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ESP-12 Module (ESP-12)
ESP-12

Available from:
Aliexpress.com
Aliexpress.com
Amazon.com
Banggood.com


Manufacturer:
Ai-thinker.com

Install method:
USB to Serial

GPIO #Component
GPIO00 User
GPIO01 User
GPIO02 User
GPIO03 User
GPIO04 User
GPIO05 User
GPIO09 None
GPIO10 None
GPIO12 User
GPIO13 User
GPIO14 User
GPIO15 User
GPIO16 User
GPIO17 User
Configuration
{"NAME":"ESP-12","GPIO":[1,1,1,1,1,1,0,0,1,1,1,1,1,1],"FLAG":0,"BASE":18}
This module can replace modules such as: BT3L, CB3S, CB3L, CR3L, C-8138, ESP-12, FL_M93_V1, MRE3S, MWA04, MWA6S, T103, TYWE3L, TYWE3S, XR3, WB3, WB3L, WB3N, WB3R, WB3S, WB8, WR3, WR3E, WR3L, WR3N, ZS3L

ESP-12 is the most common Wi-Fi module format nowadays. The same footprint is used by Tuya (TYWE3S, WB3S, CB3S, etc) and other manufacturers which are not using Espressif chips. Because of that a simple module swap is the most straightforward way to install Tasmota on such devices.

Read my guide on replacing a compatible module.

ESP-12S and ESP-12L modules have those pins already pulled internally. It is recommended to choose this version for easier installation.

ESP-12E and ESP-12F modules need the GPIO15 pulled low and CH_PD or EN pin pulled high to boot.

Serial Flashing ESP-12L and ESP-12S

Wiring ESP-12S

Datasheet

Serial Flashing ESP-07, ESP-12E and ESP-12F

Wiring ESP-12E/F

Datasheet

You can purchase (AliExpress, Amazon, Banggood) a test board for effortless flashing.

Test Board