ESP8266 Auto Upload

1 This connection will allow automatic upload and serial monitor outputs without having to manually press reset.

ESP8266 auto upload

IRF540N MOSFET
ESP8266 auto upload

Reference: https://www.instructables.com/id/FTDI-ESP8266-Definitive-Wiring/

ESP8266 Development boards

1 All in one ESP-01 to USB converter.
To program:
  • Plug in the ESP8266-01 board as shown on the right.
  • Connect D0 to GND.
  • Plug in the USB to reset the ESP module. You should see the blue LED flash once.
  • (optional) You can disconnect the wire between D0 and GND
  • Click Upload.
To run:
  • Disconnect D0 from GND.
  • Plug in the USB to reset the ESP module.
ESP-01 to USB converter ESP-01 to USB converter
2 blkbox BB-E01ADP1.
To program:
  • Plug in the ESP8266-01 board as shown on the right.
  • Plug in the USB.
  • Press and hold down the DL button on the blkbox board.
  • Click Upload.
  • You can release the DL button after the upload has begun.
To run:
  • Close the serial monitor.
  • Plug in the USB to reset the ESP module.
blkbox BB-E01ADP connector blkbox BB-E01ADP connector
3 Make your own.
To program:
To run:
ESP_min ESP_improved_stability