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| ====== Getting Started with ESP8266 ====== | ====== Getting Started with ESP8266 ====== | ||
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| This page gives some information on how to get started using a ESP8266-based board. | This page gives some information on how to get started using a ESP8266-based board. | ||
| It is intended for the newbie with past experience in arduino-like mcu who wants to get a first hand at ESP8266. | It is intended for the newbie with past experience in arduino-like mcu who wants to get a first hand at ESP8266. | ||
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| ==== Got an ESP-NN board in the mail, now what ? ==== | ==== Got an ESP-NN board in the mail, now what ? ==== | ||
| + | If you have a development board such as the Lolin NodeMcu V3 Module the wiring is already done so just connect the development board to the computer USB port with a micro USB to USB cable (aka mobile phone cable). Now go straight to [[talk_to_me_baby|talk to me baby]]. | ||
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| :!: **Caution**: The first and most important thing to note -- especially for Arduino developers -- is that | :!: **Caution**: The first and most important thing to note -- especially for Arduino developers -- is that | ||
| ESP8266 chip only uses **__3.3V__** for power and I/O. If you attempt to connect directly to 5V devices then at best this may simply not work and at worst this will cause permanent or fatal damage to the chip. | ESP8266 chip only uses **__3.3V__** for power and I/O. If you attempt to connect directly to 5V devices then at best this may simply not work and at worst this will cause permanent or fatal damage to the chip. | ||
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| Also note that if you use an external power supply, then be sure to connect its ground to your USB TTL's ground, otherwise it may have trouble. | Also note that if you use an external power supply, then be sure to connect its ground to your USB TTL's ground, otherwise it may have trouble. | ||
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| + | You can also use some ESP01-USB converter with all wiring on one board. [[all-in-one-esp-usb-converter|How to use it.]] | ||
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| + | {{::usb-to-esp8266-serial-wireless-wifi-module-developent-board-8266-wifi-module.jpg_640x640.jpg?100}} | ||
| ==== Basic wiring ==== | ==== Basic wiring ==== | ||
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