SP530e bin files for flash

Hardware
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Apologies if this is a stupid question, but I can’t find boot-loader or partition files foe SP530e flash anywhere.
I was able to find main image IE WLED_0.15.0-b3_ESP32C3_4MB.bin but the guide indicates C3_bootloader.bin and C3_partitions_4M.bin also required.
Possible I have misunderstood entirely? Is anyone able to clarify
Thanks
Tony

Edit. I found links to the bootloader, partition file and a custom_build image in the hardware channel of WLED discord

Thanks to @ triangulumsweetrolls, who also provides some other very helpful info in various posts.

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Hey, I’m pondering getting this controller for a project but the encryption worries me somewhat and only little information is coming up- apologies for the necrobump, hoping folks who use this can share their experience

  • does the encryption mean no OTA? that would be a major pain
  • am I correct in assuming no mainline build works on this and custom builds are necessary?

thank y’all lots ^^

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  • does the encryption mean no OTA? that would be a major pain

    • No, you can still use OTA to update the FW.

  • am I correct in assuming no mainline build works on this and custom builds are necessary

    • This was the case, not anymore. I built a GitHub Project to address this exact issue. the disjointed and desperate information on what you need, How to, and where to find the information took me days of going around in circles, and tinkering. So I set out to fix that exact issue.

    I documented and posted on GitHUB a very easy to understand step-by-step guide to convert SP530E to WLED Firmware!

    • I have modified the latest firmware (v0.15.1) from WLED to support the SP530E and plan to keep up with releasing SP530E version in step with WLED releases. Current SP530E build integrated WLED v0.15.1.

      :white_check_mark: No More Artifact Hunting

      • Direct download links: builds/latest/WLED_SP530E_Full_Latest.bin

      • GitHub releases with proper binaries

      • No digging through CI artifacts

      :white_check_mark: Professional Distribution

      • Automated builds on every commit

      • Proper version tagging

      • Ready-to-flash 1.6MB binaries with correct esptool commands

      :white_check_mark: Transparent Development

      • Full source code visibility

      • Build process documentation

      • Community can contribute improvements

      :white_check_mark: Complete Documentation

      • README.md with full setup instructions

      • SP530E_UPGRADE_CHECKLIST.md with your customizations

      • BUILD_OPTIMIZATION.md with build details

      :globe_with_meridians: Links

      Main Repository:

      https://github.com/johnvoipguy/wled-sp530e-mods/

      Direct Binary Downloads:

      https://github.com/johnvoipguy/wled-sp530e-mods/releases/latest/