esp8266 essential commands adn tools

pip install esptool
//OR
sudo pip install esptool

//clear the chip
esptool.py --port /dev/ttyUSB erase_flash

//upload the micropython
esptool.py --port /dev/ttyUSB0 --baud 460800 write_flash --flash_size=detect 0 firmware.bin

//access to the board
//if screen cannot be installed use picocom
screen /dev/tty.board_name 115200

//use ampy to push/pull the files from board
/*ampy commands

  ampy - Adafruit MicroPython Tool

  Ampy is a tool to control MicroPython boards over a serial connection.
  Using ampy you can manipulate files on the board's internal filesystem and
  even run scripts.

Options:
  -p, --port PORT  Name of serial port for connected board.  [required]
  -b, --baud BAUD  Baud rate for the serial connection. (default 115200)
  --help           Show this message and exit.

Commands:
  get  Retrieve a file from the board.
  ls   List contents of a directory on the board.
  put  Put a file on the board.
  rm   Remove a file from the board.
  run  Run a script and print its output.


ESP8266 - MicroPython tutorial

#to flash the board ---  KEEP IN MIND THAT TX AND RX PINS ARE DISCONNECTED!!!
sudo esptool.py --port /dev/ttyUSB0 erase_flash

#upload/flash python to the board --- some boards will require this flag in order to flash the board --flash_mode=dio
sudo esptool.py --port /dev/ttyUSB0 --baud 460800 write_flash --flash_mode=dio --flash_size=detect 0 ~/Downloads/esp8266-20171101-v1.9.3.bin


#to put script to the board use this command
#you can use PUT, GET...
sudo ampy --port /dev/ttyUSB0 put main.py

# access to the baord python shell

picocom /dev/ttyUSB0 -b115200
*/