An IC that offers Wi-Fi networking compatible with b/g/n standards. It also has integrated TCP/IP protocol stack. Extremely popular along IoT community as a low cost and powerful board.

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ESP8266 GET OR POST Request Timeout Error

i am using ESP8266 module serially with PC and i also tried it using uno I am stuck at the following point I am able to made connection to server but when i will send the following command POST ...
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Low-Pulse Occupancy and Voltage Divider

I have a PPD42NS dust sensor I'd like to hook up to an ESP8266-01 microcontroller. The ESP8266 uses 3.3v logic, but the PPD42NS uses 5v. The PPD42NS uses low pulse occupancy as output. I'd like to ...
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Not seeing frames returned from client when using ESP8266 Wifi Shield

I'm trying to make a web server using an Arduino R3 and Sparkfun ESP8266 Wifi Shield. I've built a webpage that has a form I would like to control the Arduino with. Currently my sketch can ...
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computer AND esp8266 WITH arduino [on hold]

how the bellow connection can be done , what the protocol that must be used to send bytes from computer through it's serial WiFi and receive the bytes in Arduino using ESP8266-01 WiFi Serial ...
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ESP8266 (Wi-Fi Module) interfacing with PIC 16F or 18F microcontroller

Has anyone interface PIC16f877A or PIC18f4520 or any other PIC microcontroller with wifi ESP8266 Module, need some sample code to send and hit url using TCP connection command. My hardware part is ...
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ESP8266 shows garbage in serial monitor

I have my ESP8266 connected via serial to USB like the image shows: It worked just fine, however, when I tried flashing Blynk code #define BLYNK_PRINT Serial #include <ESP8266WiFi.h> ...
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HTTP POST request to IFTTT

I'm trying to send a POST request to IFTTT from a Node MCU. Instead of writing the code from the scratch, I've tweaked an already existing code (for GET request). It does not seem to work, what am I ...
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Esp8266-01 AT commands returns random chars and/or “ERROR”

I'm trying to make my esp8266 work with my arduino. But when I send AT commands I get some weird symbols and some functions return "ERROR" Here's the code I'm using. #include "SoftwareSerial.h" ...
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ESP8266 Firmware Upgrade

Can I upgrade my ESP8266 firmware by connecting the pins in ArduinoUNO, or do I still need a USB UART to Serial
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Is replacing USB serial WITH ESP8266+ESP link feasible?

ESP8266 (01-512k,) Arduino Uno (clone), Arduino IDE, Python 2.7.6 on Macbook pro running OSX 10.10.4 64-bit. Hello! I'm using a motion sensor with the following setup: Arduino Uno+motion sensor ...
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How do I communicate ESP8266 to website?

I am trying to have my ESP8266 communicate to website, say google.com. The website then has these parameters, google.com?r=45; How can I get my ESP8266 get the parameter 45? Or perhaps theres ...
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Serial Not Working With I2C

I have been working on a hydroponic garden that is controlled with Arduinos. I have everything working except for the user interface. What I would like to do is have an LCD screen paired with a rotary ...
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ESP 8266 web server using arduino

I have built a system using arduino and Ethernet shield. It gets rgb values through URL and changes an rgb led's value. Today I bought an ESP 8266 12E. I want to change to wifi but I cannot find an ...
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Did I fry my ESP8266 module or was it something wrong with it?

I was trying to connect my Arduino Nano to my home Wi-Fi. To do that, I connected my Arduino to ESP8266 module. I connected pins Arduino | ESP8266 3.3V | VCC 3.3V | CH_PD D10 | RXD D11 ...
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Error on Uploading Program to ESP8266 via Foca v2.2 (USB to TTL Adapter)

BACKGROUND To test the capability of uploading program to ESP8266, I use an empty program with only a blank setup function and a blank loop function. The result showed me that there are a ...
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Ideal power supply for ESP8266

What is the ideal power supply for this module? What do you use that works ok? Will the AMS1117 work?
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How to control nokia 5110 display using esp-01

I am working on a smart device using esp-01 to pull data from internet and display on Nokia 5110 LCD display, and send back the resistive touch inputs to my server and display those on my lcd I am ...
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esp8266-01 and arduino UNO communicating over i2c

i am not able to communicate over i2c with my esp-01 as master and UNO as slave. i get special characters sent back to esp, but my esp is sending correctly... output on my esp-01 output on my UNO is ...
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ESP8266 NodeMCU v3 basic questions

Can somebody please tell me what is the operating voltage of ESP8266? What is the A0 voltage range? I am powering it up from USB (5v) and have a sensor that comes back with Analog value, to ...
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Upload with esptool fails with “espcomm_send_command: cant receive slip payload data”

Uploading a sketch to an ESP8266 board fails with: error: failed reading byte warning: espcomm_send_command: cant receive slip payload data warning: espcomm_send_command(FLASH_DOWNLOAD_BEGIN) failed ...
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Flashing ESP8266

So this may not be the correct place to ask this, but I can't flash my ESP8266 (ESP-01). I have 3.3v and ground connected, Rx to Tx and Tx to Rx on my usb to serial adaptor. I also have GPIO0 ...
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Both red and blue led of ESP8266 stays on

I've connected ESP8266 to Arduino UNO. After a getting a huge trouble I successfully managed to run some AT commands. I have also tested AP mode. Then I got some trouble with software serial ...
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Esp8266, arduino IDE vs Lua script?

I'm planning to buy an Esp 8266. Do I really need to learn lua script to play with it ? I have seen some people using it with the standard arduino ide... Do you need a custom firmware to use arduino ...
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ESP8266 cannot read DHT22

I am trying to build a WiFi humidity and temperature sensor. My board is a nodeMCU using the ESP8266 connected via USB. The board is working fine with various WiFi examples and various serial ...
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ESP8266 is not responding

I have ESP8266, FTD232 UART, Linux mint 17.3 OS, Arduino IDE 1.6.7, Following are the connections: External Power source ESP8266 3.3 V VCC GND GND 3.3 V ...
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What is the best serial protocol for bidirectional communication with NodeMCU?

Except hardware UART. Main requirements are reliability and simplicity of use. Speed isn't as important. Details: I have an Arduino Pro Mini (ATmega328P 5V) controlled via UART. I wish to connect an ...
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ESP8266 Analog read interferes with wifi?

Short version: I have a program that connects my ESP8266 to wifi so I can control a relay connected to it over the internet or a button. I also have a sensor for my door. This software works ...
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Getting random values in ESP8266

I followed http://www.martyncurrey.com/arduino-to-esp8266-serial-commincation/#more-1475 tutorial, I tried all possible solutions found, connecting all pins to vcc, few to ground etc, Whatever ...
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Use ESP8266 as WiFi client connected to Arduino Pro Mini

So i'm trying to use the PubSubClient Library on my arduino mini pro, but I'm connecting to the internet via wifi using an ESP8266. Using a mini means I have to use software serial to connect to the ...
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Ping IP address using ESP8266 connected to Arduino

I'm wanting to make a system using neo-pixels, an arduino and an ESP8266 module to ping IP addresses on my network to determine if certain people are on our wifi (I'll be pinging mobile phones). I'm ...
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3.95 TFT LCD SPI or parallel interface

I would like to get one information about this TFT LCD module . This particular module works with parallel interface with arduino mega and uno. I am trying to get rid of arduino in my project and use ...
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Watchdog approach

I'm developing up a project that is designed to run 24/7 (an energy monitor) logging via wifi. Due to a variety of considerations I've ended up with a design that links an Arduino Nano with an ...
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How to integrate ESP8266

Just, to make sure how it works: I will connect the module to Arduino it will create AP to which I can connect and send commands via HTTP So I do not need any special equipment on PC side right, I ...
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ESP8266 (connected to Arduino) only works when plugged into USB power

The Wi-Fi connects when the Arduino is powered by my computer and a serial console is connected, but not if I plug into an outlet. UPDATE It seems this is a power issue. I am powering the esp8266 ...
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Can't send HTTP request using ESP8266 and Arduino Uno

I have an Arduino Uno and for Wifi an ESP8266. My ESP8266 Firmware is AT+GMR AT version:0.40.0.0(Aug 8 2015 14:45:58) SDK version:1.3.0 Ai-Thinker Technology Co.,Ltd. Build:1.3.0.2 Sep 11 2015 ...
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WiFi repeater using ESP8266 [closed]

I have a ESP8266 and I wonder if it is possible to create a Wi-Fi signal repeater using this module. I can create a network so that devices connect it. I can connect to an existing network. But ...
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How to send data from ThingSpeak to ESP-8266(Arduino) using ThingHTTP

I have made Arduino Kit acting as weather station. It sends data of the sensors connected (DHT11 & LDR) to the ThingSpeak web-server. Now I want to perform some actions according to data on ...
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Passing variables between the Intel Galileo Gen 2 and the NodeMCU?

I have an Intel Galileo Gen 2 development board, and like the title says, I want to use the NodeMCU (ESP8266 Wifi) to create an interactive TCP server and send data from the Node MCU to the Galileo ...
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Connecting ESP8266 with Arduino Uno - WiFi shield not present

I have an Arduino Uno and ESP8266. I want to connect and control an LED from a web server. I made a connection referring to this: I uploaded the WifiWebServer code to the Arduino, and applied my ...
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Arduino DC motor causes disturbance. What can cause it?

I tried to fix this problem the whole weekend but, after no success I decided to post it here. I would really appreciate any help. The problem The Wi-Fi module activates the DC motor and lets it run ...
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NTP Client Library. Set sync provider pointing to public class function. Possible?

I am trying to develop a NTP client library for ESP8266/Arduino to make adding NTP sync an easier task. Basically, I've thought about a constructor as NTPClient(String host, int interval); and a ...
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ESP8266 Returns 'invalid' - Cause 4

I have tried to get the Ai-Thinker ESP8266 working at all. If you hook it up to an Uno you have garbage returned no matter what the baud rate is. Tried softwareSerial on D3 and D4 (switching pins ...
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Linking Arduino Nano with ESP8266 Wifi module

I recently started playing around with Arduinos to connect a few sensors up. I used an Arduino Nano to measure temperature, humidity, air pressure and light level. To store the data in a database, I ...
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The 3.3 volts of the USB To TTL

I'm using ESP with USB to serial converter (D-SUN) is it possible to use the 3.3 volts of the USB instead of the Arduino Uno?
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Send AT commands to esp8266 from Arduino Uno via a SoftwareSerial port

GOAL From Arduino UNO, send AT commands to esp8266 via a SoftwareSerial port and receive results. CURRENT STATUS I either send AT commands and get nothing back (wiring scheme 1) or I send AT ...
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ESP8266 and Arduino bidirectional streaming from and to a website

I was looking for some easy tutorial on bidirectional communication via ESP8266 connected to Arduino UNO. I want to send and receive strings from and to JQuery based website. However, I couldn't find ...
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Suggest some ways to communicate (Rx and Tx) between Arduino and LabVIEW through Internet

Suggest Hardwares to use and also suggest some place to learn about IoT, video tutorials, websites, blogs, books etc. Currently I am using Xbees to communicate between LabVIEW and Arduino Mega. Most ...
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ESP 8266 with sdk 1.5

By compiling using sdk v1.5 i got following error.Any idea how to resolve it? mingw32-make.exe -f C:/Users/abc/worksorg/mesh/Makefile all AR build/app_app.a LD build/app.out ...
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Arduino MEGA and ESP8266

Hi I am Using ESP 8266 to Send Serial Data To My Arduino Board using single click ( or post Action )..... My arduino mega controls 6 lights by reciving a character.... for example: if i type 'U' in ...
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How to program ESP8266 with Arduino Uno pins 0 and 1?

I know that I can connect an ESP8266 with an Arduino Uno at pins 0 and 1, which is Rx and Tx, and enter commands manually in the serial monitor the commands to test it. I had tried to use software ...