Using the Wemos D1 Mini

[rowan.bradley]

The page https://www.letscontrolit.com/wiki/inde ... are_Upload recommends for an easy start using the NodeMCU V1 development board, because it has a build in USB to Serial converter. It does not make clear whether the Wemos D1 Mini (which is what I have got) also has this converter. Has it got this? Can it too be programmed without manual intervention? If it does not, what do I have to do before I can program it?

Thanks - Rowan

[sentinel]

Hi,
yes, you can. You need to download a driver first, in order for your module to be "recognised' when connected to your computer. Apart from the driver, this page has instructions to use arduino ide, if you want to try different programs too.
After you install the driver, follow the instructions and flash the module.

[rowan.bradley]

>yes, you can

Do you mean that I can flash this device without requiring any additional hardware (USB/serial adapters etc.) ?

I have downloaded and installed the driver you referred to, ready for when the hardware arrives.

Thanks - Rowan

[grovkillen]

Yup, you're good to go.