Just got the device, had WLED 0.14-b1, so wanted to update to 0.14-b6. Downloaded the ESP-01 bin, wouldn't update from the .bin, so gzipped it to WLED_0.14.0-b6_ESP01.bin.gz and uploaded. Uploade fine, said updated successfully, but now no integrated access point can be found.
Sounds like I might need to open it up and do a proper serial hardwired flash?
You have used an incorrect firmware update. You should use ESP02 instead of ESP01. You can use the serial port tool to flash the firmware. The flash requires you to press and hold the button, use 3.3V to power the Wi Fi module, and open the shell to see TX and RX