SparkFun ESP8266 Thing Dev Board - WiFi Microcontroller For IoT Projects

About This Product

Calling all makers and IoT enthusiasts! This SparkFun ESP8266 Thing Dev Board is your ticket to creating awesome internet-connected projects without the headache. The ESP8266 is this incredibly capable WiFi-enabled microcontroller that's surprisingly affordable. Think about being able to program it to blink LEDs, trigger relays, monitor sensors, or even automate your coffee maker - all with built-in WiFi! What's great about this particular board is that SparkFun has designed it with developers in mind. It's got an integrated FTDI USB-to-serial chip, so you don't need any extra components to program it - just plug in a micro USB cable and you're good to go. The board breaks out all the module's pins into two parallel, breadboard-compatible rows, making prototyping super easy. It runs on 3.3V (with an onboard regulator to keep things safe), and has 4Mbit SPI flash memory on board. You get both a PCB trace antenna that works really well, plus a U.FL connector if you need to attach a more sensitive external antenna. The specs are impressive too - 802.11 b/g/n support, Wi-Fi Direct, soft-AP capability, integrated TCP/IP protocol stack, and +19.5dBm output power. There's even an ON/OFF switch, multiple power supply options, and LEDs to indicate power and status. Programming is a breeze since it's compatible with Arduino IDE - just download the board definitions and start creating. Whether you're a beginner looking to get into IoT or an experienced developer wanting a reliable WiFi board, this SparkFun ESP8266 Thing is definitely worth checking out!