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Getting started with the D1 mini (ESP8266)

D1 Mini (ESP8266)

Wesmos D1 Mini

1. Getting Started

1.1. Install the IDE:

In any web browser:

  • From the Arduino website, download & install the latest Arduino IDE (v1.8 or later). Available for Windows, Mac, Linux & ARM.

1.2. Add the ESP8266 module libraries:

In the Arduino IDE: (original instructions) or docs here

  • From File > Preferences, add a Boards Manager URL http://arduino.esp8266.com/stable/package_esp8266com_index.json
  • From Tools > Board > Board Manager, search for D1 mini and install (+/- 150MB)
    Arduino Boards Manager

1.3. Connecting:

  • From Tools > Port select the correct COM port# as assigned to the device.

1.4. Testing:

  • From File > Examples > ESP8266 open the Blink Sketch
  • Double check the pin asignment (For the D1 mini it should be <pin# here>)
  • Verify the Sketch (check mark)
  • Upload the code to the module (right arrow) The LED on the device should blink!
    Arduino IDE buttons

1.5 Troubleshooting

Linux

If you don't know the COM port you are connected on:

Note the different in console output before and after these commands:

  • Windows: mode or goto Device Manager > Ports
  • Mac ls /dev/tty.* && ls /dev/cu.* or ls /dev/*
  • Linux ls /dev/tty.* && ls /dev/cu. or dmesg | grep tty*

2. The D1 Mini module

Specifications

Variants

Wemos (the original)

NodeMCU (variant of Wemos)

Other

Like the 'D1 Mini Node MCU' illegitimate-love-child from Micro Robotics - probably imported from AliExpress.com

  • Original Wemos: Wemos Logo & version no, HC-340 USB chip, ESP8266-12S
  • NodeMCU: (NodeMCU Logo)
  • Fakes: No logo, no version, DOIT ESP-12N, square corners

USB Drivers

3. The ESP8266 Chip

ESP8266 Chip

Electrical Characteristics (from datasheet)

  • I/O Imax per pin: 12mA source | sink not specified
  • Working voltage: 3.0 - 3.6V
  • Typical consumpsion at full on: 140mA

4. Other Links

Youtube
EEVblog #998 - How To Program ESP8266 WiFi With Arduino (Video)

ESP8266 Arduino Project

ESP8266 Community Forums

NodeMCU

Definitions

(in the world of Arduino)

  • sketch - A complete Arduino program
  • setup - The setup routine run before the main loop (runs once)
  • loop - The main program that runs continuously
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