Check out the new ESP8266 programmer helper!! If you have had any issues getting the ESP8266 hooked up and programmed due to having to build it all in a bread board this is the solution for you. With this device you can program the ESP8266 with ease.
Simply connect your ESP8266, set the jumper, and connect your USB to UART. Press the reset button to start it in bootloader mode and you are ready to go.
To re program simply press the reset button again and program from arduino software.
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Links:
https://www.tindie.com/products/11016/