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ESP8266 Controller plus ULTRA on Windows Pc

Developed By: engrpandaece

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: April 19, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 1.5
Size 6.7 MB
Release Date January 26, 24
Category Tools Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (7)]

What's New:
Update to Android 13 (API level 33) [see more]

Description from Developer:
For ESP866 NodeMCU 12E.

This android app makes you control your ESP8266 projects like RC car or any IOT applications using your mobile phone thru WIFI(ip address of your esp).


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About this app

On this page you can download ESP8266 Controller plus ULTRA and install on Windows PC. ESP8266 Controller plus ULTRA is free Tools app, developed by engrpandaece. Latest version of ESP8266 Controller plus ULTRA is 1.5, was released on 2024-01-26 (updated on 2024-04-19). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of ESP8266 Controller plus ULTRA is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install ESP8266 Controller plus ULTRA on Windows?

Instruction on how to install ESP8266 Controller plus ULTRA on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install ESP8266 Controller plus ULTRA on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Install ESP8266 Controller plus ULTRA using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "ESP8266 Controller plus ULTRA" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install ESP8266 Controller plus ULTRA on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "ESP8266 Controller plus ULTRA" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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For ESP866 NodeMCU 12E.

This android app makes you control your ESP8266 projects like RC car or any IOT applications using your mobile phone thru WIFI(ip address of your esp).


3 Modes:
~SWITCH ON/OFF MODE,
~GAMEPAD MODE,
~VOICE RECOGNITION MODE
(more modes in progress)

*SWITCH ON/OFF MODE: D0-D8,RX, TX, SD2, SD3 are all available (all 13 GPIO pins can be use)

*GAMEPAD MODE (can pick from normal button or joystick):
-Normal arrow button
-Analog joytick button
-IP Camera Viewer

*VOICE RECOGNITION MODE: uses google tts & speech recognition.


All the details, files, circuit, program, codes are all provided at github :)
https://github.com/engrpanda/ESP8266-Controller-plus-ULTRA
Update to Android 13 (API level 33)
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to discover and pair bluetooth devices.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
Allows applications to connect to paired bluetooth devices.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows an application to read from external storage.