ESP8266 to PY

It helps you to pull data from esp8266 and command it trough py. Tutorial here.

Requirements

Python lib:

• urllib.request (generally internal lib)

Arduino lib:

• esp8266 card library

System diagram

Different visual version if you didn't understand.

How to use this micro lib

Just import ESP_MICRO.h and use send / control / return functions for your project.

start( ssid, pass)

You simply enter your wifi details into this function and it starts the connection.

waitUntilNewReq( )

It's just a time block that waits for a request. It gives you the full control over python. With this ESP will wait until a python request come.

returnThisStr( ) & returnThisInt( )

Finally, you can return the desired data (or simply sensor data) to localhost server.

getPath()

In order to command ESP trough py we also have a string returning function getPath(), it simply reads get request: Useful with interacting and controlling the system.

py: GET example.com/OPEN_LED esp: if (getPath()=="/OPEN_LED"){ digitalWrite(LED,HIGH); }

Important (Getting ESP's IP adress)

While uploading the code, check serial port for ESP's local IP if you don't know how to use nmap or obtain ESP's IP, it'll be printed.

Reminder

• It's fork of mDNSserver example by Ivan Grokhotkov

Deficiencies

• The code is a bit complex, will be simplified.
• ~~Needs a tutorial ~~ (Tutorial here)