# Build And Ota

> Build Thingino firmware and deploy via OTA with safer update choices.

- Skill: `themactep/build-and-ota` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add themactep/build-and-ota`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/themactep/build-and-ota/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: DevOps & Infra
- License: MIT
- Author: themactep (https://skillmd.com/u/themactep)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/themactep/build-and-ota

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# build-and-ota

Use this skill for the normal firmware build/deploy loop when developing or validating camera changes.

## When to use

- You need a standard local build for a specific camera profile.
- You need to deploy to a running camera over the network.
- You want clear guidance on safe OTA target selection.

## Workflow

1. Select camera profile and run build:
   - `CAMERA=<camera_defconfig> make`
   - Fast incremental: `CAMERA=<camera_defconfig> make fast`
2. For package-only iteration:
   - `CAMERA=<camera_defconfig> make rebuild-<package>`
3. Deploy over OTA:
   - Full image including bootloader: `CAMERA=<camera_defconfig> IP=<camera_ip> make ota`
4. Use debug-oriented serial build only when needed:
   - `CAMERA=<camera_defconfig> make dev`

## Notes

- `ota` flashes the full firmware image, including bootloader. Keep power stable and network reliable during flashing.
- If build errors are noisy, `make dev` is easier to read than parallel output.