# Esp8266-Laser
Wifi Host for the Arduino-Laser-Spirograph

#usage:	
  /motor/{motorNr}/{value}
  /laser/{value}
  /ssid/{ssidname}
  /pwd/{password}
  /apmode/1 -> SofAP (default), 0 -> client
  /saveconf -> write wificonfig to file
  /resetwifi -> reconnect wifi with the new settings (this will work)

#install
- install arduino ide (1.8.5)

- follow this instruction
  https://github.com/esp8266/Arduino#installing-with-boards-manager

- clone/exctract repo to sketchbook

- install this libaries
  https://github.com/plerup/espsoftwareserial
  https://github.com/bblanchon/ArduinoJson/

- follow this instruction:
	set wifi parameters in data/config.json before upload 
	http://esp8266.github.io/Arduino/versions/2.0.0/doc/filesystem.html#uploading-files-to-file-system

You may also need to:
- get and install driver for nodemcu
  https://www.silabs.com/products/development-tools/software/usb-to-uart-bridge-vcp-drivers