Continuing the discussion from Arduino IDE 2.3.2 is now available:
Is there an option to change the partitions scheme (custom partition) for ESP32 modules in arduino ide ?
Yes, in the bottom half of the Tools menu, which has Board-specific settings: Partition Scheme
For the tools menu board selection matters:
DOIT ESP32 DEVKIT V1, the option is not available.
ESP32 Dev module, the option is available.
ESP32 Dev module board selection is compatible with:
ESP32 WROOM 32 and variants [U, D, E, etc.]
I also tested it with NodeMCU ESP32 v1.
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Hello, I followed your instructions and noticed that the partition scheme now appears. In my case, I'm using the ESP32 DevKit V1 module. How can I resolve this issue?"
Hi @lonewolf03
You haven't described an issue. The partition scheme is expected to "appear" when you follow the instructions and that is exactly what you say happened.
So it doesn't appear that there is any issue to resolve and you can get back to progressing on your Arduino projects.
If you are actually experiencing an issue, then you will need to provide a detailed description of the issue, including:
- What did you do?
- What were the results you expected from doing that thing?
- What were the results you observed that did not match your expectations?
Make sure to include the full and exact text of any error or warning messages you might have encountered.
The partition menu options are part of the board definitions for the module. It appears that some modules do not include a partition definition menu (so you probably get the default, whatever that might be). You should complain to the module maker and request that they add a partition definition menu option.
There is probably a process to build a definition but I have no desire to try to find it.
The workaround for this issue is to use the general purpose "Dev Module" board definition for your ESP32 microcontroller model. These provide all available configuration options.
My guess is that some companies intentionally refrain from adding the options to the board definition for their product in order to make it more approachable to beginners. The manufacturer-provided configuration will be sufficient for introductory and even many intermediate projects.
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Hi Abhi,
Yes, you can change the partition scheme for ESP32 modules in the Arduino IDE, including creating a custom partition scheme. Use the general purposeDev Module board definition in the Arduino IDE to access all configuration options. Create and save a custom partition CSV file in .../Arduino/hardware/espressif/esp32/tools/partitions/. Modify boards.txt to add your custom partition scheme, restart the Arduino IDE, and select it from Tools > Partition Scheme.
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Here is the error message I got after compiling:
Text section exceeds available space in board
The sketch uses 1755333 bytes (133%) of program storage space. The maximum is 1310720 bytes.
The sketch uses 1135881 bytes (86%) of program storage space. The maximum is 1310720 bytes.
Global variables use 47120 bytes (14%) of dynamic memory, This leaves 280560 bytes for local variables. dynamic memory, which leaves 280560 bytes for local variables. The maximum is 327680 bytes.
Sketch too big.
I use the must devkit V1 module, I looked through the answers on the forum but for my case it doesn't work😒. Help me please.
If your devkit v1 board has 4MB Flash, then you may try the no OTA (no on the air update) partitions.
Mine doesn't even show the partition scheme.
@lonewolf03 select Tools > Board > esp32 > ESP32 Dev Module from the Arduino IDE menus. After that, you will have a Tools > Partition Scheme menu.'
The developers of the "esp32" boards platform added this "ESP32 Dev Module" board definition as a way to provide support for all boards based on the ESP32 microcontroller. After selecting the board, you will find several custom board option menus have been added under Arduino IDE's Tools menu. You can then use these menus to configure Arduino IDE as appropriate for your specific board model (e.g., the size of its flash memory), and how you would like to use the board (e.g., SPIFFS, OTA).
i use the next settings on a wroom small wifi board.
trick is to also set your partition scheme to huge.
see my image of the setup.
Merci infiniment, ça marche.
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