Contact person: Help with ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-7 Programming Setup on MacBook Pro M1

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Location: BHILAI, India

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Time to start: As soon as possible

Project description:
"I am seeking an experienced firmware developer or technician to assist me with a critical setup task for my new hardware.

I have an ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-7 development board and a MacBook Pro with an M1 chip (Apple Silicon). I need to use the Arduino IDE (version 2.x or 1.8.x) for programming, but I am encountering difficulties getting the environment correctly configured to recognize and flash the board.

The goal is to establish a stable and functional setup that is ready for development.

Scope of Work & Deliverables
The successful freelancer will remotely guide me through, or directly configure (via screen share), the following on my macOS M1 system:

Arduino IDE Setup: Ensuring the correct version of the Arduino IDE is installed and configured for optimal performance on M1/Apple Silicon.

Board Manager Integration: Correctly adding and installing the latest ESP32 board support package (esp32 by Espressif Systems) that includes support for the ESP32-S3.

Driver Installation: Installing and verifying the proper USB-to-UART bridge drivers (e.g., CP210x, CH34X, or Native USB CDC) that are compatible with the M1 architecture, allowing the Mac to see the correct serial port.

Board Configuration & Troubleshooting: Selecting the correct board profile, and configuring the Flash size (likely 16MB) and PSRAM settings in the Tools menu to match the ESP32-S3-Touch-LCD-7 hardware.

Flashing Verification: Troubleshooting common M1-specific issues like the "Failed to connect to ESP32: Timed out" error, often related to the board switching USB ports during boot-up or incorrect boot mode sequence.

Final Test: Successfully compiling and uploading a simple demo sketch (e.g., a "Hello World" or "Blink" sketch) to the ESP32-S3 board.

Required Expertise
Mandatory: Proven experience setting up and troubleshooting ESP32-S3 boards.

Mandatory: Direct experience configuring Arduino IDE on Mac M1/Apple Silicon systems.

Highly Desired: Familiarity with the specific setup nuances of the ESP32-S3 Native USB and the LCD/Touch peripherals (using libraries like LVGL or Adafruit GFX)." (client-provided description)