Use this forum to chat about hardware specific topics for the ESP8266 (peripherals, memory, clocks, JTAG, programming)

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By kolban
#24249 I am guessing that we all build test circuits on breadboards or stripboard using ESP-1s or ESP-12s (these days). I am wondering what your circuit looks like?

To start the ball rolling, here is mine:

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I have an MB102 power supply that can take input from a wall wart or a USB. It is switched to 3.3V. I use ESP-12s that are plugged into female sockets on the breakout board. If I fry my ESP-12, I can plug in a new one quickly.

There are two sets 8-socket female sockets for plugging in breadboard links.

On the bottom left is a reset switch.

On the bottom right is a jumper that brings GPIO0 to GND or +ve.

At the top right is a second jumper that connects REST to DSR on the USB->UART used for flashing.

The 2nd USB->UART is used for debugging.

I didn't spend any time on layout management but space wasn't a consideration for my needs. Things that I would add on a second iteration (or a modification of this one) would be:

- sockets for an ESP-1
- LEDs with current limiting resistors with sockets
- Perhaps switches instead of jumpers

If you have the inclination, post your setups and lets see if we can find patterns or tricks we can share with each other.

Neil
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By eldonb46
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kolban wrote:I am guessing that we all build test circuits on breadboards or stripboard using ESP-1s or ESP-12s (these days). I am wondering what your circuit looks like?


OK,

This is my programming station, the power supply is off-photo to the left. The PropPlug is used for TX/RX/GND/Reset, the PropPlug supplies Reset when necessary. the LED and push button is connected to GPIO0.

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And, here is my "Server Farm" ;)

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My complete Exp8266 project can be see on by blog at: http://wa0uwh.blogspot.com/

Eldon - WA0UWH