ESP8266 ESP-01 - Flashing method by FRUD

You will need

1 - USB-UART PL2303 3.3V or another USB to TTL converter

2 - ESP8266 ESP-01

3 - Wires

4 - Package content

https://github.com/helimania/ESP8266-ESP-01-Flash/blob/master/ESP-01_wifi-serial_bridge.zip

Drivers setup

1 - Most likely, after connecting TTL converter to USB, you will see the following picture

2 - This means you need to install the correct driver...

Sorry, I don't know much about windows, so no comments. ))

Flashing ESP-01 module

1 - Connect ESP-01 to PL2303 according to the following scheme

2- Connect PL2303 to USB. And Run TCP2UARTFlasher.exe

3 - Go to the Config tab and select the firmware binaries from downloaded package. Do not forget to check the boxes on the left and register the correct addresses on the right (indicated in the names of the binary files)

4 - Go back to the Operation tab and press Flash (F)

5 - We are waiting for the completion of the process

6 - Remove the PL2303 from the USB port. Disconnect the GND wire from GPIO0 of ESP-01

WEB Server content flashing

1 - Connect TTL converter (with wired ESP-01) to USB.

2 - Ower WiFi connect to the ESP8266.

3 - Open your browser and enter the address 192.168.4.1/fsupload. Enter Login ESP8266 and Password 0123456789 and we see the following picture.

4 - Select the WEBFiles.bin file from downloaded package and click Upload

5 - After flashing, ESP-01 now automaticaly reboot.

6 - Cross your fingers and enter the address 192.168.4.1 in the browser...

Do not forget! Default name ESP8266 and password 0123456789, which can be set on the WIFI Settings tab at any time.

I was glad to help you! Enjoy)))

Source by ALex FRUD:

• part 1 https://www.drive2.ru/b/541373138311578820/
• part 2 https://www.drive2.ru/b/541376986602274976/
• part 3 https://www.drive2.ru/b/541378635869717687/