The board in your image is a WeMos D1 WiFi (ESP8266) development board. It is compatible with the Arduino IDE and can be programmed like an Arduino Uno but with built-in WiFi.


Setup Instructions in Arduino IDE


Follow these steps to configure and upload code to this board.


1. Install Arduino IDE


Download and install the latest Arduino IDE from:

https://www.arduino.cc/en/software


2. Install ESP8266 Board Package


1. Open Arduino IDE.



2. Go to File → Preferences.



3. In Additional Board Manager URLs, paste the following URL:


https://arduino.esp8266.com/stable/package_esp8266com_index.json



4. Click OK.




3. Install ESP8266 Board via Board Manager


1. Go to Tools → Board → Boards Manager.



2. Search for ESP8266.



3. Install "ESP8266 by ESP8266 Community".



4. Wait for the installation to complete.




4. Select the Correct Board & Port


1. Connect the WeMos D1 board to your computer via Micro USB cable.



2. Go to Tools → Board → Select "LOLIN(WEMOS) D1 R2 & mini".



3. Go to Tools → Port → Select the correct COM Port.




5. Install CH340 Driver (If Board is Not Recognized)


If your board is not detected, install the CH340 USB driver from:

Download CH340 Driver


6. Upload a Test Program (Blink LED)


1. Open Arduino IDE.



2. Go to File → Examples → ESP8266 → Blink.



3. Click Upload.



4. Wait for the process to complete. If successful, the onboard LED will blink.




7. Troubleshooting


If upload fails, try selecting Tools → Flash Mode → "DOUT".


Check that the Micro USB cable supports data transfer (some cables are charge-only).


Press the Reset button on the board before uploading.



Your WeMos D1 board is now ready for programming with WiFi and IoT projects! Let me know if you need further help.


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