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For this version we will de-solder the chip and replace it with an ESP8266 (ESP-12F)

Flashing 

We can flash the board using the same procedure outlined for version 1. However, I put buy a new product to make flashing easier.

Wishiot ESP8266 Burning Fixture Development Board Micro USB Port Onboard CP2102 Chip Support ESP-01S ESP-07 ESP-07S ESP-12E ESP-12F ESP-12S ESP-C2 Easy Programer

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08BXMGVNM?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

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Just pop your ESP-12F into the board and flash using Tasmotizer.

After flashing, solder the board back onto the board.

Finished Board with new ESP-12F chip installed.

Configuring

Configuration is the same for both versions.

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