ESPixelstick

[assilem4791]

I can't get this bloody controller working. I just want to use it to play with lights until my falcon comes. If anyone can help. Here is the error I get when trying to upload the sketch.

Arduino: 1.8.13 (Windows Store 1.8.42.0) (Windows 10), Board: "Generic ESP8266 Module, 160 MHz, Flash, Legacy (new can return nullptr), All SSL ciphers (most compatible), dtr (aka nodemcu), 26 MHz, 40MHz, DOUT (compatible), 1MB (FS:128KB OTA:~438KB), 2, nonos-sdk 2.2.1+100 (190703), v2 Lower Memory, Disabled, None, Only Sketch, 115200"

[SPIFFS] data : C:\Users\Melissa\Downloads\ESPixelStick-master\ESPixelStick-master\ESPixelStick\data

[SPIFFS] size : 128

[SPIFFS] page : 256

[SPIFFS] block : 4096

[SPIFFS] upload : C:\Users\Melissa\AppData\Local\Temp\arduino_build_497713/ESPixelStick.spiffs.bin

[SPIFFS] address : 0B000

[SPIFFS] reset : --before default_reset --after hard_reset

[SPIFFS] port : COM3

[SPIFFS] speed : 115200

[SPIFFS] python : C:\Users\Melissa\Documents\ArduinoData\packages\esp8266\tools\python3\3.7.2-post1\python3.exe

[SPIFFS] uploader : C:\Users\Melissa\Documents\ArduinoData\packages\esp8266\hardware\esp8266\2.7.4\tools\upload.py



esptool.py v2.8
Serial port COM3
Connecting........_____....._____....._____....._____....._____....._____....._____
Traceback (most recent call last):
File "C:\Users\Melissa\Documents\ArduinoData\packages\esp8266\hardware\esp8266\2.7.4\tools\upload.py", line 65, in <module>
esptool.main(cmdline)
File "C:/Users/Melissa/Documents/ArduinoData/packages/esp8266/hardware/esp8266/2.7.4/tools/esptool\esptool.py", line 2890, in main
esp.connect(args.before)
File "C:/Users/Melissa/Documents/ArduinoData/packages/esp8266/hardware/esp8266/2.7.4/tools/esptool\esptool.py", line 483, in connect
raise FatalError('Failed to connect to %s: %s' % (self.CHIP_NAME, last_error))
esptool.FatalError: Failed to connect to ESP8266: Timed out waiting for packet header
SPIFFS Upload failed!

 

[David_AVD]

I've always used the Java flash tool, not the Arduino IDE.

GitHub - forkineye/ESPSFlashTool: Flash tool for the ESPixelStick

Flash tool for the ESPixelStick. Contribute to forkineye/ESPSFlashTool development by creating an account on GitHub.

github.com

 

[assilem4791]

I tried the flash tool also. I just ordered the REEFer board from Renard. Hopefully it solves the problem.

 

[BAZMick]

I remember seeing somewhere that the .bin file needs to be in the same folder at the ESPFlash executable file otherwise the flash tool can't find it.

 

[assilem4791]

I remember seeing somewhere that the .bin file needs to be in the same folder at the ESPFlash executable file otherwise the flash tool can't find it.

I'll try it!

 

[assilem4791]

Same result.

 

[BAZMick]

Doh! I'm only comparing what you're trying to do to me reflashing sonoff's and esp32 modules. Have you tried watching videos from Superhouse, digiblurDIY and/or DrZzzzs about how they flash ESP8266 devices?

 

[assilem4791]

Thanks for all your effort to help me. I have watched the Canispater video on it. I'll try watching the others. Thank you!

 

[TANSA]

I have a Jboard style and it was easy as.
they have a how to on the site https://jboards.ecwid.com/ESPixNode-p127558674
It may or may not help.

 

[SmartAlecLights]

here's the files i used https://www.dropbox.com/s/8il93th0hlyqimi/ESPixelStick_Firmware-3.1.zip?dl=0

 

[assilem4791]

I have a Jboard style and it was easy as.
they have a how to on the site https://jboards.ecwid.com/ESPixNode-p127558674
It may or may not help.

Unfortunately, they are sold out. Darn it.

 

[Kockie_nl]

Use this , firmware and uploader in one package.

 

[assilem4791]

here's the files i used https://www.dropbox.com/s/8il93th0hlyqimi/ESPixelStick_Firmware-3.1.zip?dl=0

Thank you! I at least got a little farther. The UI came up. I think the header pins on the board are not working, I may have flubbed the soldering on it. I'll wait for the REEFer board to get here from Renard, and hopefully, it will solve the issue, as I can just seat the esp on the REEFer without and header wires.
Side note: I tried it bolding the button in, and not holding the button. Same result.

 

[SmartAlecLights]

when you powered it up, are you pushing the button it put it in programming mode?

 

[assilem4791]

when you powered it up, are you pushing the button it put it in programming mode?

Ha! I just edited and added a side note to my last post that said I did that. You're fast.