From 3202a55827f5b5e4bc83db9e25636467b0adc9a9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Thomas Dietrich Date: Wed, 31 May 2017 20:34:43 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Updated Hardware Preparation (markdown) --- Hardware-Preparation.md | 23 ++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 14 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/Hardware-Preparation.md b/Hardware-Preparation.md index a4b4eba9..407aad4c 100644 --- a/Hardware-Preparation.md +++ b/Hardware-Preparation.md @@ -1,16 +1,21 @@ ## Hardware Preparation -You need to make the serial programming interface of the Sonoff module / the ESP8266 microchip available. Examples are shown in in [Peter Scargill's blog](http://tech.scargill.net/itead-slampher-and-sonoff) or by [captain-slow.dk](http://captain-slow.dk/2016/05/22/replacing-the-itead-sonoff-firmware/). In most cases the pins are available on the PCB but connectors need to be soldered to allow interfacing. You'll furthermore need a **3.3V FTDI USB-to-Serial Converter/Programmer**. +You need to make the serial programming interface of the Sonoff module / the ESP8266 microchip available. In most cases the pins are available on the PCB but connectors need to be soldered to allow interfacing. You'll furthermore need a **3.3V FTDI USB-to-Serial Converter/Programmer**. The following table shows the connection for most Sonoff modules: -| Sonoff | Programmer | -|--------------------|------------| -| 1 (VCC) | 3V3 | -| 2 (RX) | TX | -| 3 (TX) | RX | -| 4 (GND) | GND | -| (5 - if available) | | +|Programmer | Sonoff Module | +|------------|--------------------| +| 3V3 | 3V3 / VCC | +| TX | RX | +| RX | TX | +| GND | GND | + +Pay attention to the fact, that RX and TX are crossed. + +Some Sonoff modules expose a five pin header. The fifth pin is irrelevant for the serial connection. Please check the specific modules pages to find out more. + +Examples of the above preparations are shown in [Peter Scargill's blog](http://tech.scargill.net/itead-slampher-and-sonoff) or by [captain-slow.dk](http://captain-slow.dk/2016/05/22/replacing-the-itead-sonoff-firmware/). ### Attention @@ -34,7 +39,7 @@ To bring a Sonoff module into Flash Mode: ## Sonoff Module Specifics -For module specific instructions and restrictions, please see the respective articles: +For module specific instructions and restrictions of the individual devices, please see the respective articles: * [Sonoff Dual](https://github.com/arendst/Sonoff-Tasmota/wiki/Sonoff-Dual) * [Sonoff Pow](https://github.com/arendst/Sonoff-Tasmota/wiki/Sonoff-Pow)