USB to ESP01 (ESP8266) Serial Adapter Board

ESP-01 is the most popular WiFi module in market, and it is a must have item for WiFi IoT project.

While it is popular, there are some works needed to integrate it into your project as the pins are limited and is not beginner friendly.

Well, we are here to help. This is USB to ESP-01 Serial Adapter. Comes with USB type A jack so you can plug directly to USB socket on laptop or computer. Not to forget the ready 2x4 female header designed for ESP-01 to plug in straight away, this is throughly Plug and Use board :)

It integrates CH340 IC for USB to Serial bridge. It is widely used on all Operating System, uses on Maker UNO too.

Features

• Designed to provide USB to serial link to ESP-01 module
• Plug and Use (Just might need to install CH340 driver for 1st time)
• Adapter board integrated 1000uF capacitor, to ensure stable operation of ESP-01 even with USB powered
• The CH340 comes with SMD crystal oscillator to enhance the stability of the USB to serial communication
• Possible to modify and become USB programmer or loader for ESP-01 module

Packing List

• 1 x USB to ESP01 Serial Adapter Board

Links

• CH34X driver (Please ensure the Maker UNO is plug in to computer USB port during driver installation)
  • Windows (V3.5 Mar2019)
  • Mac OS (V1.5 Mar2019)
  • Linux (V1.5 Mar2019) (Normally is readily installed)
  • CH34X Driver - Get the latest driver from factory
• USB to ESP-01 Adapter Board Modification by AndyS19, modify the adapter to become programmer

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