im trying to flash this shield but i do not under stand what this means. https://www.makerfabs.cc/article/esp8266-wifi-shield-firmware-upgrade-v1-0.html ( Using the ground wire to keep GPIO0 pin in a low level state, then touch the RST pin through the ground wire, let it into an access to electricity state, into download mode.when you see the screen “Download”, it’s evidence that program is upgrading.) Does it mean touch a ground wire to the GPI00 pin then touch another ground wire to RST pin.? OR just touch ground wire to RST pin ??? Its not very clear on this...... i have emailed them to to end and no help except i must buy yet another product to fix there broken boards so in order to save this board from the trash i bought a board to flash this wifi board. Makerfabs is of no stinking help and i will not buy any more of there products ! I hate businesses that wont backup or fix there products !!! for me this is there problem and not mine. If nothing else they should in fact send a programming board along with there wifi shields if there not going to program them.. That being said i need to flash this board because they cant seem to fix there own products.
why don't you just try it .... worst case is that you will cook the board, although that is not very likely ..
instructions.....https://www.makerfabs.cc/article/esp8266-wifi-shield-firmware-upgrade-v1-0.html wvgca maybe it wont cook it but it could render it useless for good. i would but i really dont wanna screw up this board as i need it to work , but then again if i cant get it to work ill just toss it at the loss of $10 id rather try to get it to work. Ive fried two boards already one was a Arduino mega the other was a motor shield (lots of smoke )
Know I'm late to this "party" but here are some thoughts... 1-Setup 4 DCC EX WiFi CS's -2 MakerFabs and 2 ESP8266 modules with adapter and all worked without flashing the 8266 firmware. Actually, the only flashing of 8266 firmware in regard to DCC EX that I've read about is when attempting to get one of those cheap Mega's with built in WiFi 8266 to work. 2-Have you tried some basic communication checking of the MakerFabs ESP entering a few AT commands in the Arduino's IDE Serial monitor? The Serial Monitor is a great friend! Function AT Command Response Working AT OK Firmware Ver AT+GMR AT+GMR 0018000902 OK (number in bold may be different) Check IP address AT+CIFSR AT+CIFSR 192.168.4.1 OK These commands "talk" directly to the 8266. The link below can be used as a guide... https://dcc-ex.com/ex-installer/testing.html If the serial monitor is open, and the EX base is connected, the output should be similar to the Figure 63 screen shot upon Arduino start up or restart. https://dcc-ex.com/reference/tools/serial-monitor.html Good info. 3-Does your phone or wireless device see the DCC EX-8266 access point? 4-The fastest resolution to your problem may be to post issue in the Networking subsection of Hardware on the DCC EX Discord site or via their website.
howdy Mark. no i can not talk to this unit its dead. i have gave up trying to fix somebody ( makerfabs ) problem. the discord site i can not make heads or tails of that place. so i have gave up on that place as well..... I too have three others that work really well, but i have this one that wont. Thank you for the help.
First, the Makerfabs board has the AT command set already flashed on it, that is why we chose that board; you don't have to do anything to it. Flashing ESP8266's is more of a Tinkerer to Engineer project, rather than one for a Conductor, but if you are adventurous, it certainly can be done. As for Discord, here is a screenshot. It is simply a chat server. Once you login, you will see a list of "channels" on the left. We do have quite a few (and more hidden unless you wish to be part of them), but it should be easy to navigate. There are channels like "DCC EX Project", "EX CommandStation", "Support", etc. And under them, there are sub-channels for topics you might be interested in. If you have an issue, just use the support channel and open a ticket by following the instructions. Or just post anywhere that seems close to what you are asking about. I think it is not much different than using this or any other forum, the difference is that it can be real-time. When you get a reply, it will tell you as soon as you log back in, that there is a response for you. Click on that notice and it takes you right to it. Channels that are highlighted in a brighter color are ones with new posts since the last time you looked in that channel. I am using a dark theme. You can see that there are "new-users" since last looked there and updates to the code or documentation were added in our github account. The conversation in the #arduino channel it on the right. The hashtags (#) are how you refer to channels and the asterisks (@) are how you refer to users. So if you put @FlightRisk anywhere in something you post, it will notify me that you mentioned me. UKBloke mentioned @Henkk, so he will get a notification. Here I have scrolled down on the channel list on the left to get to the EX-CommandStation channel. Someone didn't just post to the "support-ex" sub-channel, but created a "thread". We try not do do that, but it just organizes everything into a conversation separate from whatever else people are talking about in the sub-channel until it gets merged back into the rest of the conversation. And if you really don't want to have another forum to pay attention to and just need support on one or more issues, just go to the support channel that has only one option, "open a ticket". Like the instruction says, just click on the red ticket. Once you create a new ticket, you will see your ticket with your name and detailed instructions. Just ask your question and you will be notified when you have responses. Once your question is resolved, we close the ticket. As I mentioned, you can just use the message box (the one with the plus sign at the left that lets you attach things) in any channel, and we will answer. The support ticket just makes it follow a more organized path. Here I opened a ticket, clicked on it, and started typing: We are happy to help here too, but there are over 1600 users on our Discord server and someone is almost always there to answer questions 24/7 since we have team members in multiple times zones and hemispheres.
I thought the same thing when you suggested I try Discord, re: DCC EX Boosters. I will study Fred's tutorial post - maybe it will help.
Thank You Fred but every time i log into discord there is no left side and it takes me forever to find something that ive posted. i just get frustrated and im done trying. ive tried several times to navigate that site but in the end i just get frustrated and im done. its just too dang frustrating. ill read everything you said above and maybe ill try again maybe.........as for the makerfab wifi shield im done with that . they either send me a good one or i WILL not buy from them again ever.......I should not have to fix there dam problem! ................. and of coarse they wont replace the shield so IM done with them they can shove it............................
Weird, are you logging in with this .... https://discord.com/invite/PuPnNMp8Qf I've never had the problem with not seeing the left side menu. Just tried it and it worked fine. Saying that most of what is on there is way over my head but it is suppose to be since they are developing what I consider advanced electronics and programming, at least for me. If you do have a problem or question follow Fred's instructions above and ..... .... 'open-a-ticket' under 'SUPPORT'. Someone is usually pretty quick to help as much as they can and you don't have to understand what is going on with the rest of the site to ask a question. Sumner
sumner i could not even figger out how to open a ticket. all i got was a blank page.. i just tried to open it now i get that left side part but cant find any thing about tickets or how to check my last ticket ect.... like i said that place is goofy
If you see the left side above did you move the mouse over there and scroll up or possibly down? I think I had to scroll up once but just went back and it was at the op of the screen on the left. I'm using a computer and monitor not my phone if that makes a difference. Click on 'open-a-ticker' and a screen appears and asks you to click on the little 'ticket' symbol. Then follow the next prompt. I quit the process since I don't want to open one. It is different than a few months ago. Remember they are using Discord since it is a service people can use to communicate with each other. They can't just change it around any which way they want so are limited to some degree on how it works. Sumner
thank you ill have a look . sometimes it best just to not vist these for the sake of my insanity all this tecknogeeko talk can give me a head ache.
Yes, for the sake of sanity only visit if you have a problem, but if that is the case the visit might help to keep your sanity, Sumner
