Error uploading to 8266 from Mac

[kagtech01]

Arduino: 1.8.15 (Mac OS X), Board: "ESPresso Lite 1.0, 80 MHz, Flash, Disabled (new aborts on oom), Disabled, All SSL ciphers (most compatible), 32KB cache + 32KB IRAM (balanced), Use pgm_read macros for IRAM/PROGMEM, 4MB (FS:2MB OTA:~1019KB), dtr (aka nodemcu), v2 Lower Memory, Disabled, None, Only Sketch, 115200"

Executable segment sizes:
ICACHE : 32768 - flash instruction cache
IROM : 231724 - code in flash (default or ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR)
IRAM : 26797 / 32768 - code in IRAM (IRAM_ATTR, ISRs...)
DATA : 1496 ) - initialized variables (global, static) in RAM/HEAP
RODATA : 876 ) / 81920 - constants (global, static) in RAM/HEAP
BSS : 25608 ) - zeroed variables (global, static) in RAM/HEAP
Sketch uses 260893 bytes (24%) of program storage space. Maximum is 1044464 bytes.
Global variables use 27980 bytes (34%) of dynamic memory, leaving 53940 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 81920 bytes.
esptool.py v3.0
Serial port /dev/cu.usbserial-1420
Connecting......................................____Traceback (most recent call last):
File "/Users/gavinc/Library/Arduino15/packages/esp8266/hardware/esp8266/3.0.1/tools/upload.py", line 66, in
esptool.main(cmdline)
File "/Users/gavinc/Library/Arduino15/packages/esp8266/hardware/esp8266/3.0.1/tools/esptool/esptool.py", line 3552, in main
esp.connect(args.before, args.connect_attempts)
File "/Users/gavinc/Library/Arduino15/packages/esp8266/hardware/esp8266/3.0.1/tools/esptool/esptool.py", line 529, 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
esptool.FatalError: Failed to connect to ESP8266: Timed out waiting for packet header

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[er_name_not_found]

You haven't really asked a question or provided enough information to receive proper help.
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Then add to this post. People will need to see your code, pictures of how things are connected, and you need to describe your problem and ask a defined question.
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[Dozie]

Take a look at Installing ESP8266 in Arduino IDE (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux) | Random Nerd Tutorials

[kagtech01]

Hi Dozie,

Thank you but I still get the same error. I have attached a screen shot of the ports that I find when selecting the port. I’m using a Macbook Air.

Is this correct?

Kind regards,

Gavin

[Dozie]

@kagtech01 The steps ( Installing ESP8266 in Arduino IDE (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux) | Random Nerd Tutorials )sent to you is what you need to solve the issue. Check:

1. that you are not using a poor quality USB cable (use data USB cable) and that you are not using a USB bub. Avoid also USB 3.0.
2. try it in another computer with Windows OS.

[kagtech01]

Hi Dozie,

Tried it on a windows machine with following error:

Arduino: 1.8.13 (Windows 10), Board: "Generic ESP8266 Module, 80 MHz, Flash, Disabled (new aborts on oom), Disabled, All SSL ciphers (most compatible), 32KB cache + 32KB IRAM (balanced), Use pgm_read macros for IRAM/PROGMEM, dtr (aka nodemcu), 26 MHz, 40MHz, DOUT (compatible), 1MB (FS:64KB OTA:~470KB), 2, nonos-sdk 2.2.1+100 (190703), v2 Lower Memory, Disabled, None, Only Sketch, 115200"

Executable segment sizes:

ICACHE : 32768 - flash instruction cache

IROM : 239304 - code in flash (default or ICACHE_FLASH_ATTR)

IRAM : 26733 / 32768 - code in IRAM (IRAM_ATTR, ISRs...)

DATA : 1496 ) - initialized variables (global, static) in RAM/HEAP

RODATA : 916 ) / 81920 - constants (global, static) in RAM/HEAP

BSS : 25696 ) - zeroed variables (global, static) in RAM/HEAP

Sketch uses 268449 bytes (28%) of program storage space. Maximum is 958448 bytes.

Global variables use 28108 bytes (34%) of dynamic memory, leaving 53812 bytes for local variables. Maximum is 81920 bytes.

esptool.py v3.0

Serial port COM7

Connecting......................................____Traceback (most recent call last):

File "C:\Users\suppo\AppData\Local\Arduino15\packages\esp8266\hardware\esp8266\3.0.1/tools/upload.py", line 66, in

esptool.main(cmdline)

File "C:/Users/suppo/AppData/Local/Arduino15/packages/esp8266/hardware/esp8266/3.0.1/tools/esptool\esptool.py", line 3552, in main

esp.connect(args.before, args.connect_attempts)

File "C:/Users/suppo/AppData/Local/Arduino15/packages/esp8266/hardware/esp8266/3.0.1/tools/esptool\esptool.py", line 529, 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

esptool.FatalError: Failed to connect to ESP8266: Timed out waiting for packet header

What am I doing wrong? It seems so simple but not working.

Regards,

Gavin

[er_name_not_found]

Can you please provide pictures of your board and connection?

[kagtech01]

Hi,

Note pictures attached. Switch connecting IO1 with ground to trigger esp 01 into programming state..

Cheers,

Gavin

[Dozie]

Remove anything wired to the board and use the steps sent earlier. You are probably using a bad USB cable, instead use a good quality high speed data cable. See:

1. Timed out waiting for packet header esptool.FatalError: Failed to connect to ESP8266:
2. Fatal Error Failed to connect to ESP8266: Timed out waiting for packet header (ESPTOOL-183) · Issue #490 · espressif/esptool · GitHub
3. Esptool.fatalerror: Failed to connect esp8266: Timed out waiting for packet header - Robot Parts - RobotShop Community

[er_name_not_found]

Why is your board not seated in the adapter correctly? It's offset by one set of pins.

[kagtech01]

Quick inert for phot. Unit correctly seated when error was logged.

[er_name_not_found]

Hmmmmmmm
You miswired and powered the board. I'm not sure if you killed it or not. A more talented user might be able to tell you.