diff --git a/Beginners-Guide-for-a-easy-to-build-Access-Point-(aka-spaghetti-AP).md b/Beginners-Guide-for-a-easy-to-build-Access-Point-(aka-spaghetti-AP).md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..431c7eb --- /dev/null +++ b/Beginners-Guide-for-a-easy-to-build-Access-Point-(aka-spaghetti-AP).md @@ -0,0 +1,48 @@ +# The simplest AP (aka "Spaghetti AP") +In the Discord Channel the "Spaghetti AP" was discussed again and again, this Wiki entry should help beginners (like me) to build a "Spaghetti AP". The Spaghetti AP is two ESPs (1x ESP32-S3 and 1x ESP32-C6) connected via a handful of Dupoint cables + +![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b00b15c3-028d-46ef-88c9-3559fc468ca7) + +## Material required +You need relatively little material to build the AP, this can be obtained from your trusted electronics retailer. The articles linked below go to Ali Express, they are not affiliate links: +* ESP32-S3 N16R8: +https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005005755597419.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.40.3f8b5c5fxTyJaq&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu + +* ESP32-C6: +https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005006306703709.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.35.3f8b5c5fxTyJaq&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu + +* Dupont cables (female - female): https://de.aliexpress.com/item/1005005364298980.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.46.3f8b5c5fxTyJaq&gatewayAdapt=glo2deu + +To solder the pins, you also need a soldering iron, solder and preferably a breadboard. The solder in my case had a cross-section of 1mm. Alternatively, there are also ESPs that are already soldered at the factory, in which case you don't need all the soldering equipment. + +I opted for an ESP32-S3 with a display, the advantage is that the display can show the information via OpenEpaperLink, or you can also use it as a tag. Of course, you can also use an ESP32-S3 without a display. + +## Soldering the pins +To solder the pins easily, plug the pins onto the breadboard and place the ESP on top. +![IMG_6183](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/4a904ece-d6cd-4a49-bf6b-75185765773b) + +You can find simple instructions on Youtube, I used this one (not my video): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37mW1i_oEpA + +## Connect the cables +Next you have to connect the cables, there are 8 connectors in total. Make sure that the cables are plugged in properly and do not wobble. The connections are plugged in as follows: + +![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/44307e32-66ae-486a-895b-0522dabec17d) + + +The designations refer to the two ESPs linked above. The pin-out corresponds to the yellow AP: https://github.com/OpenEPaperLink/OpenEPaperLink/wiki/Access-point-pinouts + +Or simplified graphical representation: + +![Pinout_Spaghetti](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/db466892-2356-4824-b02c-cc1c209cafbd) + +## Installation OpenEpaperLink +Now the ESP32-S3 is connected to the computer and installed via https://install.openepaperlink.de/. IMPORTANT: Please select "Yellow AP". +The installation is self-explanatory. After the installation it will show you the default IP address, connect to the SSID OpenEpaperLink and connect to the displayed IP. This is http://192.168.4.1/setup. There you connect the ESP32-S3 to your WiFi, optionally you can also enter a fixed IP address. I recommend the fixed IP address at this point. + +## Flashing the ESP32-C6 +After installing OpenEpaperLink, the ESP32-C6 still needs to be flashed. This is done via the web interface, either the IP address is shown on the display, you can now see that the display is worthwhile, or you remember the IP you have entered. Alternatively, you can check the DHCP leases on your router. + +You can flash the ESP32-C6 under the settings (cogwheel symbol) => Update button=> "Update ESP32-C6". In my case, this did not work automatically, I had to download the firmware "manually" from the Github repository (source: https://github.com/OpenEPaperLink/OpenEPaperLink/tree/master/binaries/ESP32-C6) and upload it via the integrated file browser. You have to upload all 4 files. + +Voila, you have your first Spaghetti AP "up and running", have fun with it. + diff --git a/beginners-guide-for-a-easy-to-build-access-point-(aka-spaghetti-AP).md b/beginners-guide-for-a-easy-to-build-access-point-(aka-spaghetti-AP).md deleted file mode 100644 index 387d132..0000000 --- a/beginners-guide-for-a-easy-to-build-access-point-(aka-spaghetti-AP).md +++ /dev/null @@ -1 +0,0 @@ -under construction \ No newline at end of file