M5Stack Beginner Guide: Burning Firmware with M5Burner Tool
22 Oct 2024
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M5StickC Plus2 Product Features
Compact and Portable
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Dimensions: 48mm × 24mm × 14mm
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Lightweight, ideal for wearable projects.
Powerful Processing Capability
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It is equipped with an ESP32 chip, supporting Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for easy cloud connection or inter-device communication.
Display Screen
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Comes with a 0.96-inch color TFT screen for an intuitive display of status, data, or information.
Built-in Battery
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It features an 80mAh lithium battery, is rechargeable, and is suitable for short-term independent operation.
Multiple Sensors
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Include a six-axis gyroscope (MPU6886) and an infrared transmitter, supporting motion detection and remote control.
Versatile Interfaces
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Support Grove port expansion, making it easy to connect more sensors and modules.
Easy to Program
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Compatible with Arduino, MicroPython, and UIFlow environments, suitable for both beginners and professional developers.
M5Burner Firmware Burning Process
Step 1: M5burner Download：m5-docs (m5stack.com)
Step 2: Firmware Burning Process
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Prepare the Device
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Connect your M5 device (such as M5StickC Plus2) to your computer using a USB data cable.
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Ensure the necessary USB drivers (e.g., CP210x or CH340) are installed.
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Open M5Burner
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Launch the M5Burner software.
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In the top-left corner, select the connected device port from the dropdown menu.
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Select Firmware
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Browse through the firmware list and select the appropriate firmware for your device.
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If the firmware is not downloaded yet, click “Download” to retrieve it.
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Set Burning Parameters
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In the firmware burning section, configure additional settings such as Wi-Fi SSID and password (if applicable).
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You may also enable the “Erase All Flash” option to clear existing data.
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Start Burning
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After confirming all settings, click the “Burn” button.
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Wait for the burning process to complete, which may take a few minutes. The progress will be displayed in the software.
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choose continue
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Select port COM5
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Displaying this indicates a successful burn.
Tips: If the burn fails, press and hold the power button (RES) for two seconds to force the burn.
