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I am sorry for posting this question for the nth time but I am still not able to find a solution for this error.

I am trying to upload the WiFiScan(Arduino IDE example program)program code to ESP8266 using Arduino Mega 2560. I followed the procedure given here. And I tried uploading it with "Generic ESP8266 Module" and "Adafruit HUZZAH ESP8266" selected as the Board. But I am still getting the following error.

trying to connect
  espcomm_send_command: sending command header
  espcomm_send_command: sending command payload
warning: espcomm_sync failed
error: espcomm_open failed
error: espcomm_upload_mem failed

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Connections-

ESP8266 - Arduino Mega2560

Tx - Tx1(Pin 18)

Rx - Rx1(Pin 19)

Gnd - Gnd

Vcc - 3.3V (Directly from Arduino's 3.3V pin)

CH_PD - 3.3V (Directly from Arduino's 3.3V pin)

GPIO0 - Push button K2 (refer photo)

RST - Push button K1

While pressing the K2 button(Flash button - GPIO0), I clicked the K1 button(Reset button - RST) and then released K2. According to the document, this should bring the ESP8266 to flash mode. Now when I upload the code, it throws the above error.

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  • That tutorial doesn't have anything to do with an Arduino Mega and you didn't tell us how you wired it. We can only guess what is wrong.
    – gre_gor
    Commented Sep 12, 2017 at 15:47
  • Add a photo clearly showing your devices and wiring and you might get a better response.
    – Squats
    Commented Sep 12, 2017 at 22:52
  • As suggested, I've included the connection details in the question. @gre_gor, Squats
    – Mahalakshmi Suresh Kumar
    Commented Sep 13, 2017 at 6:34
  • tx to tx and rx to rx ??? have you tried the obvious? tx to rx and rx to tx, seeing as that's how serial connections work
    – Jaromanda X
    Commented Feb 11, 2018 at 1:02

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After googling for several hours, I was able to figure out the reason. Thanks to this link. Transferring data to ESP8266 with Arduino acting as USB to Serial converter did not work. Using a USB to TTL converter, and following this link you can easily transfer data to ESP8266.

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  • My Arduino Mega worked as a USB to Serial converter just fine...
    – Fusseldieb
    Commented Sep 13, 2017 at 12:02
  • @Fusseldieb could you please tell me how you uploaded data using Arduino Mega?
    – Mahalakshmi Suresh Kumar
    Commented Sep 13, 2017 at 12:04
  • I just plugged TX to TX, RX to RX, GND to GND and shorted RST to GND, causing the Arduino to loop continuously on reset. I also chosen "Tools" -> "Programmer" -> "Arduino as ISP". Then I uploaded the sketch just fine.
    – Fusseldieb
    Commented Sep 13, 2017 at 12:06
  • I just plugged TX to TX, RX to RX - no you didn't
    – Jaromanda X
    Commented Mar 12, 2018 at 22:40
  • Why do I see so many people today with the same Tx-Tx Rx-Rx problem. It's like there was something in the weather today. Think of it this way, when you have a conversation with someone, do you talk into their mouth and listen to their ears?
    – Delta_G
    Commented May 1, 2020 at 3:18

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