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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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Bluetooth communication not working with DC power but works with USB power?

I am running an HM-10 Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) module to transmit serial data (using SoftwareSerial) from an analog sensor onboard my Arduino Uno to a serial terminal app on my Android phone. When I ...
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ArduinoDue - Matlab: SerialUSB.write() sends ASCII?

I'm trying to get some binary data from an Arduino Due to Matlab. Basically this is the setup: Due: byte usbMsg[33]= {0}; // filled with dummy as example usbMsg[1] = '00000001';// in[3]; usbMsg[2] =...
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How to filter out "jumpy" readings sent using Bluetooth

I'm using App Inventor to continuously send orientation values (as strings) to my Arduino, which are read using Serial.parseInt(). Using simple IF statements (if value > threshold), I'm trying to turn ...
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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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PCA9685 - Hardware problem with diode?

I'm working on a project, where I need to run several high-torque servos. For that I bought come of these PCA9685 boards. I hooked everything up with my arduino and connected an external 5V - max 3A ...
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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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