From 684c44dfee856f9bc05095dc3b707b53fb82519e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rick Date: Fri, 9 Aug 2019 13:09:09 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Removed unnecessary arguments from AliExpress URL --- Prerequisites.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/Prerequisites.md b/Prerequisites.md index 32c4133c..dec3e628 100644 --- a/Prerequisites.md +++ b/Prerequisites.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ Any [variation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESP8266#Espressif_modules) of the ### Serial-to-USB adapter with 3.3V supply The [power supplied to the device](https://www.letscontrolit.com/wiki/index.php?title=Power) is **one of the most important elements** for both flashing the device and for stable operation. You must ensure that the device receives sufficient power (current AND appropriate voltage level) to properly flash the firmware on the device. -* [CH340G](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Dev/Arduino/Other/CH340DS1.PDF) is a reliable and very cheap adapter (example [1](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14050), [2](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1PCS-CH340-module-instead-of-PL2303-CH340G-RS232-to-TTL-module-upgrade-USB-to-serial-port/32761423124.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.115.3d405236NZWG1Z&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_7_10065_10068_10547_319_317_10548_10696_10084_453_10083_454_10618_10304_10307_10820_10821_537_10302_536_10843_10059_10884_10887_321_322_10103,searchweb201603_52,ppcSwitch_0&algo_expid=c0daff3f-102f-44c1-8856-75e92423eecd-15&algo_pvid=c0daff3f-102f-44c1-8856-75e92423eecd&transAbTest=ae803_3)). +* [CH340G](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/datasheets/Dev/Arduino/Other/CH340DS1.PDF) is a reliable and very cheap adapter (example [1](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/14050), [2](https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1PCS-CH340-module-instead-of-PL2303-CH340G-RS232-to-TTL-module-upgrade-USB-to-serial-port/32761423124.html)). * [FTDI FT232](https://www.ftdichip.com/Products/ICs/FT232R.htm) - these adapters have a lot of fakes in the market so buy only from reliable sources ([example](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/13746)). Buy only the variant with a separate 3.3V regulator on PCB! * [CP2102](https://www.silabs.com/documents/public/data-sheets/cp2102-9.pdf) or [PL2303](http://www.prolific.com.tw/UserFiles/files/ds_pl2303HXD_v1_4_4.pdf) - works with certain devices, but using an external 3.3V supply might be necessary. Not recommended for beginners! * [RaspberryPi](https://github.com/arendst/Sonoff-Tasmota/wiki/Flash-Sonoff-using-Raspberry-Pi) - only for advanced users. External 3.3V supply necessary.