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Hello fellow makers!
In this instructable I will show you how you can make your own ESP-01 programmer using a FTDI Module and some basic components. Also, i will show how to setup your Arduino IDE for the programming of ESP-01 Module.

Hardware:

Perforated PCB
4 Pin Female Header X 2
6 Pin Female Header
Thin enameled copper wire
SPDT momentary switch
Generic Latch switch
ESP8266 ESP-01 WIFI Module
FTDI USB to TTL Programming Module
USB A to USB mini A cable
Software:

Arduino IDE
Tools:

Soldering Iron
Solder wire”

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