Hello, I understand Zigbee and WiFi share the same frequencies,

My questions:
Can I simply use different programming libraries to make the WiFi chip talk to Zigbee or,
Can I upload or alter the firmware that talks to the WiFi chip in an 8266 to speak Zigbee, or
Is there a hardware difference ...

To answer my own question...

I have decided there is no way to divine the particular board that is plugged into a USB port. There is simply not enough unique info in the FTDI (or other) chip.

Also, Trying to use the udev rules won't work as calling PROGRAM the USB port hasn't been attached to the ...

To answer my own question...

I have decided there is no way to divine the particular board that is plugged into a USB port. There is simply not enough unique info in the FTDI (or other) chip.

Also, Trying to use the udev rules won't work as calling PROGRAM the USB port hasn't been attached to the ...

Hello:

I need a way to give my ESP8266's (and 32's also I assume) unique names in my /dev folder when I attach them to my USB hub.

PlatformIO wants to upload code to the ESP8266 using the moniker /dev/ttyUSB0 (or /dev/ttyUSBn.) I'm pretty sure if I created a SYMLINK called ESP8266_HomeStat ...

I did a revamp of my "connect to wifi" routines, I think this may be the best of both worlds.


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MyWiFi.h
WiFi constants, variables, and procedures ...

Thank you lichurbagan:

This seems to work better.

Now I need to call WiFi.begin(ssid,passwd) or WiFi.begin() depending if this is a first time call, or subsequent call.

I will do more research on this, I think I'd like to use the later, then if that fails, use the former. But since it is now ...

Hello:

Is there a way I can store WiFi information in flash memory such that I can reconnect to my router upon a reboot more quickly?

After I successfully connect to my WiFi, then press reset or download new code, (ESP8266 in this case) sometimes it takes a couple of minutes to reconnect.

It ...

Hello:

I'd like to use an ESP32 and a series of LED status indicators, or a display, to show me the status of various parts of my home.

Some things may include: water pump on, garage door open, back door unlocked, etc...

I can use the ESP to poll various files and sensors, but I'd like to try to ...

Hello, I am using WIn7 32bit and want to use the Flash Download Tool so I may install these binaries for making a WiFi repeater.

https://www.makeuseof.com/nodemcu-esp8266-wifi-extender/

The link in that page takes me to the Espressif site to get the tool, but it is for the 64 bit version.

Where ...

I have a large yard that I want to spread home automation and also remote sensor data to/from a central computer. So, I need a mesh setup that must connect to a router and subsequently to a laptop or Android.

I have been attempting to use PainlessMesh, but really haven't got it working yet.

I've ...