3 Simple ways of programming an ESP-12 Module

In this video we will take a look at 3 different ways of programming an ESP8266-12 Module.

This is a re-upload with fixed wiring diagrams.

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[andymouse]

never used esp12 before and needed quick concise instruction ....found it here !...cheers.

[rohanprak]

First of all thanks a lot Brian , that second method really worked for me, i have tried more than 7-8 method over 15 days, then at some point i thought that my "ESP8266 12E" is defective, i may have not soldered it correctly, or may be i have already blown it . . . . . , so i brought two more, again i was't able to upload code, then i saw your video, again i same thing .
Then i accidentally UPLOADED the codes XD - LOL

so here is the precise Observation to all those who are still not able to make through even after watching multiple tutorial online (just as me) --
" press Boot button first, keep it pressed, then press the reset button (at least for a sec) then release reset button (remember we haven't released boot button ), (wait for another sec), then release Boot button ", YOU are in now .

thanks again Brain :: Greetings from INDIA

[UnexpectedMaker]

Awesome Brian! Programming the 12X from a nodemcu is super clever!

[arjunpamidi]

In case this helps someone: If you're using an ESP-12S which is already on a PCB, pull both GPIO0 and RESET to ground when you arrive at the "uploading" (after "compiling") stage. After a second or so, stop pulling the pins to ground (I happened to stop pulling RESET and then GPIO0 when I did it, in that order) and uploading should commence. Thank you for the helpful video, Brian!

[STEVEJOY]

TURN IT ON! I got the board that you snap the 12E/F into for upload. Took me a week just to learn it has to be turned on. Found that here. By watching your hand. My board is not labeled. I was ready to send it back. 100XThank you.

[TheChubbypapa]

Your wiring diagram is the most crystal clear. Great video!

[tonysicily]

Thank you, a GREAT VIDEO,
NO music
Great info, very clear,

THANK YOU

[jon_raymond]

I bought a NodeMCU board a while back because we'll, you gotta catch them all! Glad it's useful now!

[faramarzzabihian]

it was a great Help. Thank you
NOTE: in case of using breakout boards, they have those pull up/pull down resistors by default. so respective connections can be omitted.

[agustinguzman]

Great video Brian! took me many times to program this ESP-12S, but this video cleared up a few things.
Using "Arduino IDE" to program.

[rachidsbai]

Using the nodeMcu it was the only way that works fro me! thank you very much for the idea!

[giocanni]

You are a genius! Thank you for sharing this!

[connorchapman]

Nice I am going to definitly use this sometime.

[Hasitier]

Nice video Brian. Not sure if I will ever need to program a bare esp but good to know how to do it.

[varunkulkarni]

That was a nice idea, Thank you for such a great information.

[justembedit]

dude ur video really helped me and saved time & money for me.tnks

[fabiano_bim]

ótimo video, funcionou perfeitamente. fiz a ultima opção usando o NudeMcu e deu tudo certo, muito obrigado por encimar

[philippkitzmuller]

Thx for this nice Video

helps me a lot

[gregsegallis]

The idea of using the nodeMCU is brilliant. But can't the ESP12E just be jumpered over without the resistors since all the resistors and switches are already on the node MCU? Seems even simpler this way.

[startobytes]

Pls Help me! If i want to Upload Code to nodeMcu it says that there are no programmers available! Pls Help, what should i do?!