8)", but not "USB JTAG/serial debug unit". How to solve this?

[bennguyen]

What are main advantage so of using Visual Micro over EspressIf's IDF.. or VSCode/PlatformIO.. or Eclipse with the ESP-IDF Plugin?

For example, would it help in connecting to my ESP32 any easier?

My ESP32 has a built-in JTAG debugger, but OpenOcd / gdb
(esp32c3-builtin.cfg / riscv32-esp-elf-gdb ) can't consistently debug.. or dump / erase / program the flash.

[khroomlet]

Does the same process work for the ESP32-S2 and ESP32?

[_adamalfath]

Hi, what is the difference between interface 0 & 2 on the ESP32C3 USB enumeration?

[NathanBENMANSOUR-vc]

If I use a module, not a kit. Example: Ai-Thinker ESP32-C3-12F which is powered at 3.3V only. USB data lines will be at a 5V level, isn't it? Without a level shifter it would be risky. I'd like your advice.

[chucrk]

Thanks for good video! I have ESP32-C3 with dual USB-C port. Can I follow this video. Thank you so much!