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I am doing a project which requires using esp8266 and Arduino uno. When I try to use AT command to test esp8266 by using Arduino uno, it only shows error. However, AT commands work when I try to use USB to TTL and Realterm. My question is how to make AT command work while using Arduino board. Below is code.



#include <SoftwareSerial.h>
SoftwareSerial mySerial(5,4);
void setup()
{
Serial.begin(9600);
while (!Serial) {
}
mySerial.begin(9600);
}
void loop()
{
if (mySerial.available())
Serial.write(mySerial.read());
if (Serial.available())
mySerial.write(Serial.read());
}



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My TX pin of Esp8266 is connected to 5 pin and RX pin of esp8266 is connected to 4 pin. And I just directly connected to 3.3 v output of arduino uno for the power source of esp8266. Do I need any external power source or voltage regulator (ex AMS1117) for esp8266? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

wire TX to RX. transmit to receive

JurajA wrote:wire TX to RX. transmit to receive

It works now. Thank you.