Choosing an ESP8266 board
The ESP8266 module is a self-contained System On Chip (SOC), which features an integrated TCP/IP protocol stack that allows you to add Wi-Fi capability to your projects. The module is usually mounted on circuit boards that break out the pins of the ESP8266 chip, making it easy for you to program the chip and to interface with input and output devices.
ESP8266 boards come in different forms, depending on the company that manufactures them. All the boards use Espressif's ESP8266 chip as the main controller, but they have different additional components and different pin configurations, giving each board unique additional features.
Therefore, before embarking on your IoT project, take some time to compare and contrast the ...
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