Hobbyists, makers, or developers that are looking to add wireless communication to their next electronics project may be interested in a new breakout board that has been created by Adafruit.
The new Adafruit HUZZAH ESP8266 Breakout board consists of a certified module, an onboard antenna, together with plenty of pins, combined with Adafruit’s breakout PCBs.
Features and Specifications
The WiFi breakout is equipped with two diode-protected power inputs, one for a USB cable, another for a battery. This dual power input design ensures that your project can be powered flexibly, whether you are working on a portable battery-powered device or a stationary USB-powered setup. Adafruit explains:
“Add Internet to your next project with an adorable, bite-sized WiFi microcontroller, at a price you like! The ESP8266 processor from Espressif is an 80 MHz microcontroller with a full WiFi front-end (both as client and access point) and TCP/IP stack with DNS support as well.
While this chip has been very popular, it’s also been very difficult to use. Most of the low-cost modules are not breadboard friendly, don’t have an onboard 250mA 3.3V regulator or level shifting, and aren’t CE or FCC emitter certified….UNTIL NOW!”
The HUZZAH ESP8266 Breakout board measures just 25mm x 38mm x 5mm, making it compact enough to fit into a wide range of projects. Despite its small size, it packs a punch with its robust features. The onboard antenna ensures reliable WiFi connectivity, while the ample number of pins allows for versatile interfacing with other components.
Applications and Use Cases
This breakout board is ideal for a variety of applications. For instance, it can be used in home automation projects to control lights, thermostats, or security systems remotely. The ability to function as both a client and an access point means it can either connect to an existing network or create its own, providing flexibility in how it is deployed.
Another exciting application is in the realm of IoT (Internet of Things). With the HUZZAH ESP8266, you can easily connect sensors and actuators to the internet, enabling real-time data collection and control. Imagine a smart garden that waters itself based on soil moisture levels, or a weather station that uploads data to a cloud service for analysis.
For educational purposes, this breakout board is a fantastic tool for learning about wireless communication and microcontroller programming. Its ease of use and comprehensive documentation make it accessible for beginners, while its advanced features provide plenty of room for more experienced developers to experiment and innovate.
For more information on the new tiny WiFi microcontroller that measures just 25mm x 38mm x 5mm, jump over to the Adafruit website for details.
Source: Adafruit
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