esp-idf VS NimBLE-Arduino

Compare esp-idf vs NimBLE-Arduino and see what are their differences.

esp-idf

Espressif IoT Development Framework. Official development framework for Espressif SoCs. (by espressif)

NimBLE-Arduino

A fork of the NimBLE library structured for compilation with Arduino, for use with ESP32, nRF5x. (by h2zero)
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esp-idf NimBLE-Arduino
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10.0 3.5
7 days ago 4 days ago
C C
Apache License 2.0 Apache License 2.0
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esp-idf

Posts with mentions or reviews of esp-idf. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-12-07.
  • ESP-IDP and pytest markers for supported targets
    2 projects | /r/esp32 | 7 Dec 2023
    IDF contains stuff like https://github.com/espressif/esp-idf/blob/master/pytest.ini and https://github.com/espressif/esp-idf/blob/master/tools/ci/idf_pytest/constants.py which are not part of the pytest-embedded package.
  • Unveiling secrets of the ESP32: creating an open-source Mac layer
    5 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 6 Dec 2023
    ugh.. arduino.

    Better to start with ESP-IDF, there's a pretty full featured well documented web server, and a lot more.

    https://github.com/espressif/esp-idf/tree/master/examples/pr...

  • ESP32-S3 Usb host hid
    2 projects | /r/esp32 | 6 Sep 2023
    Hi, I have device ESP32-S3-DevKitM-1 and i want to catch keystrokes from keyboard. I tried using this https://github.com/tanakamasayuki/EspUsbHost and example from espressif https://github.com/espressif/esp-idf/tree/release/v5.1/examples/peripherals/usb/host/hid/main but when i connect keyboard it is just connecting and disconnecting. Can anyone help me with this?
  • Using ESP32C6 to run wifi and Thread simultaneously
    3 projects | /r/embedded | 11 Jul 2023
    According to this page, coexistence of WiFi and 802.15.4 is now supported. Thread is based on 802.15.4.
    3 projects | /r/embedded | 11 Jul 2023
    The example: https://github.com/espressif/esp-idf/tree/master/examples/openthread/ot_br "The example could also run on a single SoC which supports both Wi-Fi and Thread (e.g., ESP32-C6), but since there is only one RF path in ESP32-C6, which means Wi-Fi and Thread can't receive simultaneously, it has a significant impact on performance. Hence the two SoCs solution is recommended."
  • How to Master Esp32
    2 projects | /r/embedded | 3 Jul 2023
  • ESP32-C3 Wireless Adventure: A Comprehensive Guide to IoT [pdf]
    9 projects | news.ycombinator.com | 14 Jun 2023
    The latest, but it was a few months ago. The results were off by 400 meters, and many persons have the same problems : https://github.com/espressif/esp-idf/issues/8976
  • ESP32 i2c (BMP280) not working with ESP-IDF but OK with Arduino IDE
    4 projects | /r/esp32 | 10 Jun 2023
    Use an official I2C example form the IDF. Like this: https://github.com/espressif/esp-idf/blob/master/examples/peripherals/i2c/i2c_simple/main/i2c_simple_main.c I’stand corrected with respect to the call order, it appears the driver install comes later. Your speed is unusually low, use the default speed of 400K. If you still get the error in the setup, use the source: the IDF is fully source distributed. Look into the implementation of the function, which errors occur form which code parts. Use ESP_LOGE or similar calls to get output messages on where you are getting to within the code. So that you learn where it’s expectations aren’t met.
  • How to analyse binary coredump
    2 projects | /r/esp32 | 26 May 2023
    You'll need the core dump and the ELF file, assuming you have them both, you will need espcoredump.py (Github), but it's easier to install the whole ESP-IDF (docs.esspressif.com) package as the coredump tool has dependencies.
  • Reading external USB mass storage
    6 projects | /r/esp32 | 22 May 2023
    I habe: https://github.com/espressif/esp-idf/tree/efe919275e8f4516ffd5f99f9a59e9d3efbae281/examples/peripherals/usb/host/msc

NimBLE-Arduino

Posts with mentions or reviews of NimBLE-Arduino. We have used some of these posts to build our list of alternatives and similar projects. The last one was on 2023-07-25.

What are some alternatives?

When comparing esp-idf and NimBLE-Arduino you can also consider the following projects:

arduino-esp32 - Arduino core for the ESP32

MicroPython - MicroPython - a lean and efficient Python implementation for microcontrollers and constrained systems

ESP32-BLE-Gamepad - Bluetooth LE Gamepad library for the ESP32

bluetooth - Cross-platform Bluetooth API for Go and TinyGo. Supports Linux, macOS, Windows, and bare metal using Nordic SoftDevice.

WiFiManager - ESP8266 WiFi Connection manager with web captive portal

WLED - Control WS2812B and many more types of digital RGB LEDs with an ESP8266 or ESP32 over WiFi!

ESPHome-Apple-Watch-detection - ESPHome BLE Apple Watch presence detection

Unity Test API - Simple Unit Testing for C

esptool-js - Javascript implementation of flasher tool for Espressif chips, running in web browser using WebSerial.

esp32-wifi-penetration-tool - Exploring possibilities of ESP32 platform to attack on nearby Wi-Fi networks.

wolfssl - The wolfSSL library is a small, fast, portable implementation of TLS/SSL for embedded devices to the cloud. wolfSSL supports up to TLS 1.3!

ESP32-W5100 - PoC app to test W5100 integration to esp-idf