ESP8266 Community Forum

- Sun Jan 18, 2015 2:54 am #7572

I searched all the forum but I haven't found any detail about how to flash new firmware on an ESP-01 with IoT firmware inside...

If you are using a Windows PC, I can give you all the details of how to do this. I agree there is little useful info. and it is not a simple or straightforward process. It doesn't seem to matter what the original firmware is. I do think there should be a simple 'tool' for doing this as it is surely the most common thing users will want to do.

Snag is, while I successfully flashed the 'new' firmware, it doesn't work !

Mike B

I'm using Windows 7 x64 Ultimate... I've tried everything believe me...I mean everything is available for the common internet user...Somebody should make a tutorial or something to avoid this type of awkward situations...You can post your solution right here because I know I'm not the only one with this problem! Thanks for reply!

https://timofteandreidiy.wordpress.com/

- Sun Jan 18, 2015 1:01 pm #7631 To all

Here is a first attempt at a document giving the stages for programming (flashing) an ESP using Windows. Please feel free to comment. It is attached (hopefully) as a Word document.

ESP_Flash.doc

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Regards

Mike Bolton

- Sun Jan 18, 2015 4:14 pm #7643 Hey Mike,

Python files [...] require you to use the command line interpreter or a DOS window. This is really ‘stone age’

Then why don't you use nodemcu-flasher?
https://github.com/nodemcu/nodemcu-flasher

You should get a set of massages

Aaaah, okay... ;)

- Sun Jan 18, 2015 4:33 pm #7645 I like the idea of getting a set of massages too!

Perhaps I should try issuing a

Code: Select allAT+HAPPY_END

and wait for something to come forth?

Seriously, anyone who sold you on the idea that working with ESP8266 is as easy as arduino should hang their head. It is a significant step up in difficulty, but it is 1/10 of the price and about 10x the functionality. If you are struggling with using the command line or installing stuff from github then you should probably expect to have a steep learning experience!!

But it is good that you documented your experience - it will probably help others - so thank you for that - this is why we are all here after all, to learn and to share our learning. I have attached a copy of your document in rtf format so that it is more accessible for people without Word installed.

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ESP_Flash.rtf

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