Esp8266_deauther: NodeMCU 1.0 (ESP-12E Module) still not available in Arduino IDE.

[Tommrodrigues]

Hey there,

I'd like to start by saying that I really appreciate the work that has been put into this project both by spacehuhn and all the other people that have put so much work in and I've had loads of fun using it! I also think that it's a really great utilisation of the seemingly limitless possibilities of the ESP8266.

Before I begin, I'd like to note that I have successfully flashed the NodeMCU with the firmware using "Esptool" and therefore this is not too much of an issue for mr but feel that this is an issue that should be addressed, especially for those who would like to stick to using the Arduino IDE for flashing.

I realise that this issue was originally raised here a few months ago; however, it is my opinion that a reasonable solution was never (visibly) found.

To summarise:
I currently have a NodeMCU 1.0 which I would usually flash in the Arduino IDE using the NodeMCU 1.0 (ESP-12E Module) option under the ESP8266 Modules section. To confirm, I have successfully added both ESP8266 Modules and ESP8266 Deauther Modules. However, I wish to flash the source code provided here onto my NodeMCU as stated in the wiki. The problem is that while the wiki shows the option NodeMCU 1.0 (ESP-12E Module) as you can see from the picture below located on the Wiki:

However, unlike as shown on the wiki, the option for the NodeMCU 1.0 (ESP-12E Module) is not present under the "ESP8266 Deauther Modules" and I simply have the option of NodeMCU (ESP-12 Module) as you can see from my screenshot below:

On the original issue which I linked above, "tobozo" suggested the following:

You already added it, just select the ESP12 board and follow the steps in the wiki.

Implying that selecting the NodeMCU (ESP-12 Module) option work for flashing onto an NodeMCU 1.0. However, this option is of course not meant for the NodeMCU 1.0 as it's recommended flash settings differ in a number of areas including CPU Frequency, Flash size and more.

I am not sure if this is a very rare problem as but I was unable to find any more mention of the issue other than that original Issue that I linked above.

My question is: is there any way to make the NodeMCU 1.0 (ESP-12E Module) option appear under the "ESP8266 Deauther Modules" as it is supposed to? If not, which settings should I use for flashing the code onto the NodeMCU (i.e. would it work just using the standard NodeMCU 1.0 (ESP-12E Module) under the "ESP8266 Modules" or does it have to specifically be under "ESP8266 Deauther Modules" or could I use the NodeMCU (ESP-12 Module) as suggested in the original issue; in which case, which settings would need to be adjusted.

Thank you in advance for any help,

Kind regards,
Tom

P.S. I understand that I am able to flash reliably to my NodeMCU using the "Esptool" tool; however, I believe that this issue should not be forgotten or at least properly addressed in case people do indeed come across it in the future and are unsure as to what the correct solution is.

[tobozo]

good point about the documentation :+1: [edit] [fixed in the deauther SDK tree](https://github.com/tobozo/Arduino/blob/f811330c0819d1cfda248b4cba693427ff5e9f72/screenshots/screenshot_select_board.jpg)

If you feel like experimenting, the boards listed in your menu depend on the contents of the boards.txt file located in your packages/deauther/hardware/esp8266/2.0.0-deauther/ folder.

Otherwise just use the generic_esp8266 profile and play with the values until the results are stable.

happy hacking :hammer: :wrench:

[Tommrodrigues]

Thanks for your response!

Just to confirm; I see you have attached a link to a deauther SDK screenshot, do you mean that indeed, by selecting the NodeMCU (ESP-12 Module) from the "ESP8266 Deauther Modules", this should work for all NodeMCUs despite flash settings etc. differing from that of the normal NodeMCU 1.0 (ESP-12E Module)? If not, I'll try the generic_esp8266 as you suggested.

Either way, I'll have a play around with different board selections and settings etc. and get back ASAP.

Thank you once again!

[vladagurets]

@Tommrodrigues Hi Tomm
I also have ESP-12E module and i can't understand how i can run deauther on it
when i try to upload sketch to module i always get next errors:

warning: espcomm_send_command: didn't receive command response
warning: espcomm_send_command(FLASH_DOWNLOAD_DATA) failed
warning: espcomm_send_command: wrong direction/command: 0x01 0x03, expected 0x01 0x04
An error occurred while uploading the sketch

Can u help me please? How i can use ESP-12E with this app?

[vladagurets]

I also played with upload settings (CPU, flash size etc.) but still get error
P.s. also I can’t burn firmware from your release list (get similar error )

[tobozo]

The SDK has been updated to display separately presets form Nodemcu v1.0 and v0.9.

Since it's not a version increment, your IDE won't get any notification about that update so you may want to manually remove/install the deauther SDK from your boards manager.

[vladagurets]

The same error

Params that i use for uploading (ESP8266 Modules)
All work fine

Params that i use for uploading (ESP8266 Deauther Modules)

.warning: espcomm_send_command: didn't receive command response
warning: espcomm_send_command(FLASH_DOWNLOAD_DATA) failed
warning: espcomm_send_command: wrong direction/command: 0x01 0x03, expected 0x01 0x04
An error occurred while uploading the sketch

[vladagurets]

And i tried a next firmware versions:

1. ESP8266_Deauther_v2.0.5_1MB.bin
2. ESP8266_Deauther_v2.0.5_4MB.bin
3. ESP8266_Deauther_v2.0.5_DSTIKE_Deauther_v3_._DSTIKE_NodeMCU-07_v2.bin
4. esp8266_deauther_1mb.bin

but got the same error:

Uploading Test Firmware...
esptool v0.4.8 - (c) 2014 Ch. Klippel [e-mail]
setting board to ck
setting baudrate from 115200 to 9600
setting port from /dev/tty.usbserial to /dev/cu.usbserial-1410
espcomm_upload_file
espcomm_upload_mem
opening port /dev/cu.usbserial-1410 at 9600
tcgetattr
tcsetattr
serial open
opening bootloader
resetting board
trying to connect
setting character timeout 0
done
setting character timeout 1
done
espcomm_send_command: sending command header
espcomm_send_command: sending command payload
trying to connect
setting character timeout 0
done
setting character timeout 1
done
espcomm_send_command: sending command header
espcomm_send_command: sending command payload
espcomm_send_command: receiving 2 bytes of data
espcomm_send_command: receiving 2 bytes of data
espcomm_send_command: receiving 2 bytes of data
espcomm_send_command: receiving 2 bytes of data
espcomm_send_command: receiving 2 bytes of data
espcomm_send_command: receiving 2 bytes of data
espcomm_send_command: receiving 2 bytes of data
espcomm_send_command: receiving 2 bytes of data
Uploading 569696 bytes from to flash at 0x00000000
erasing flash
size: 08b160 address: 000000
first_sector_index: 0
total_sector_count: 140
head_sector_count: 16
adjusted_sector_count: 124
erase_size: 07c000
espcomm_send_command: sending command header
espcomm_send_command: sending command payload
setting timeout 15000
setting character timeout 150
done
setting timeout 1
setting character timeout 1
done
espcomm_send_command: receiving 2 bytes of data
writing flash
......warning: espcomm_send_command: didn't receive command response
warning: espcomm_send_command(FLASH_DOWNLOAD_DATA) failed
warning: espcomm_send_command: wrong direction/command: 0x01 0x03, expected 0x01 0x04
closing bootloader
error: espcomm_upload_mem failed

Finished with exit code 255

[tobozo]

setting baudrate from 115200 to 9600

9600 isn't slow enough, have you tried 2400 bauds too ?

/troll :-)

[vladagurets]

Same issue on the 115200 )

[tobozo]

maybe check your cable ? change USB port ? make sure you've pushed the flash button on the module ?

Also try to flash a regular, non-deauther sketch, just to make sure the error you get is related to this project, because currently it seems to be an environment problem. and you'll probably find more efficient help on the relevant gitter

[vladagurets]

Maybe i'm dumb
but i can't figure out with uploading app to my module
I have some questions:

1. Does firmware from your releases is required?
2. If it's required how i can choose correct version?
3. Can i burn it with esptool-gui (with testing before uploading)?
4. Flash button should be pressed when firmware is uploading?

Sorry for child's questions...

[vladagurets]

maybe check your cable ? change USB port ? make sure you've pushed the flash button on the module ?

Also try to flash a regular, non-deauther sketch, just to make sure the error you get is related to this project, because currently it seems to be an environment problem. and you'll probably find more efficient help on the relevant gitter

Reqular work's fine
if i chose Board ESP-12E from ESP8266 Modules (not deauther's submenu items)

[tobozo]

The error messages you pasted are from the command line, now you're throwing symptoms from the Arduino IDE.

This is getting confusing, but I'm sure you'll find a way to flash your module :-)

Does firmware from your releases is required?

only if none of the other methods worked

If it's required how i can choose correct version?

I have no idea, I only use the compiled version

Can i burn it with esptool-gui (with testing before uploading)?

sure, tell us if it worked :-)

Flash button should be pressed when firmware is uploading?

actually it's in this order:

1) press RST (keep it pressed)
2) press FLASH (keep it pressed)
3) release RST
4) wait 2 seconds
5) release FLASH

When doing this, your ESP is supposed to wait for being flashed.
Usually Arduino IDE will send a signal with the same effect.
So when this fails you can still do it manually.

[vladagurets]

Thnx a lot!
i ll continue struggling)

[vladagurets]

It's works now (under Windows)
previously i use my Mac for burning and uploading sketch
i don't know the reason why it's works shitty under Mac

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thnx for support)

[tobozo]

that's probably because the per-OS speeds are different in the boards.txt

[vladagurets]

oh ok
thanx