python ./esptool.py --port /dev/tty.wchusbserial14820 --baud 9600 read_flash 0x00000 0x400000 backup.img
Sometimes the stub loads, sometimes it does. Once it got to 21% more often only get 1% or less.
Uploading failed in a simular way. I have tried 4 different usb cables, no change. Tried NodeMcu flasher-py it fails in the same way.
Any suggestion on how to stop losing? I tried a suggestion to lower the buffer sizes, no change. Tried lower baud rates, no joy.
Sometime it seems that the board is out of sync with esptool.py, but unplugging and trying again and again I can get it to sometimes start.
Frustrated
Tried the same board and cable on a PC and it works fine, so it appears to be OSX issue. Is there a working driver? The ones I have tried clearly do not work.