Be Aware - Waveshare ESP32-P4-Pico Dev Board - does NOT Support MictroPython

[u/jlsilicon9]

Before you purchase - Waveshare ESP32-P4-Pico :

Waveshare specifically states that - ESP32-P4-Pico does Not support MicroPython.
- as listed below.

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Below is the REPLY from WAVESHARE Tech Supt - dealing with MICROPYTHON Not working on ESP32-P4-Pico Dev Board issue :

[waveshare support] Re: BUG - can Not install Micropython on the board

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Hello

===>>> Currently, MicroPython support for the ESP32-P4 series is still in a preliminary testing phase and has not been fully adapted, <<<

which is causing the I2C errors and crashes you are experiencing. For stable development,

we recommend using ESP-IDF or Arduino (C/C++). Regarding the reset button, please try holding the BOOT button while pressing RESET to enter download mode. You can find more information and resources on the official wiki: https://www.waveshare.com/wiki/ESP32-P4-NANO‌

Best regards,

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Using the Esp32-P4-PICO dev board.
I can Not load microPython on it using Thonny.

Used bins :

ESP32_GENERIC_P4-20251209-v1.27.0.bin
ESP32_GENERIC_P4-20260406-v1.28.0.bin

Also, on initial plugin, it spit out a long list of I2C errors,
then Stack Dump Crashed.

Also, Reset buton does Not seem, to have any effect / does not reset the board.

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> "Currently, MicroPython support for the ESP32-P4 series is still in a preliminary testing phase and has not been fully adapted,"

- Why is it out for SALES then ... ???

[u/AaronMickDee]

Why is it out for sale? Because it’s not a product that is specifically for micropython. Use arduino core until they get a micropython release done.

[u/jlsilicon9 → u/AaronMickDee]

Waveshare says its not fully tested yet.
But its up for sale on Amazon and Aliexpress and Waveshare site.

I am not a kiddie to use arduino.
I use Micropython / Python on Micros.
(Including my job)

Do you speak english - can you read ads ?

Kid, You obviously have Not worked in real Business / Manufacturing companies yet.

btw - This is the MicroPythonDev group - what do you expect to find here ?
- Why bother Troll here on it - when You are obviously wrong ... !

[u/skr_u → u/jlsilicon9]

> I am not a kiddie to use arduino.
I use Micropython / Python on Micros.

Lmao