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Is there a way to use ESP8266 in promiscuous(monitor) mode and see the the wifi packets?

I didn't find much documentation about ESP promiscuous mode (just from the espressif sdk although I'm using ArduinoIDE https://docs.espressif.com/projects/esp8266-rtos-sdk/en/latest/api-reference/wifi/...
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Can I use regular pins (Example: D2, A3, etc...) as serial (RX, TX)?

Python/Arduino Beginner here... I have a DFplayer I am trying to hook to my Arduino and I want to hook it up through the regular pins instead of the RX and TX pins, but I've not been able to find ...
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How do I interpret the esp8266 "boot mode" message?

Everytime the chips resets, we get the reason and the next boot mode. ets Jan 8 2013,rst cause:XXX, boot mode:(YYY,ZZZ) For XXX we can check the meaning here. For YYY and ZZZ I am not sure but I ...
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Turn ESP8266 into an Arduino IDE-like "sketch uploader" (over hardware serial)

I have an ESP8266 module which has downloaded a hex file for an Arduino Mega2560. This hex file (call it mega2560.hex) is sitting in the ESP's SPIFFS file system. What I want to do is basically ...
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Error trying to play audio through an ESP8266 using the 'ESP8266Audio' library

I am attempting to use an esp8266 to play an .mp3 audio file through a connected speaker using the 'ESP8266Audio' library. I have tested that the hardware setup is correct (e.g. I have been able to ...
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Why RTU bridge timeout even though answer is received?

I'm testing the following code as a bridge between https://sourceforge.net/projects/qmodmaster/ and https://pypi.org/project/pyModSlave/. As hardware, I'm using a NodeMCU 1.0 and a USB/TTL converter. ...
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is it possible for a client esp8266 to control the esp8266 that set as an access point?

Im creating a project where i need to set one of my esp as a hotspot or access point but i would like to put a function where i could control the connected esp8266 client using the esp8266 that set as ...
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nano 33 BLE problems with reading RC signal

I'm using an Arduino Nano 33 BLE and a L293D motor driver to control a three-wheeled RC robot. The sketch I'm using worked fine with my Uno Rev3, but I've moved to the Nano for size/weight reasons, ...
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My port is grayed out?

Hello I have a question on why my port is grayed out when I go to upload? I’ve watched so many YouTube videos on what’s the problem and have been trying to do everything but just nothing seems to work!...
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ESP8266 01 doesn't react after baud rate change

Hello guys I have my ESP8266 connected to my Arduino. Then I typed in AT in the serial monitor. It confirmed this command with OK. After that I typed in AT+UART=9600, 8, 1, 0, 0 which gave me the ...
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ESP8266 Webserver does not respond

I am trying to reach the webserver running in my Wemos D1 Mini compatible board. I am trying one esp8266 example using Arduino examples "WifiManualServer" code below. I have replaced the SSI ...
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Using or creating Wi-Fi Direct (P2P) connection on ESP8266

I want to make a Wi-Fi Direct connection with an android device using my ESP8266. According to ESP8266WiFi Documentation and ESP8266 datasheet, the board has a SoftAP mode which is I think what is ...
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Getting a Wemos D1 Mini to work with a M1 Mac

The Wemos D1 mini won't show up on the new M1 Mac. I know it's related to the drivers but I just can't find a viable solution to the problem. Has anyone solved this?
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Getting atsam3x8e (Arduino Due) to work

I decided to make a pcb based on the atsam3x8e (microcontroller used in Arduino Due). For the design I copied most of the layout that I found on this site and looked at the official Arduino Due ...
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Converting between NEC and HEX values from IR receiver

I jacked one of the IR receivers from my LED strip and hooked it up to my ESP8266 NodeMCU (running Arduino code). I found a great library called IRremoteESP8266. With this library, I can basically ...

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