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Install ESP8266 Core For Arduino IDE

The document provides instructions for installing the ESP8266 core for the Arduino IDE to program NodeMCU boards. It involves: 1. Installing the latest Arduino IDE and Blynk library. 2. Adding the ESP8266 package URL to the Boards Manager in Preferences. 3. Installing the ESP8266 package from the Boards Manager. 4. Configuring the Arduino IDE to connect to a NodeMCU board by selecting the board and port.

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Install ESP8266 Core For Arduino IDE

The document provides instructions for installing the ESP8266 core for the Arduino IDE to program NodeMCU boards. It involves: 1. Installing the latest Arduino IDE and Blynk library. 2. Adding the ESP8266 package URL to the Boards Manager in Preferences. 3. Installing the ESP8266 package from the Boards Manager. 4. Configuring the Arduino IDE to connect to a NodeMCU board by selecting the board and port.

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Install ESP8266 core for Arduino IDE

Written by Pavel
Updated over a week ago

1. Install latest Arduino IDE.


2. Download and install Blynk library
(follow instructions of the latest release package).

Then, open the Arduino IDE, then select in the menu: File -> Preferences
(Arduino -> Preferences for Mac).

Click on Additional Boards Manager URLs button and add this link:

http://arduino.esp8266.com/stable/package_esp8266com_index.json

In the Arduino IDE open: Tools -> Board -> Boards Manager .
Search for esp8266 , and install it:
Troubleshooting
In case you see Error downloading http://downloads.arduino.cc/packages/package_index.json
like this:

You need to find folder Arduino15 or .Arduino15 and remove all files inside with package
word in name.

Configure Arduino IDE to connect with NodeMCU 1.0 ESP8266 (ESP-12E Module).

1. Open Arduino IDE


Go To File > Preferances > Put following URL to "Additional Board Manager URL's"
http://arduino.esp8266.com/stable/package_esp8266com_index.json
Click OK.
2. Go To Tools > Board > Boards Manager > Search: Node
Click on "esp8266"
select version 2.3.0 > Click on Install
3. Go to Following Link and Install respective Drivers
https://www.silabs.com/products/development-tools/software/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers
4. Go to System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General > Allow
5. Restart Computer
6. Disconnect all connected Arduino Boards
7. Connect NodeMCU to Laptop through MicroUSB cable
8. Open Arduino IDE,
Go To Tools > select Board: "NodeMCU 1.0 (ESP-12E Module)"
9. Go To File > Examples > ESP8266 > Blink
10. Upload the Code
11. Done. Blue LED should Blink on ModeMCU Board With delay of 1 Sec.
12. Now NodeMCU is configured with your Arduino IDE.

IMPORTANT LINKS
-Instructables Link (all necessary documents)
https://www.instructables.com/id/How-...

- Board Manager URL-


http://arduino.esp8266.com/versions/2...

-Command-
setx _JAVA_OPTIONS -Djava.net.preferIPv4Stack=true

-Drivers Link-
CP2102
https://www.silabs.com/products/devel...
CH340 Drivers
https://github.com/HobbyComponents/CH...

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