i have connected my esp8266 to my laptop in the device manager its not showing up
even tho i have connected my esp8266 to my laptop in the device manager its not showing up
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Hi @Yajat_Kaul there are two variants of ESP8266 NodeMCU out there one with CH341 and other CP2102 as USB to TTL converter. So you've to install drivers suits to your module. Please confirm version. I'll suggest sharing picture of your esp8266. Also, try with other good quality MicroUSB cable avoid using cable from mobile chargers. Here is official link for CH341 drivers https://wch-ic.com/downloads/CH341SER_EXE.html
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CH341SER.EXE - NanjingQinhengMicroelectronics
CH340/CH341 USB to serial port One-Key installation VCP vendor driver for Windows, supports Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/VISTA/XP/2000/98,Server 2022/2019/2016/2012/2008/2003 -32/64bit, Microsoft WHQL/HCK Certified, supports USB to 3-line and 9-line serial port. Used to distribute to user with the product.
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how do i fix this
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it says online to download this driver
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CH340 Windows 10 driver download | arduined.eu
Download latest version of verified & working Windows 10 x64 x86 driver for CH340, CH340G USB to Serial converter.
but is this safe
Solution
Hi @Yajat_Kaul there are two variants of ESP8266 NodeMCU out there one with CH341 and other CP2102 as USB to TTL converter. So you've to install drivers suits to your module. Please confirm version. I'll suggest sharing picture of your esp8266. Also, try with other good quality MicroUSB cable avoid using cable from mobile chargers. Here is official link for CH341 drivers https://wch-ic.com/downloads/CH341SER_EXE.html
wch
CH341SER.EXE - NanjingQinhengMicroelectronics
CH340/CH341 USB to serial port One-Key installation VCP vendor driver for Windows, supports Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/VISTA/XP/2000/98,Server 2022/2019/2016/2012/2008/2003 -32/64bit, Microsoft WHQL/HCK Certified, supports USB to 3-line and 9-line serial port. Used to distribute to user with the product.
behind my esp its written it need cp2102
and i added that driver now it shows up here but not in the ports section
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okk i figured it out thank u so much
welcome!