ESP8266

Overview

This page is intended to be a "1 stop shop" for everything ESP8266 related on the Uzebox using the Uzenet protocol. The page will cover all current standards and be updated as things change. With this guide you should be able to use most, if not all, of the different revisions of the ESP8266 for Uzebox multiplayer or other internet enhanced applications. Anything not documented should be requested in the forums to enhance this page in the future.

What It Is

The ESP8266 is a low power(with high range), highly integrated Soc(System on a Chip), with extremely low cost, offering internet connectivity over a serial/UART interface. Many different versions are available on the internet for less than 4€/US$5/C$6. Any version will work(currently expected) with a couple caveats for certain model(s) listed. The device is designed for 3.3v supply and logic levels and is capable of up to 4 discrete internet connections to any place in the world over TCP or UDP protocols. It is operated using the [ESP8266 AT Commands] which the Uzebox uses to create the desired setup and data transfers which creates the Uzenet protocol. It is available for purchase here(no particular order or affiliation, yet)

[1]-most expensive but they are friends to Uzebox [2]-larger quantities available at discount [3]-fast shipping, good packaging [4]-slower but free shipping, to your door for < $4 [5]-the author is biased against this one