Chapter 1. Configuring the ESP8266

In this chapter, we will cover:

  • Setting up the Arduino development environment for the ESP8266
  • Choosing an ESP8266
  • Required additional components
  • Uploading your first sketch to the ESP8266
  • Connecting the ESP8266 to your local Wi-Fi network
  • Connecting the ESP8266 to a cloud server
  • Troubleshooting basic ESP8266 issues

Introduction

This being the first chapter, we will be looking at how to get started with configuring the ESP8266 to connect to the Internet. This chapter will be the stepping stone to the much more fun and exciting projects that are in this book. Therefore, follow the instructions provided carefully.

In this chapter, you will learn how to set up the Arduino IDE and upload sketches to the ESP8266. You will also be guided on how to choose an ESP8266 module for your project and how to use the ESP8266 to connect to Wi-Fi networks and the Internet.

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