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README.md

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 In particular:
 
-* `doc\hoymiles-format-description.txt` is a detailed description of the communications format and the history of this project
+* `doc/hoymiles-format-description.txt` is a detailed description of the communications format and the history of this project
-* The `tools` folder contains various software tools for RaspberryPi and Arduino
+* `doc/getting-started-ESP8266.md` shows the hardware setup for an ESP8266-based system
+* The `tools` folder contains various software tools for RaspberryPi, Arduino and ESP8266/ESP32
 
 Contributors are always welcome!

doc/getting-started-ESP8266.md

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+# Getting Started with an ESP8266
+
+Wire Connections
+
+```ditaa
+    +-----------+          +-----------+
+    |  ESP8266  |--colour--| nRF24L01+ |
+    |           |          |           |
+    |       GND |---black--|[GND]      |
+    |     +3.3V |----red---| VCC       |
+    |        D4 |---grey---| CE        |
+    |        D8 |--purple--| CSN       |
+    |        D5 |---blue---| SCK       |
+    |        D7 |---green--| MOSI      |
+    |        D6 |---brown--| MISO      |
+    |        D3 |--yellow--| IRQ       |
+    +-----------+          +-----------+
+```
+
+![plot](./AhoyMiles_bb.png)
+
+Fritzing diagrams & schematics
+* [AhoyMiles_bb.png](./AhoyMiles_bb.png)
+* [AhoyMiles_schem.png](./AhoyMiles_schem.png)
+* [AhoyMiles.fzz](./AhoyMiles.fzz)
+
+Libraries to be installed in Arduino IDE:
+* RF24
+* TimeLib
+
+Verify & Compile
+* Connect to WiFi Network `ESP AHOY`
+* Use password `esp_8266`
+* Connect to Network settings 
+
+Setup
+* WiFi 
+  * Enter SSID `mynetwork`
+  * Enter Password `mypassword`
+* Device Host Name
+  * Enter Device Name `esp-ahoy` 
+* General
+  * Hoymiles Address (e.g. 114173123456) `11:41:73:12:34:56`
+  * [x] Reboot device after successful save
+Save