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SkinSync How-To Guides

Master your SkinSync touchscreen with step-by-step guides, tips, and resources for creators and tinkerers.

Getting Started

Installation & First Run

How to install SkinSync, set up your workspace, and launch the app for the first time.

Read Install Guide →

Quick Start: Flashing Your First Device

Step-by-step instructions to connect, flash, and configure your first ESP32 touchscreen device.

Quick Start →

Device Management

Adding & Labeling Devices

How to add new devices, flash firmware, and assign friendly labels for easy management.

Device Management →

Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Setup

Send Wi-Fi credentials, configure Bluetooth modes, and troubleshoot connectivity.

Connection Modes →

Skins & Hotspots

Creating & Editing Skins

How to create, import, and edit skins (backgrounds) and define interactive hotspots.

Skins & Hotspots Guide →

Uploading Skins to Devices

How to assign skins to devices and upload them via USB, Wi-Fi, or BLE.

Uploading Skins →

Using the Hotspot Editor

Visually design interactive regions, assign actions, and test your layout.

Hotspot Editor →

Loadouts

Creating & Managing Loadouts

Organize devices and skins into loadouts for multi-screen setups, stream decks, or kiosks.

Loadouts Guide →

Monitoring & Touch Events

Live Monitoring

Monitor devices in real time, forward touch events to scripts, and debug your setup.

Monitoring Guide →

Bluetooth Keystroke Guide

BLE Keyboard Mode

Make your touchscreen act as a Bluetooth keyboard, sending keystrokes to your PC or Mac.

BLE Keystroke Guide →

Keystroke Command Syntax

Reference for key combinations, text input, media controls, and advanced command sequences.

Command Syntax →

Examples & Troubleshooting

Common use cases, advanced examples, and troubleshooting tips for keystroke commands.

Examples & Tips →

Troubleshooting

Device Not Detected

What to do if your device isn't recognized over USB, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth.

Troubleshooting →

Wi-Fi & BLE Issues

Tips for resolving wireless upload failures and Bluetooth pairing problems.

Wi-Fi & BLE Troubleshooting →

About & Credits

About SkinSync

Learn about the technology, open source libraries, and team behind SkinSync.

About & Credits →