USB to Serial Debug / Programming Adapter for ESP-01 ESP8266 WiFi Module - CH340G Based

USB to Serial Debug / Programming Adapter for ESP-01 ESP8266 WiFi Module - CH340G Based

This tiny module enables USB to Serial functionality for popular ESP-01 Wifi Module. The ESP-01 module is one of he cheapest WiFi solutions for a variety of IOT projects. Its output header is kind of difficult to access as it can not be mounted directly on a solderless breadboard. Also, to program the ESP-01 module a serial interface is required. The CH340G chip on the module allows USB to Serial communication betweenthe host PC and the ESP-01 module. 

Specifications

• High speed CPU frequency.
• Can be used as a serial port WIFI.
• Using CH340 serial chip, stable performance, good compatibility, almost all the Windows system can compatible.
• Adapter board integrated 1000uF solid capacitor, to ensure that the current supply, don't make WIFI module with power problem crash no response.
• Using 3225 chip crystal, to enhance the stability of the serial port.

Driver

The CH340 has been tested on:

Windows 7/10

Mac OSX

• v10.10.5 (Yosemite)
• v10.11.6 (El Capitan)
• v10.13.0 (High Sierra)
• v10.14.5 (Mojave)

Linux

• Raspbian Stretch (11-13-2018 release) for the Raspberry Pi
• Raspbian Buster (2019-07-10 release) for the Raspberry Pi
• Ubuntu v18.04.2, 64-bit

These operating systems have the CDC drivers pre-installed, which means you shouldn't need to install any extra software. However, there are a wide range of operating systems out there, so if you run into driver problems, you can get the archived drivers linked below:

The CH340 is made by WCH. Dowload Latest Driver from WCH website.