I did read yesterday [ don't remember where] that the ESP inputs had 6 volt protection....not sure if infor was reliable.
Are you sure Arduino is functioning ok , can you loop RX to TX to test?
Barnabybear wrote:Hi,
Vcc -> 3.3V
CH_PD ->3.3V
RST -> 3.3V
GPIO 0 -> 3.3V via a resistor (anything between 1K & 10K)
GPIO 2 -> 3.3V via a resistor (anything between 1K & 10K)
GND -> GND
Tx -> Tx (with arduino as Tx is realy Rx)
Rx -> Rx (with arduino as Rx is realy Tx)
Set serial terminal to CR & NL, baud will be 9600 or 115,200 dependant on firmware.
This will get you into normal run mode. To flash, leave the GPIO 0 resistor in place but connect GPIO 0 to ground, power off then back on, flash then remove the GPIO 0 connection to ground.