ESP32 compilation error triggered by recommended by third part PSRAM type (IDFGH-14763)

[baruchli]

Answers checklist.

• I have read the documentation ESP-IDF Programming Guide and the issue is not addressed there.
• I have updated my IDF branch (master or release) to the latest version and checked that the issue is present there.
• I have searched the issue tracker for a similar issue and not found a similar issue.

IDF version.

Arduino IDE 2.3.4

Operating System used.

Windows

How did you build your project?

Other (please specify in More Information)

If you are using Windows, please specify command line type.

None

What is the expected behavior?

I use SparkFun Thing Plus - ESP32-S3 board with next SW environment:
Arduino IDE: 2.3.4
Installed boards support:
Arduino ESP32 Boards v2.0.18 - arduino.5 by Arduino
esp32 v3.2.0-RC1 by Espressif
Board chousen in Arduino IDE "Tools": esp32 --> ESP32S3 Dev Module Octal (WROOM2)

If I choose PSRAM: QSPI PSRAM option according to Hookup guide.

I had tried to compile one of examples provided by Sparkfun RGB_LED.ino

Expected behaviour: Successful compilation

What is the actual behavior?

Actual behavior:
Next compilation error:

In file included from …/Arduino15/packages/esp32/tools/esp-x32/2411/xtensa-esp-elf/include/sys/reent.h:34,
from …\Arduino15\packages\esp32\tools\esp32-arduino-libs\idf-release_v5.4-bcb3c32d-v1\esp32s3/include/newlib/platform_include/sys/reent.h:13,
from …/Arduino15/packages/esp32/tools/esp-x32/2411/xtensa-esp-elf/include/stdio.h:60,
from…\Arduino15\packages\esp32\hardware\esp32\3.2.0-RC1\cores\esp32/Arduino.h:27,
from …\AppData\Local\arduino\sketches\F2D0A6956F0C0D1ADC2714C276F620B6\sketch\RGB_LED.ino.cpp:1:
…\Arduino15\packages\esp32\tools\esp32-arduino-libs\idf-release_v5.4-bcb3c32d-v1\esp32s3/include/newlib/platform_include/sys/lock.h:9:10: fatal error: sdkconfig.h: No such file or directory
9 | #include “sdkconfig.h”
| ^~~~~~~~~~~~~
compilation terminated

Steps to reproduce.

Install from scretche next environment:

1. Arduino IDE: 2.3.4
2. Installed boards support:
3. Arduino ESP32 Boards v2.0.18 - arduino.5 by Arduino
4. esp32 v3.2.0-RC1 by Espressif
5. Choose next board via Arduino IDE tools: esp32 --> ESP32S3 Dev Module Octal (WROOM2)

• Import into Arduino IDE FastLED library
• Clone Spakrfun Thing Plus ESP32-S3 repository
• Open RGB_LED.ino file and try to compile it. You will get compilation error.

Update: The problem can be reproduced starting from version 3.1.0-RC1 of Espressif esp32 board support library for Arduino IDE.and onward. It does not occur in the previous version, 3.0.7.

Build or installation Logs.

In file included from …/Arduino15/packages/esp32/tools/esp-x32/2411/xtensa-esp-elf/include/sys/reent.h:34,
from …\Arduino15\packages\esp32\tools\esp32-arduino-libs\idf-release_v5.4-bcb3c32d-v1\esp32s3/include/newlib/platform_include/sys/reent.h:13,
from …/Arduino15/packages/esp32/tools/esp-x32/2411/xtensa-esp-elf/include/stdio.h:60,
from…\Arduino15\packages\esp32\hardware\esp32\3.2.0-RC1\cores\esp32/Arduino.h:27,
from …\AppData\Local\arduino\sketches\F2D0A6956F0C0D1ADC2714C276F620B6\sketch\RGB_LED.ino.cpp:1:
…\Arduino15\packages\esp32\tools\esp32-arduino-libs\idf-release_v5.4-bcb3c32d-v1\esp32s3/include/newlib/platform_include/sys/lock.h:9:10: fatal error: sdkconfig.h: No such file or directory
9 | #include “sdkconfig.h”
| ^~~~~~~~~~~~~
compilation terminated

More Information.

No response

[Alvin1Zhang]

Thanks for reporting.

[baruchli]

Thanks for reporting.

You welcome. I will be glad to provide any information that will help to mend the issue.

[me-no-dev]

Something must have went wrong when you were installing the core. The file is there and compilation should be OK. Please uninstall both core versions and install 3.2.0-RC1 again

[baruchli]

Something must have went wrong when you were installing the core. The file is there and compilation should be OK. Please uninstall both core versions and install 3.2.0-RC1 again

Installed and uninstalled and cannot reproduce now.
I will update you if problem will persist

[Jason2866]

Closing, feel free to open if the issue is reproducable.

[baruchli]

@Jason2866
The issue has returned. I have identified an additional parameter that triggers the problem.

In the Arduino IDE, the PSRAM setting must be specified as "QSPI PSRAM", which is listed as mandatory by my ESP32-S3 board manufacturer.

Steps to reproduce the issue:

• Arduino IDE version: 2.3.4
• Installed board support: esp32 v3.2.0-RC1 or any version > 3.0.7 by Espressif
• PSRAM setting in Arduino IDE: QSPI PSRAM
• Selected board in Arduino IDE ("Tools" menu): esp32 → ESP32S3 Dev Module Octal (WROOM2)

I can provide a compilation log if needed. Would you prefer that I open a new issue for this problem?

[Jason2866]

As you mentioned for S3 matching correct settings for Type of Flash and PSRAM has to be set.
Your description looks like you use QSPI PSRAM and use settings for OPI (Selected board in Arduino IDE ("Tools" menu): esp32 → ESP32S3 Dev Module Octal (WROOM2))?

Honestly i can't follow you. Before providing logs. Please describe exactly your hardware setup and the choosen settings in ArduinoIDE menu.

[baruchli]

@Jason2866,

Apologies if my previous description was unclear. I'll provide a detailed explanation from scratch.

Hardware:

• SparkFun Thing Plus - ESP32-S3

Software:

• Windows 11
• Arduino IDE 2.3.4
• Board support: "esp32 by Espressif Systems" v3.2.0-RC2
• Selected board in Arduino IDE (Tools → Board):
• "ESP32S3 Dev Module Octal (WROOM2)" (from installed board support)

Custom Board Settings as required by board manufacturer (Configured via Arduino IDE → Tools Menu):

• USB Mode: Hardware CDC and JTAG
• USB CDC on Boot: Enabled
• Upload Mode: UART0 / Hardware CDC
• PSRAM: QSPI PSRAM

Issue:

• When I compile any sketch (Arduino program) in this environment, I get the following error:

...packages\esp32\tools\esp32-arduino-libs\idf-release_v5.3-489d7a2b-v1\esp32s3/include/newlib/platform_include/sys/lock.h:9:10: fatal error: sdkconfig.h: No such file or directory
9 | #include "sdkconfig.h"
| ^~~~~~~~~~~~~

Findings:
From my testing, this error seems to be triggered by the PSRAM: QSPI PSRAM setting.

Any insights or suggestions on how to resolve this would be greatly appreciated!

[baruchli]

@Jason2866,

The problem has been solved by choosing correct board from a list supported by esp32 v3.1.3 driver.
I was not aware that board exist in a board list and manufacturer documentation was not updated.

Thank you for your support.