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Dear users,

I have been using the ESP32-WROOM 32 Devkit V1 and ESP32 IDF for many projects but now reached the point where I
need some help. Usually, I am using the MCPWM unit to generate PWM. Now, I would like to phase
shift two channels (A & B) with same frequencies (0 - 35 Hz) and duty cycle (50%) by 25%. I know that there might be limitations
due to the timer but maybe there is a workaround (sync, deadtime) that can achieve the desired result.

The second issue is related to stable PWM frequencies below 10 Hz. The corresponding output frequency is coarsely factor 3 higher. Above 10 Hz everything is fine.

Thank you very much!

https://github.com/espressif/esp-idf/issues/2255

For phase shift have one channel in count up mode and one channel in count up/down mode?

Thank you for your answer.

The link to the issues was very helpful to solve the frequency problem.

Regarding the phase shift, I would highly appreciate to maintain a maximum
number of PWM outputs. Thus, a solution - if possible - using only one timer
would be awesome.

I spent a few hours today to assess my issue and I think for the optimize implementation I
have to write my own driver.

As a workaround for now:

Is somebody aware of how to start two MCPWM timers with a delay in between to generate the phaseshift ?