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About ESP8266
About ESP8266
The ESP8266 is a Wi-Fi module. It allows you to control inputs and outputs as you would do with an Arduino. So, it is great for home automation/internet of things applications. The ESP8266 module is a self-contained System On Chip (SOC), which features an integrated TCP/IP protocol stack that allows you to add Wi-Fi capability to your projects.
It can be used for the following projects.
- create a web server
- send HTTP requests
- control outputs
- read inputs and interrupts
- send emails
- post tweets
ESP8266 specifications
ESP8266 specifications
- 11 b/g/n protocol
- Wi-Fi Direct (P2P), soft-AP
- Integrated TCP/IP protocol stack
- Built-in low-power 32-bit CPU
- SDIO 2.0, SPI, UART
Pin Layout
Pin Layout
Installation using the Arduino IDE
Installation using the Arduino IDE
The NodeMCU, however, is not part of the standard repertoire of the IDE, for this reason, the Board manager needs to be expanded. In the same window, under “Additional Board Administrator URLs” add the following address:
On the Arduino IDE: click File --> Preferences and add the following link in the :
- http://arduino.esp8266.com/stable/package_esp8266com_index.json.
Go to Tols --> Board Manager and install “ESP8266 by ESP8266 Community“:
Select the board and COM port
Uploading the Sketch to the ESP-12E
Uploading the Sketch to the ESP-12E
The sketch is uploaded via a mini usb cable directly to the ESP8266
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