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lmarzen · Jan 26, 2025 · aa28268 · aa28268
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@@ -236,8 +236,9 @@ PlatformIO for VSCode is used for managing dependencies, code compilation, and u
 
       - You will only see this if you have the PlatformIO extension installed.
 
-      - If you are getting errors during the upload process, you may need to install drivers to allow you to upload code to the ESP32.
+      - If using a FireBeetle 2 ESP32-E and you receive the error `Wrong boot mode detected (0x13)! The chip needs to be in download mode.` unplug the power from the board, connect GPIO0 ([labeled 0/D5](https://wiki.dfrobot.com/FireBeetle_Board_ESP32_E_SKU_DFR0654#target_5)) to GND, and power it back up to put the board in download mode.
 
+      - If you are getting other errors during the upload process, you may need to install drivers to allow you to upload code to the ESP32.
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