Starting With NodeMCU Blinking LED - PlatformIO

We will connect LED to NodeMCU and write a simple program that will make LED blink every second.

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Description

Are you holding NodeMCU for the first time in life and asking yourself how to start?
I'll show you how to do something with beautiful small NodeMCU.
We will connect LED to NodeMCU and write a simple program that will make LED blink every second.

Details

In case you want to see how to control lights, tv, windows, door with relay, you can check my new project ESP8266EX Cheap Relay Module.

I recommend you to watch this video, maybe it will be easier for you to follow.
Otherwise, follow steps bellow.

Components

1 × NodeMCU (ESP8266) v3 NodeMCU on eBay: https://ebay.to/2OQAFeB
2 × Breadboard Breadboards on eBay: https://ebay.to/2YXC6Yg
1 × LED LEDs on eBay: https://ebay.to/2KqI14k
1 × Resistor 100 ohm Resistors on eBay: https://ebay.to/2yfI9zl
1 × Micro USB cable

Build Instructions

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Step 1

Get all needed components.
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Step 2

Connect all components accordingly to this image.
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Step 3

Install PlatformIO IDE and Atom text editor.
To follow step by step PlatformIO installation and to see how to upload simple blinking LED program check this video.