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This project requires an Arduino (Uno/Nano/ESP8266/ESP32) to communicate with a web page via Wi-
Fi and control 3 output pins based on the selection made on the web interface.

📜 Project Overview
1. ESP8266/ESP32 is used as a Wi-Fi module to host a web server.

2. The web page displays a menu with options: Tea, Potato, Capsicum, Tomato.

3. When a user selects an option on the webpage, the Arduino sets 3 output pins accordingly.

4. The ESP8266/ESP32 receives the selection and controls the Arduino's output pins.

📡 Required Components
Component Quantity

ESP8266/ESP32 1

Arduino Uno/Nano 1

3 LEDs (for testing) 3

3 Resistors (220Ω) 3

Breadboard & Jumper Wires As needed

🔌 Circuit Connections
1. Connecting ESP8266 to Arduino

ESP8266 Pin Arduino Pin

VCC 3.3V

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ESP8266 Pin Arduino Pin

GND GND

TX RX (via 1KΩ resistor)

RX TX

CH_PD 3.3V (Enable ESP8266)

2. Output Pin Connections

Arduino Pin Connected To

D4 Output 1 (LED or relay)

D5 Output 2 (LED or relay)

D6 Output 3 (LED or relay)

🌐 Web Page Interface

The ESP8266/ESP32 runs a web server that lets users select an option (Tea, Potato, Capsicum, Tomato).
The selection sends a request to the Arduino to control the 3 output pins.

📝 Arduino Code (ESP8266 as Web Server)

This Arduino code creates a simple Wi-Fi web server and updates the output pins based on user
selection.

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#include <ESP8266WiFi.h> #include <ESP8266WebServer.h> const char* ssid = "Your_SSID"; //

Replace with your Wi-Fi SSID const char* password = "Your_PASSWORD"; // Replace with your
Wi-Fi Password ESP8266WebServer server(80); // Create a web server on port 80 #define OUT1
4 // Pin 4 for output 1 #define OUT2 5 // Pin 5 for output 2 #define OUT3 6 // Pin 6 for
output 3 void setup() { Serial.begin(115200); WiFi.begin(ssid, password);
Serial.print("Connecting to WiFi..."); while (WiFi.status() != WL_CONNECTED) { delay(1000);
Serial.print("."); } Serial.println("\nConnected to WiFi!"); Serial.print("IP Address: ");
Serial.println(WiFi.localIP()); pinMode(OUT1, OUTPUT); pinMode(OUT2, OUTPUT); pinMode(OUT3,

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OUTPUT); digitalWrite(OUT1, LOW); digitalWrite(OUT2, LOW); digitalWrite(OUT3, LOW); //
Define the web page server.on("/", HTTP_GET, []() { server.send(200, "text/html", "
<h2>Choose an Option:</h2>" "<a href='/tea'><button>Tea</button></a> " "<a href='/potato'>
<button>Potato</button></a> " "<a href='/capsicum'><button>Capsicum</button></a> " "<a
href='/tomato'><button>Tomato</button></a> " ); }); // Define different button responses
server.on("/tea", HTTP_GET, []() { digitalWrite(OUT1, LOW); digitalWrite(OUT2, LOW);
digitalWrite(OUT3, HIGH); server.send(200, "text/html", "Tea selected. <a
href='/'>Back</a>"); }); server.on("/potato", HTTP_GET, []() { digitalWrite(OUT1, LOW);
digitalWrite(OUT2, HIGH); digitalWrite(OUT3, LOW); server.send(200, "text/html", "Potato
selected. <a href='/'>Back</a>"); }); server.on("/capsicum", HTTP_GET, []() {
digitalWrite(OUT1, LOW); digitalWrite(OUT2, HIGH); digitalWrite(OUT3, HIGH);
server.send(200, "text/html", "Capsicum selected. <a href='/'>Back</a>"); });
server.on("/tomato", HTTP_GET, []() { digitalWrite(OUT1, HIGH); digitalWrite(OUT2, LOW);
digitalWrite(OUT3, LOW); server.send(200, "text/html", "Tomato selected. <a
href='/'>Back</a>"); }); server.begin(); Serial.println("Web Server started..."); } void
loop() { server.handleClient(); }

📌 Explanation of Code
1. ESP8266 connects to Wi-Fi and starts a web server.

2. The web page displays buttons for Tea, Potato, Capsicum, Tomato.

3. When a user clicks a button:

ESP8266 sends a signal to Arduino.

Output pins (D4, D5, D6) change based on selection.

4. The response updates the web page.

🚀 How to Run This Project

1️⃣ Upload Code
Install ESP8266 board support in Arduino IDE.

Connect ESP8266 to Arduino and upload the code.

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2️⃣ Connect ESP8266 to Wi-Fi

Open the Serial Monitor (115200 baud rate).

Copy the ESP8266's IP address.

3️⃣ Control from Phone

Open a web browser and enter:

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http://<ESP8266_IP>

Select Tea, Potato, Capsicum, or Tomato.

The Arduino's pins change as per selection.

🎯 Expected Output
Option Selected Output Pin 4 Output Pin 5 Output Pin 6

Tea 0 0 1

Potato 0 1 0

Capsicum 0 1 1

Tomato 1 0 0

📌 Additional Features
Control appliances (relay module) instead of LEDs.

Add more options like Onion, Garlic, etc.

Secure with a password for better protection.

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✅ Final Notes
✔ ESP8266/ESP32 hosts a web server.
✔ Arduino controls 3 output pins based on user selection.
✔ Works via any phone or computer browser.
✔ Scalable for IoT applications.
🚀 Now, build your own Wi-Fi-controlled automation system!
Let me know if you need any modifications. 😊

how to connect the ESP8266 to ardiuno? and what is you_SSID

and your_password in code? and how will i know the ip address of
ESP8266

🔌 How to Connect ESP8266 to Arduino?

The ESP8266 Wi-Fi module communicates with Arduino using the UART (TX/RX) serial interface. Since
ESP8266 works at 3.3V logic level, while Arduino (Uno, Mega, Nano) uses 5V logic, you need a voltage
divider or logic level shifter for safe communication.

🛠 Required Components
1. ESP8266 Wi-Fi Module

2. Arduino Uno/Nano/Mega

3. Voltage Divider (1KΩ + 2KΩ Resistors) or Logic Level Converter

4. Jumper Wires

5. Breadboard

6. Power Supply (3.3V)

🔌 Connection Diagram
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ESP8266 Pin Arduino Pin Description

VCC 3.3V Power supply (ESP8266 works on 3.3V only)

GND GND Common ground

TX (GPIO1) Arduino RX (Pin 2 via 1KΩ/2KΩ divider) Serial communication (ESP8266 TX → Arduino RX)

RX (GPIO3) Arduino TX (Pin 3, direct) Serial communication (Arduino TX → ESP8266 RX)

CH_PD (EN) 3.3V Enable ESP8266

RST Not connected (or GND for reset) Optional reset

GPIO0 Not connected Used for programming (set LOW for flashing)

⚠️ Important Notes:
Do not connect ESP8266 RX directly to Arduino TX (5V) → Use a voltage divider (1KΩ/2KΩ
resistors).

Use a stable 3.3V power supply → ESP8266 consumes ~250mA current.

If using Arduino Mega, use Serial1 instead of SoftwareSerial .

📡 What is your_SSID and your_password in Code?

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const char* ssid = "Your_SSID"; // Your Wi-Fi Name (e.g., "Home_WiFi") const char* password
= "Your_PASSWORD"; // Your Wi-Fi Password (e.g., "12345678")

Replace "Your_SSID" with your actual Wi-Fi Network Name.

Replace "Your_PASSWORD" with your Wi-Fi Password.

Example:

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const char* ssid = "MyHomeWiFi"; // Example Wi-Fi name const char* password =
"MySecret123"; // Example Wi-Fi password

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🌐 How to Find ESP8266 IP Address?

After uploading the Wi-Fi connection code, follow these steps:

1️⃣ Open the Serial Monitor

Go to Tools > Serial Monitor in Arduino IDE.

Set Baud Rate = 115200.

If successful, you will see:

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Connecting to MyHomeWiFi...
Connected to WiFi!
IP Address: 192.168.1.100

2️⃣ Check Router Settings

Login to your router (http://192.168.1.1 or http://192.168.0.1).

Find Connected Devices → Look for "ESP8266" or the MAC Address of your module.

3️⃣ Use Arduino Code to Print IP

Modify setup() to print the IP:

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Serial.print("ESP8266 IP Address: "); Serial.println(WiFi.localIP());

4️⃣ Ping ESP8266 from PC

Open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux).

Type:

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ping 192.168.1.100

(Replace with actual ESP8266 IP).

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✅ Summary
✔ ESP8266 connects to Arduino via TX/RX with voltage divider.
✔ your_SSID = Wi-Fi name, your_PASSWORD = Wi-Fi password.
✔ ESP8266 IP is shown in Serial Monitor after connection.
🚀 Now, you can access ESP8266's web server by typing its IP address in your phone or PC browser.
Let me know if you need further assistance! 😊

how to open Serial Monitor (115200 baud rate)

To open the Serial Monitor at 115200 baud rate in the Arduino IDE, follow these steps:

📟 Steps to Open Serial Monitor in Arduino IDE

1️⃣ Connect Arduino to PC
Plug in your Arduino Uno/Nano/Mega via USB cable.

2️⃣ Open Arduino IDE

Launch the Arduino IDE on your computer.

3️⃣ Select the Correct Port

Go to Tools > Port > Select the correct COM Port (e.g., COM3, COM4, etc. on Windows,
or /dev/ttyUSB0 on Linux/Mac).

4️⃣ Upload the Code

Write or open your code in the Arduino IDE.

Click the Upload (→) button to load the code onto the Arduino.

5️⃣ Open Serial Monitor

Click on Tools > Serial Monitor, or press Ctrl + Shift + M.

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6️⃣ Set Baud Rate to 115200

In the Serial Monitor window, look for the Baud Rate dropdown menu at the bottom right.

Select 115200 baud.

7️⃣ Set Line Ending (Optional)

If required, set "Both NL & CR" or "Newline" in the dropdown menu.

🔍 What You Should See

If your ESP8266/ESP32 is connected properly and the Wi-Fi details are correct, you should see output
similar to:

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Connecting to MyHomeWiFi...
Connected to WiFi!
ESP8266 IP Address: 192.168.1.100

Now, copy the IP address and enter it in a web browser to access the ESP8266 web interface.

⚠️ Troubleshooting
❌ No Output in Serial Monitor?
1. Wrong Port Selected?

Go to Tools > Port and select the correct COM Port.

2. Wrong Baud Rate?

Ensure the Serial Monitor baud rate is set to 115200 (not 9600).

3. Check Code for Serial.begin(115200);

If your code has Serial.begin(9600); , change it to Serial.begin(115200); .

4. ESP8266 Not Responding?

Ensure it's properly powered with 3.3V.

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Try pressing the Reset (RST) button on ESP8266.

✅ Summary
✔ Connect Arduino to PC
✔ Open Arduino IDE > Tools > Serial Monitor
✔ Set Baud Rate = 115200
✔ Check for Wi-Fi connection and IP address
Now, you can monitor ESP8266 activity and debug easily! 🚀😊
Let me know if you need further help!

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