Uploaded March 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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• Description:
In this video I go over the process, step-by-step, of how to use the Arduino IDE for programming your ESP8266 wirelessly (Over-The-Air), that is, without being connected to the computer's USB port. I've covered in other videos how to use the Arduino IDE to upload code to the ESP8266. However, I've done this by connecting the board over USB to a computer, and using the IDE's upload function.
In this video, I'll modify a built-in example of the firmware that's needed for OTA. Once modified and uploaded over USB, this firmware will allow selecting a special port in the Arduino IDE, and use the wireless (OTA) programming method for additional uploads.
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On Windows, please make sure you install either iTunes or Bonjour so that your computer can see the ESP8266 over the Wi-Fi network (it uses mDNS):
support.apple.com/downloads/bonjour%2520for%2520windows
Also, do not forget that OTA updates only work with ESP8266 boards with at least 8Mbit/1MByte memory (not the ESP-01).
*Special thanks to viewer nzm TINKER for the tips!*
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• Project parts:
ACROBOTIC Development Board for ESP8266:
acrobotic.com/products/acr-00018
amzn.to/2dAZ1mW (affiliate)
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• Project code:
Firmware for the Arduino IDE:
Available through File → Examples → ArduinoOTA → BasicOTA
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• Tutorials:
Detailed guide for getting started with the ESP8266 Development Board:
learn.acrobotic.com/tutorials/post/esp8266-getting-started
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• Music:
Jason Shaw (audionautix.com/). Creative Commons License 3.0.
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