How to setup WebREPL to connect to Python prompt (REPL) of ESP8266 over WIFI network?

WebREPL daemon auto-start is disabled by default in MycroPython on ESP8266 for security reason. Here, we'll enable the same, connect to the REPL over WIFI using locally installed WebREPL client and run a "Hello World" program remotely on the chip.

How to flash MicroPython firmware onto an ESP8266 ESP-12E chip using esptool?

By default, ESP8226 module comes with AT Firmware. In this post, we'll see how to flash MicroPython firmware onto an ESP8266 ESP-12E chip using esptool. Tools,Technologies and Components used in this article 1. ESPlorer IDE 2. MicroPython 3. macOS Sierra 4. Components: * ESP8266 ESP-12E * USB To TTL converter UART