🌐 ESP-01 Based Web Server — fcityonline webpage

This project uses the ESP8266 ESP-01 Wi-Fi module to host a complete, responsive static website locally via Wi-Fi. Designed to function as a low-cost, portable web server for professionals, brandings, portfolios, services, or webpages etc.

📦 Features

• Hosted entirely on ESP-01 using Arduino IDE.
• Embeds a responsive HTML website via PROGMEM for memory optimization.
• No external server or SD card needed.
• Mobile-friendly and optimized for local area access.
• Contains SEO and metadata for branding.

🧠 How It Works

This project uses the ESP8266WebServer class to serve a fully embedded HTML page when a user connects via the ESP-01's IP address.

🌐 Access via Local Network

When powered, the ESP-01 connects to your Wi-Fi and becomes accessible via its local IP. Devices on the same network can open the site through a browser.

🔧 Hardware Required

Component	Description
ESP-01 Module	ESP8266 WiFi SoC (8 pins)
Arduino Uno	Used as USB-to-Serial flasher (chipless)
3.3V Regulator	AMS1117 or equivalent for powering ESP-01
Breadboard & Jumpers	For wiring connections

⚠️ Important Notes

• ESP-01 uses 3.3V only. Supplying 5V directly may damage it.
• TX/RX logic level shifting is not always required but recommended for safe flashing.

🖥️ Software Required

• Arduino IDE
• ESP8266 Board Package (Install via Board Manager)

🔌 Wiring Diagram (ESP-01 to Arduino Uno [no ATmega328P])

ESP-01 Pin	Connects To Arduino Uno Pin
VCC	3.3V Regulator Output
GND	GND
CH_PD	3.3V
GPIO0	GND (only for flashing)
TX	RX (Pin 0 on Uno)
RX	TX (Pin 1 on Uno)
RST	Not connected (optional pull-up)

💡 After flashing, remove GPIO0 from GND to boot normally.

🚀 Flashing the Sketch

1. Open Arduino IDE.
2. Install board: ESP8266 by ESP8266 Community.
3. Go to Tools → set:
   • Board: Generic ESP8266 Module
   • Flash size: 1M (512K SPIFFS)
   • Upload Speed: 115200
   • Port: (select your USB COM port)
4. Open fcityonline.ino and replace the Wi-Fi credentials:

   const char* ssid = "YOUR_WIFI_NAME";
   const char* password = "YOUR_WIFI_PASSWORD";

5. Click Upload.
6. Once uploaded, disconnect GPIO0 from GND and reset the module.

🌍 Usage Instructions

1. Open Serial Monitor (baud: 115200).
2. After connecting to Wi-Fi, ESP will display an IP address like 192.168.0.105.
3. Open that IP in any browser on the same Wi-Fi.

🔐 Security Warning

• Do not commit real SSID and password to public repositories.
• Replace them with placeholders like:

  const char* ssid = "YOUR_WIFI_SSID";
  const char* password = "YOUR_WIFI_PASSWORD";

🙌 Credits

Developed by (me) Powered by Arduino + ESP8266.

🚀 Live Demo of hosted website on esp-01

📜 License

https://unlicense.org/