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    The ESP8266 can be programmed using the Arduino IDE, making it a popular choice for IoT projects. Below is a step-by-step guide to set up and use the ESP8266 with Arduino IDE.

    Installing ESP8266 Board in Arduino IDE

    • Install Arduino IDE Ensure you have the latest version of the Arduino IDE installed from arduino.cc.

    • Add ESP8266 Board URL Open Arduino IDE and go to File > Preferences. In the "Additional Boards Manager URLs" field, add: http://arduino.esp8266.com/stable/package_esp8266com_index.json Click OK.

    • Install ESP8266 Board Package Navigate to Tools > Board > Boards Manager. Search for "ESP8266 by ESP8266 Community" and click Install.

    • Select Your Board and Port Go to Tools > Board and select your ESP8266 board (e.g., NodeMCU 1.0 or Generic ESP8266 Module). Connect your ESP8266 to your computer via USB and select the correct COM port under Tools > Port.

    Testing the Installation

    • Open the Arduino IDE and load an example sketch: Go to File > Examples > ESP8266 > Blink.

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