The WeMos D1 mini is a dirt cheap entry into the ESP8266 world. I thought it might be worthwhile to create a quick '_Getting Started for Noobs_' set of documentation, so here it is.
The WeMos D1 mini is a dirt cheap entry into the ESP8266 world. I thought it might be worthwhile to create a quick '_Getting Started for Noobs_' set of documentation, so here it is.
## Quick Start
## Quick Start
I use the [Arduino Environment v1.6.8](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/OldSoftwareReleases#previous) for Windows. Other versions may work. The arduino environment isn't as stable as it once was.
* Install the [USB drivers for the WeMos](wemos-usb-drivers)
* Install the [USB drivers for the WeMos](wemos-usb-drivers)
* Install the [Arduino Environment](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/OldSoftwareReleases#previous)(I use v1.6.8)
* Install the [Arduino Environment](https://www.arduino.cc/en/Main/OldSoftwareReleases#previous)(I use v1.6.8)