Category: esp8266 tutorial

MicroPython with esp8266 and esp32: flashing firmware and using Thonny IDE 0

MicroPython with esp8266 and esp32: flashing firmware and using Thonny IDE – 2

Here an article that provides a step-by-step guide for getting started with MicroPython development on the ESP8266 and ESP32 boards using the Thonny IDE. The article covers how to flash MicroPython firmware onto the board and how to connect to the board using Thonny’s MicroPython plugin. Additionally, the article includes an example project that demonstrates how to control an LED connected to the board using MicroPython code.

esp8266 firmware and filesystem update with FTP client 2

esp8266 firmware and filesystem update with FTP client – 2

In this series of article about firmware and how to update It, I’d like to add a series of alternative methods of updating that are very useful for me.
In this article, we will learn how to add an FTP server to our device and use It to upload firmware and filesystem updates.

esp8266 self OTA update firmware in HTTPS SSL TLS with trusted self signed certificate 0

esp8266 self OTA update in HTTPS (SSL/TLS) with trusted self signed certificate – 3

OTA (Over the Air) update is the process of uploading firmware to an ESP module using a Wi-Fi connection rather than a serial port.
In this article we are going to explain OTA update via HTTPS secure connection, and with a valid self signed certificate trusted from the client.

esp8266 self OTA update firmware from server with version check and HTTPS 2

esp8266 self OTA update firmware from server with version check – 2

OTA (Over the Air) update is the process of uploading firmware to an ESP module using a Wi-Fi connection rather than a serial port. Such functionality becomes extremely useful in case of limited or no physical access to the module.
In this article we will explain the OTA update with an automatic REST request that starts the download and flash if the firmware version is not updated.

esp8266 self OTA update firmware from server 0

esp8266 self OTA update firmware from server – 1

OTA (Over the Air) update is the process of uploading firmware to an ESP module using a Wi-Fi connection rather than a serial port. Such functionality becomes extremely useful in case of limited or no physical access to the module.
In this article we will explain how to do an automatic update from an HTTP server.