Arduino Nano ESP32 - Code Structure

To learn how to program for ESP32, you need to learn the structure of Arduino Nano ESP32 code. This tutorial provides and explains the structure of Arduino Nano ESP32 code.

Hardware Preparation

1	×	Arduino Nano ESP32
1	×	USB Cable Type-C
1	×	(Optional) DC Power Jack
1	×	Breadboard
1	×	Jumper Wires
1	×	(Recommended) Screw Terminal Expansion Board for Arduino Nano
1	×	(Recommended) Breakout Expansion Board for Arduino Nano

Or you can buy the following sensor kits:

1	×	DIYables Sensor Kit (30 sensors/displays)
1	×	DIYables Sensor Kit (18 sensors/displays)

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Basic Code Structure

Arduino Nano ESP32 code (also called Arduino Nano ESP32 sketch) has the same structure as Arduino Code. It includes two main parts: setup code and loop code.

Setup Code

Setup code is code in setup() function.
Setup code is executed right after power-up or reset
Setup code is executed only one time.
Setup code is used to initialize variables, pin modes, start using libraries,

Loop Code

Loop code is code in loop() function.
Loop code is executed right after setup code.
Loop code is executed repeatedly (infinitely).
Loop code is used to do the main task of application

Example

void setup() { // put your setup code here, to executed once: Serial.begin(9600); Serial.println("This is Arduino Nano ESP32 setup code"); } void loop() { // put your main code here, to run repeatedly: Serial.println("This is Arduino Nano ESP32 loop code"); delay(1000); }

Detailed Instructions

If this is the first time you use Arduino Nano ESP32, see how to setup environment for Arduino Nano ESP32 on Arduino IDE.
Copy the above code and paste it to Arduino IDE.
Compile and upload code to Arduino Nano ESP32 board by clicking Upload button on Arduino IDE
Open Serial Monitor on Arduino IDE

How to open serial monitor on Arduino IDE

See the output on Serial Monitor

COM6

Send

This is Arduino Nano ESP32 setup code This is Arduino Nano ESP32 loop code This is Arduino Nano ESP32 loop code This is Arduino Nano ESP32 loop code This is Arduino Nano ESP32 loop code This is Arduino Nano ESP32 loop code This is Arduino Nano ESP32 loop code This is Arduino Nano ESP32 loop code

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Newline

As you can see on Serial Monitor, “This is Arduino Nano ESP32 the setup code” is printed once, but “This is Arduino Nano ESP32 loop code” is printed many times. It means the Arduino Nano ESP32 setup code is executed once, the Arduino Nano ESP32 loop code is executed repeatedly. The setup code is executed first.

※ NOTE THAT:

setup() and loop() functions MUST be used in Arduino Nano ESP32 code. If not, it generates an error.

Other Parts

Apart from setup and loop code, an Arduino Nano ESP32 sketch can include some of the following parts:

Block comment: usually used to write some information about the author, the wiring instruction, the license ... Arduino Nano ESP32 will ignore this part.
Libraries inclusion: is used to include libraries into the sketch.
Constant definition: used to define constant
Global variables declaration

For example:

/* * This Arduino Nano ESP32 code was developed by newbiely.com * * This Arduino Nano ESP32 code is made available for public use without any restriction * * For comprehensive instructions and wiring diagrams, please visit: * https://newbiely.com/tutorials/arduino-nano-esp32/arduino-nano-esp32-code-structure */ #include <Servo.h> #include <LiquidCrystal.h> #define MAX_COUNT 180 Servo servo; LiquidCrystal lcd(3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8); int loop_count = 0; void setup() { Serial.begin(9600); lcd.begin(16, 2); servo.attach(9); Serial.println("This is Arduino Nano ESP32 setup code"); } void loop() { loop_count++; Serial.print("This is Arduino Nano ESP32 loop code, count: "); Serial.println(loop_count); lcd.print("Hello World!"); servo.write(loop_count); if(loop_count >= MAX_COUNT) loop_count = 0; delay(1000); }

Detailed Instructions

If this is the first time you use Arduino Nano ESP32, see how to setup environment for Arduino Nano ESP32 on Arduino IDE.
Copy the above code and paste it to Arduino IDE.
Compile and upload code to Arduino Nano ESP32 board by clicking Upload button on Arduino IDE
Open Serial Monitor on Arduino IDE

See the output on Serial Monitor

COM6

Send

This is Arduino Nano ESP32 setup code This is Arduino Nano ESP32 loop code, count: 1 This is Arduino Nano ESP32 loop code, count: 2 This is Arduino Nano ESP32 loop code, count: 3 This is Arduino Nano ESP32 loop code, count: 4 This is Arduino Nano ESP32 loop code, count: 5 This is Arduino Nano ESP32 loop code, count: 6 This is Arduino Nano ESP32 loop code, count: 7

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Newline

We do NOT need to understand code line by line now. We just need to know about code structure. The line-by-line code will be explained in the next tutorials.

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