# s3-ai-friend firmware artifact

Stores **`merged-binary.bin`** (~10 MB merged image dated Sep 2025 in this folder).

### Flashing sanity

Identify whether this corresponds to ESP32‑S3 (UF2/bootloader offsets) or another SOC before writing with `esptool` / `chrome` UF2 tooling / vendor flasher — misaligned writes brick boards.

### Git hosting guidance

Treat firmware blobs like release artifacts:

- Prefer **`git-lfs track '*.bin'`** or forge **Releases**.
- Ship checksums (`sha256`) in commits when you bump firmware.