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Hello.
I want to test the `nvsconsole` example on an ESP32-C6. I managed to compile and flash the example, but I can't enter any commands into the NVS console. I get the following message:
`nvs> --- Warning: Serial port write timed out. Please ensure your application supports an interactive console and that you have selected the correct console for serial communication.`

I looked it up online, and the solution is:
The fix: run `idf.py menuconfig`, go to **Component config > ESP System Settings > Channel for console output**, and select **USB Serial/JTAG Controller** (or the correct hardware port you are using).

But the **Channel for console output** option isn't in that menu!!

Help!

Here is.

Thanks.
Sorry, but I don't have that option on my screen on windows 11!
So, I'm going to check the ESP-IDF versions.

on windows11 :
IDF PowerShell Environment
-------------------------
Environment variables set:
IDF_PATH: C:\esp\v6.0.1\esp-idf
IDF_TOOLS_PATH: C:\Espressif\tools
IDF_PYTHON_ENV_PATH: C:\Espressif\tools\python\v6.0.1\venv

Custom commands available:
idf.py - Use this to run IDF commands (e.g., idf.py build)
esptool.py
espefuse.py
espsecure.py
otatool.py
parttool.py

Python environment activated.
You can now use IDF commands and Python tools.


I have same problem under linux mint with the version 6.02

I have same problem under linux mint with the version 6.02

As of ESP-IDF V6, this item has been moved to Component config > ESP-STDOUT.

Thanks a lot. I modified the option to set it,
USB Serial/JTAG Controller
and I had to add
#define CONFIG_ESP_CONSOLE_UART_BAUDRATE 115200

to fix a compilation error.

But I'm still getting the same error :

NVS Console Example
-------------------
Type 'help' to get the list of commands.
Use UP/DOWN arrows to navigate through command history.
Press TAB when typing command name to auto-complete.
Press Ctrl+C to exit the console.


Your terminal application does not support escape sequences.
Line editing and history features are disabled.
On Windows, try using Windows Terminal or Putty instead.

nvs> --- Warning: Writing to serial is timing out. Please make sure that your application supports an interactive console and that you have picked the correct console for serial communication.

I made several changes, checking each time whether the option update had actually been applied.
I keep getting the same message, and strangely enough, when I go back into the menu, the option has reverted to the default value: UART0.