WIFI501   (Waveshare 8608) WiFi to UART module, like WIFI232, WIFI-LPT100

Overview

WIFI501 is a mother board designed to be used with WiFi modules like WIFI232 series, WIFI-LPT100. It provides an easy way to test/evaluate these WiFi to UART modules.

Features

• What's onboard: USB to UART connector, Reload button, LED indicators, Reset button, RJ45 Ethernet connector, RS485 connector
• Indicators: Power, Ready, Link, RXD, TXD, PWM
• Powered from DC 5V
• Provides TCP/IP host computer examples (VB / Delphi / Borland C++)

How to Use

• Reload button: power up, press and hold it (>=3s) then release, to restore the module to its factory settings immediately
• Ready indicator: lights up when the WiFi module starts up successfully
• Link indicator: works with the WIFI232 series modules, lights up when network connection detected
• PWM indicator: works with the WIFI-LPT100 module, the indicator brightness will be changed while PWM output was enabled

Photos

Note: WIFI module and cables in the photo are NOT included in the price.

Downloads

Development resources: demo codes, schematic, datasheets, etc.
Wiki: www.waveshare.com/wiki/WIFI501