Send GPIO commands over UART to esp8266 with nano clone
recently purchased linknode r4 linksprite. of unfamiliar device esp8266 4 5v/125vac10a/250vac10a relays 5vdc in. unfortunately none of other gpio pins broken out. have r4 stuffed in gangbox own dedicated 4a psu. it's relays each connected single 125vac plug socket. power provided through standard 3 prong recepticle accepts standard 3 prong pc power cable. both dc psu , 125vac mains individually switched allow debugging , programming r4 without having hot mains running through relays. currently r4 controlled linknode app interfaces cloud. works quite reason project emulate belkin wemo smart switch , control through echo dot. flashing firmware later today ftdi adapter has arrived. experimented using arduino nano clone(ch340 usb serial) connected esp201 communication handled software serial @ 115200 bauds. esp201 shipped @ firmware thought might idea see if program arduino first test rather risk bricking r4. @ rate had inconsistent results. @ times commands work, @ other tim...