This is a simple helper tool to upload a new binary to the ESP8266 over-the-air
Many projects (for example: WLED or Tasmota) provide ready to flash OTA binaries. It happens that the actual running binary is too big to do a direct OTA update.
This little sketch may solve this problem since it is small in size.
When running Tasmota: Do command SetOption78 1
in Console before OTA.
Usage:
-
Manually compile or use the provided binary (folder
build_output/firmware
) and upload via OTA -
Wait until upload is done. Disconnect your ESP8266 from power, wait a second and reconnect it.
-
Use a WiFi-enabled device to connect to the board's WiFi Access Point
UpdateMe
. The password isrecovery
. -
In your browser, type
192.168.4.1
in the address bar. This is the module's IP. -
You should now see a welcome screen and you are able to upload your target binary file.