Setting Up Your Board

Connect and configure your Arduino or ESP32 board so it can talk to Bottango.

To make Bottango control servos or other actuators, you need to connect a compatible microcontroller board and install the Bottango firmware.

✅ Supported Boards

Bottango currently supports:

• Arduino Uno
• Arduino Nano (ATmega328 version)
• ESP32 (Dev Module or equivalent)

These boards connect to your computer via USB and communicate directly with the Bottango app.

🔌 Step 1: Connect Your Board

Use a USB cable to connect your microcontroller to your computer.

Make sure:

• The board is powered via USB
• You’re using a data-capable USB cable (some charging cables won’t work)

⚙️ Step 2: Upload the Bottango Firmware

Bottango needs to upload a small firmware sketch to your board. This allows the app to control it in real-time.

Automatically via Bottango:

1. Open Bottango.
2. Go to Devices > Add Device.
3. Select your board type from the list.
4. Click Install Firmware.
5. Bottango will detect the correct COM port and upload the firmware automatically.

💡 If the board isn’t found, check your cable and USB port, then restart Bottango.

Manually (Advanced Option):

If automatic setup fails, you can upload the firmware using the Arduino IDE:

1. Download the Bottango firmware from the official GitHub repo.
2. Open it in the Arduino IDE.
3. Select the correct board and port under Tools.
4. Upload the sketch.

🟢 Step 3: Verify Connection

Once the firmware is installed:

• The board should appear in Bottango’s device list
• A green indicator shows it’s connected and ready
• You can now assign servos and create motions!

🧪 Troubleshooting

• Board not detected? Try a different USB cable or port.
• Upload fails? Make sure no other software is using the COM port (e.g. Arduino IDE).
• ESP32 issues? Hold the BOOT button when clicking “Upload” if needed.

Next up: Wiring and Connecting Servos

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