Step 1 of 5
Plug in your board
Welcome. In about 5 minutes we'll update your board and check every light together.
Board
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You'll need your board, a USB-C cable that carries data, and Chrome or Edge on a computer.
USB-C cable from the board's controller to your computer
Use a USB-C cable that carries data. A charge-only cable shows no port.
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Details
Pick your controller
Waveshare ESP32-C6-Zero
Small, no screen. For the portable board.
ESP32-C6
Wiring: Strip data wire to the pin labelled 14. 5 V and GND from the pins labelled 5V and GND. Firmware 1.2.0 uses GPIO14 by default. You can change the data pin later under Help and logs.Flash mode: If it does not connect, hold BOOT while you plug it in, then let go.New
ESP32-C3 SuperMini
Tiny board, no screen. Buy the one with pins already soldered.
ESP32-C3
Wiring: Strip data to the pin labelled 4. Strip 5 V to the pin labelled 5V, strip GND to G. No soldering: a JST SM 3-pin to female Dupont lead pushes onto the pins, or use female jumper wires and WAGO lever connectors.Flash mode: If it does not connect, hold BOOT, press RST, then let go of BOOT. On many SuperMinis the buttons are labelled B and R.
ESP32-2432S028R (CYD)
With a 2.8 inch touch screen. The cheapest screen board.
ESP32
Wiring: Strip data to IO27 on the CN1 socket. Strip 5 V to VIN and GND on the P1 socket. Most kits include cables for these sockets.Flash mode: If it does not connect, hold BOOT, press RST, then let go of BOOT.USB driver: Older Windows and Mac computers may need the CH340 USB driver.
Freenove FNK0104B
With a 2.8 inch touch screen
ESP32-S3
Wiring: Strip data to GPIO14 on the Expanded IO socket. 5 V and GND from the UART socket.Flash mode: If it does not connect, hold BOOT, press RST, then let go of BOOT.
Step 3 of 5
Let's update your board
This clears the settings the board had saved. It takes a minute or two. Keep this tab open until it's done.
About 1 minute Skip, check the lights
Connect again
Step 4 of 5 · Light check
Where's the light?
Light sits between two squares? Tap either one. We'll work it out.
It's on the light bar The strip along the side I can't see any light We'll help you check the wiring
a1 red, h1 green, a8 blue, h8 amber.
Redo the light bar
Redo the squares
Start the light check again
Step 5 of 5
Ready to play
1 Unplug it Plug it into a USB phone charger. 2 Open Eloqi on your iPhone Get it on the App Store. 3 Tap Play on your board, then LED board Then tap Add.
Scan with your phone to install Eloqi
Open this page in Chrome or Edge on a computer
This browser cannot reach USB devices. Safari, Firefox and every iPhone browser cannot install firmware. Chrome on Android works with a USB-C OTG cable.
In a later update, the Eloqi app will set the board over Bluetooth.
