- Fri Dec 25, 2020 10:54 am
#89947
Hey all, I’m working on an IOT based project and want to use the ESP8266. I’m looking to use the chipset on its own without a devkit and was wondering if there were any resources or anything on how to set it up. Specifically, I’m wondering about what other hardware is needed to run the esp8266 chip on its own, as well as how to load programs onto the chip. I am fairly experienced with programming and circuit design, and this isn’t the first time I’ve worked with the 8266, but it is the first time without a devkit. Thanks in advance!!
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:55 am
#90080
If you mean "ESP8266 NON-OS SDK" by "devkit", no it's not possible to run it without the sdk. Not principially, but Espressif simply refuses to release the relevant information to do so. So you're (like us) are stuck with the dreaded Espressif SDK. The only way out would be complete reverse engineering of the ROM and the SDK libraries, but I don't think anyone is willing to put that amount of effort in it.
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 7:55 am
#90084
I assume you mean using a bare ESP12e instead of a NodeMCU DevKit or the like.
Have a look here to see how board member Btidey uses an unmounted ESP12e :- https://www.instructables.com/Battery-Powered-Plant-Watering/
Have a look here to see how board member Btidey uses an unmounted ESP12e :- https://www.instructables.com/Battery-Powered-Plant-Watering/
