diff --git a/FAQ-#10.md b/FAQ-#10.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..682068c --- /dev/null +++ b/FAQ-#10.md @@ -0,0 +1,8 @@ +### On my ESP8266 when I flash the sketch the LEDs light up, is this normal? +Yes it is normal for both DMA and UART to have this side effect. +The UART is used to program the ESP, both DMA and UART are using the low level hardware that is also used for serial/uploads; so this can happen. They are reacting to the serial data being sent across the wire and get fooled into thinking its something when its just code being flashed. + +Since the LEDs need 5v, when I prototype I usually run a switch that I can turn them off when I upload; and the final project just doesn't get flashed. + +NOTE: OTA (over the air) flashing should not cause this. +NOTE: Some have said that using the UART method causes less flashing. \ No newline at end of file