The world of embedded systems and the Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly evolving, with new devices and platforms emerging all the time. ESP8266 and MicroPython are two powerful technologies that can be combined to create innovative and exciting projects.

ESP8266 is a low-cost Wi-Fi module that provides a simple and affordable way to connect devices to the internet. MicroPython is a programming language that makes it easy to program ESP8266 and other microcontroller boards.

In this article, we will explore the secrets of ESP8266 and MicroPython, and show you how to use these technologies to build your own IoT projects.

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ESP8266 is a Wi-Fi chip that is designed for low-power embedded systems. The chip is based on the Tensilica Xtensa LX106 processor and includes 32 KB of instruction RAM, 32 KB of data RAM, and 4 MB of flash memory. The ESP8266 also has a built-in Wi-Fi transceiver and a TCP/IP stack.

ESP8266 is an extremely versatile chip that can be used to create a wide range of IoT projects, including:

• Home automation devices
• Sensors and data loggers
• Wireless controllers
• IoT gateways

MicroPython is a Python interpreter that is designed for microcontrollers. MicroPython is a full-featured Python implementation that includes many of the same features as the CPython interpreter. However, MicroPython is much smaller and more efficient than CPython, making it ideal for use in embedded systems.

MicroPython can be used to program a wide range of microcontroller boards, including ESP8266. MicroPython makes it easy to write code that can control the hardware on your microcontroller board, and to connect your board to the internet.

Getting started with ESP8266 and MicroPython is easy. All you need is an ESP8266 board and a USB cable.

1. Install the MicroPython firmware on your ESP8266 board. You can find instructions on how to do this on the MicroPython website.
2. Connect your ESP8266 board to your computer using a USB cable.
3. Open a serial port terminal program on your computer. You can use any serial port terminal program, such as PuTTY or Tera Term.
4. Configure your serial port terminal program to connect to the ESP8266 board. You will need to set the baud rate to 115200 and the data bits to 8.
5. Type the following command into the serial port terminal program:

import machine

You should see the following output:

MicroPython v1.11 on 2018-03-28; ESP8266 with ESP8266 Type "help()" for more information. >>>

This shows that you have successfully installed MicroPython on your ESP8266 board and that you are now in the MicroPython REPL.

Now that you have MicroPython up and running on your ESP8266 board, you can start writing code to control the hardware on your board and to connect your board to the internet.

Here is a simple example of an ESP8266 and MicroPython project that will blink an LED:

python import machine

Set up the LED pin

led = machine.Pin(2, machine.Pin.OUT)

Blink the LED

while True: led.value(1) time.sleep(0.5) led.value(0) time.sleep(0.5)

To run this code, copy and paste it into the MicroPython REPL. Then, press the Enter key. The LED on your ESP8266 board will start blinking.

ESP8266 and MicroPython are two powerful technologies that can be used to create innovative and exciting IoT projects. This article has provided you with a basic to ESP8266 and MicroPython, and has shown you how to get started with these technologies.

If you are interested in learning more about ESP8266 and MicroPython, there are many resources available online. The MicroPython website is a great place to start, and there are also many tutorials and examples available on the internet.

With a little bit of effort, you can use ESP8266 and MicroPython to create your own amazing IoT projects.

Introduction IOT Deployment Board 3.0 Vol 1: A Fresh MicroPyhton Version: Secret Of Esp8266+Micropython

by Kelvin Hughes

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File size	:	13947 KB
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