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If you want to load some [[loading_firmware#firmware|alternative firmware]] into it you have to boot into flashing mode. Some convertors of this kind has switch for it, but most does not have so usually you have to wire GPIO 0 to GND by yourself. | If you want to load some [[loading_firmware#firmware|alternative firmware]] into it you have to boot into flashing mode. Some convertors of this kind has switch for it, but most does not have so usually you have to wire GPIO 0 to GND by yourself. | ||
- | I soldered this bridge for it: | + | You can solder a bridge for it: |
{{all-in-one-usb-esp-converter-with-flashing-bridge.jpg?200 |ESP to USB convertor with flashing bridge}} | {{all-in-one-usb-esp-converter-with-flashing-bridge.jpg?200 |ESP to USB convertor with flashing bridge}} | ||
{{flashing-bridge-for-all-in-one-usb-esp-converter.jpg?200|Flashing bridge}} | {{flashing-bridge-for-all-in-one-usb-esp-converter.jpg?200|Flashing bridge}} | ||
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+ | Or attach a small button to the underside: | ||
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+ | {{all-in-one-usb-esp-converter-with-button.jpg?200|}} | ||
You can be creative how you wire GPIO 0 to GND, just it is good to make it reversible, because you probably will need to boot it also in normal mode. | You can be creative how you wire GPIO 0 to GND, just it is good to make it reversible, because you probably will need to boot it also in normal mode. |