OpenChess Web Installer

1 Requirements

Connect your ESP32 via USB and click the button below

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Future updates can be installed automatically over WiFi (OTA) from the webUI

Connect to the OpenChess WiFi (password: chess123)
Go to http://openchess.local to configure your board
Click on the GPIO section to set the correct pins and transistor type (PNP/NPN) BEFORE connecting wires to GPIOs. Incorrect configuration with wires connected can cause short circuits
Follow the Serial Monitor Console instructions (115200 baud) to calibrate sensors and LEDs. Calibration data is saved and only needs to be done once
Start a game from the web interface or by placing a piece on the physical board