AirM2M_ESP8266 WiFi module user manual V3.2
Shanghai AirM2M Communication Technology Co., Ltd
http://www.airm2m.com
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3.1.
Module Firmware Download
The steps are:
1)
Before firmware download, the A6501 module should be in shutdown state.
2)
The firmware download is via UART0(PIN1=U0RXD,PIN2=U0TXD),so PC should be connected by
UART-to-USB cable to A6501’s UART0, and the cable’s Tx should be connected to PIN1,the cable’s Rx
should be connected to PIN2.
If the developer is using AirM2M’s EVB board, the method for connection is indicated in the following
picture:
3)
Run the AirM2M_ESP8266_Firmware Download Tool on PC.
This tool can be run directly without installation. Open the tool and choose the port number for UART0.
4)
Click the third toolbox button: “Setup” button
, choose the config file( _cfg.lua) in the new
firmware directory and click “OK”