Install MicroPython on ESP8266: 5 Simple Steps in Under 5 Minutes
Nov 16, 2022
MicroPython is an optimised version of Python designed to run on microcontrollers, which contains a portion of the Python standard library.
The ESP8266 supports MicroPython and it can be installed in just 5 simple steps:
1. Download the MicroPython firmware: https://siytek.com/install-micropython-on-esp8266/#Download-the-MicroPython-Firmware
2. Connect the ESP8266 to USB: https://siytek.com/install-micropython-on-esp8266/#Connect-the-ESP8266-to-USB
3. Flash the MicroPython firmware to the ESP8266: https://siytek.com/install-micropython-on-esp8266/#Flash-the-MicroPython-Firmware-to-the-ESP8266
4. Connect to the MicroPython serial prompt: https://siytek.com/install-micropython-on-esp8266/#Connect-to-the-MicroPython-Serial-Prompt
5. Run the MicroPython hello world example: https://siytek.com/install-micropython-on-esp8266/#Run-the-MicroPython-%22Hello-World%22-Example
Python is one of the most popular and versatile programming languages that is accessible on a whole host of different platforms.
The ESP8266 is also an incredibly versatile microcontroller originally intended as a cost effective solution for IoT applications.
Therefore it comes as no surprise that it is possible to program the ESP8266 in the Python programming language.
π How To Run Python on ESP8266: https://siytek.com/installmicropython
π Get MicroPython: https://siytek.com/getmicropython
π Get PyFlasher: https://siytek.com/getpyflasher
π Online Serial Terminal (for Chrome): https://siytek.com/onlineterminal
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