.. _resources:

Resources
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Useful Links
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* The `esp32.com forum <https://esp32.com/>`_ is a place to ask questions and find community resources.

* Check the `Issues <https://github.com/espressif/esptool/issues>`_  section on GitHub if you find a bug or have a feature request. Please check existing `issues <https://github.com/espressif/esptool/issues>`_ before opening a new one.

* Several `books <https://www.espressif.com/en/ecosystem/community-engagement/books>`_ have been written about the ESP8266 or ESP32 series of SoCs and they are listed on `Espressif <https://www.espressif.com/en/ecosystem/community-engagement/books>`__ web site.

* If you're interested in contributing to esptool, please check the :ref:`contribute` page.

* For additional {IDF_TARGET_NAME} product related information, please refer to the `documentation <https://espressif.com/en/support/download/documents>`_ section of `Espressif <https://espressif.com/en/support/download/documents>`__ web site.

Webinars and Trainings
----------------------

Mastering the Basics of Espressif Chips: An In-Depth Look at Chip Flashing
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

The content of this webinar is designed for developers, engineers and hobbyists interested in getting a better understanding of how to use esptool or other tools for the development with the ESP8266 or ESP32 series of SoCs.

It offers an in-depth look at the inner mechanisms of esptool, including the :ref:`boot-mode` process.

.. image:: https://img.youtube.com/vi/zh-Y_s4X6zs/maxresdefault.jpg
    :alt: Mastering the Basics of Espressif Chips: An In-Depth Look at Chip Flashing
    :target: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh-Y_s4X6zs

DevCon22: esptool.py: Espressif's Swiss Army Knife
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
This talk aims to show how simple, yet powerful, esptool is, and how to use it to tame your ESP.

.. image:: https://img.youtube.com/vi/GjWGKzu3XTk/maxresdefault.jpg
    :alt: DevCon22: esptool.py: Espressif's Swiss Army Knife
    :target: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjWGKzu3XTk
