Hands-On Edge Analytics with Azure IoT

Using REPL with our ESP32

Now that we have MicroPython installed on our microcontroller, let's get familiar with MicroPython's REPL. First, we will connect to our ESP32, and then we will run a few simple lines of code to see that it is working. To start, do the following:

1. To connect the ESP32, click on the Connect button from the right panel. The icon resembles a chain, as shown in the following screenshot:

2. After successfully connecting, you should see the REPL prompt in the lower panel (>>>). Let's try typing a command and see what happens. To be consistent with every other first computer language tutorial, type the following and press  ...