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How to connect ESPnow to C#
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ESPnow is a protocol to connect one Espressif device to another over WiFi , such as ESP32 or ESP8266, WEMOS etc. the advantage is that it is not relying on local WiFi network, so no need to select a WiFi Network and register to it with a password.
I have several small devices based on ESP8266 (and ESP32), which are supposed to send information t a laptop that is running a C# program, which collects the data, display it accordingly, and send back some instructions to the ESP devices. Later on the C# program will send the data to the Azure cloud.
The problem I am facing: I would like this environment to work at different locations, some without local WiFi at all. I didn't find a solution how to make the C# program to communicate with the ESP devices directly.
Any idea how can this be done?
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Daniel Zhang-MSFT 9,641 Reputation pointsJan 14, 2021, 6:03 AM Hi @YigalB ,
For your question, I suggest you ask the question on ESP-NOW forum.
Thank you for your understanding.
Best Regards,
Daniel Zhang -
YigalB 1 Reputation point
Jan 17, 2021, 2:39 PM Hi Daniel
Thanks, but ESPnow is a protocol from one ESP to another, not allowing ESPnow between ESP and a device like a laptop.
I use ESPnow a lot, but it is not suitable here.So I would kindly ask to ask for help here.
Perhaps direct WIFI would be helpful, yet I have no idea how to access it from C#.Yigal
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Abdulhakim M. Elrhumi 356 Reputation pointsJan 17, 2021, 5:57 PM -
YigalB 1 Reputation point
Jan 18, 2021, 7:14 AM Hi
Thanks for the answer. I am not sure if it is related to my question - can you please explain?
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José Simões 0 Reputation points MVPMar 25, 2025, 11:52 PM Suggest you visit www.github.com/nanoframework and find everything about coding with C# for ESP32 and other MCUs.