d1-mini-nodemcu-esp8266-wifi

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D1 Mini NodeMCU ESP8266 ESP-12F WiFi Module Development Board

Details

• Location: Cabinet-1, Bin 25
• Category: Microcontroller Boards
• Type: WiFi Development Board
• Microcontroller: ESP8266 ESP-12F
• Brand: Hosyond
• Model: D1 Mini
• Quantity: 6
• Product URL: https://a.co/d/9RKNNKX

Description

Compact WiFi-enabled microcontroller development board based on the ESP8266 ESP-12F chip. Compatible with Arduino IDE and WeMos D1 Mini ecosystem. Perfect for IoT projects requiring WiFi connectivity in a small form factor. Features built-in USB programming interface and comprehensive GPIO support.

Specifications

• Microcontroller: ESP8266 ESP-12F
• Architecture: Xtensa LX106 32-bit
• Clock Speed: 80MHz (up to 160MHz)
• Operating Voltage: 3.3V
• Input Voltage: 5V (via USB) or 3.3V
• Flash Memory: 4MB
• RAM: 1MB (512KB available for user)
• WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz
• Dimensions: 34.2mm x 25.6mm x 7.6mm
• Weight: ~3g

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Features

• WiFi Connectivity: Built-in 802.11 b/g/n WiFi
• Arduino Compatible: Program with Arduino IDE
• Compact Design: Mini form factor for space-constrained projects
• USB Programming: Micro USB for power and programming
• Rich I/O: 11 digital pins with interrupt/PWM/I2C/1-wire support
• Analog Input: 1 analog input (3.2V max)
• Power Management: 5V switching power supply onboard
• Reset Protection: 500mA resettable fuse

Pin Configuration

• Digital I/O: 11 pins (D0-D10)
• Analog Input: 1 pin (A0, 3.2V max)
• PWM: All digital pins except D0
• I2C: SDA (D2), SCL (D1)
• SPI: MOSI (D7), MISO (D6), SCK (D5)
• UART: TX (D1), RX (D3)
• Special: D0 (no interrupt/PWM/I2C support)

Power Specifications

• Operating Voltage: 3.3V
• Input Voltage: 5V (USB) or 3.3V (VCC pin)
• Current: ~80mA active, ~20µA deep sleep
• Power Supply: Built-in 5V to 3.3V regulator
• Protection: 500mA resettable fuse

Applications

• IoT sensor nodes
• Home automation controllers
• WiFi-enabled projects
• Remote monitoring systems
• Smart switches and relays
• Environmental sensors
• Web servers and clients
• MQTT clients

Programming

• Arduino IDE: Full support with ESP8266 board package
• MicroPython: Native support
• NodeMCU Lua: Original firmware support
• PlatformIO: Professional development environment
• Libraries: Extensive WiFi, HTTP, MQTT libraries

Compatibility

• WeMos D1 Mini: Pin-compatible
• Arduino Shields: Many shields compatible
• Breadboard: Fits standard breadboards
• Prototyping: Easy to integrate into projects

WiFi Capabilities

• Standards: 802.11 b/g/n
• Frequency: 2.4GHz
• Modes: Station, Access Point, Station+AP
• Security: WEP, WPA, WPA2
• Range: Typical indoor WiFi range
• Protocols: TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, MQTT, WebSocket

Development Features

• USB Programming: No external programmer needed
• Serial Monitor: Built-in USB-to-serial
• OTA Updates: Over-the-air firmware updates
• File System: SPIFFS for file storage
• Web Server: Can host simple web interfaces

Notes

• Compatible with Arduino IDE and WeMos D1 Mini libraries
• Excellent for beginners and professionals alike
• Large community support and documentation
• Perfect balance of features, size, and cost
• Ideal for rapid prototyping of WiFi projects
• Can be powered via USB or external 3.3V/5V supply

Tags

microcontroller, esp8266, wifi, d1-mini, nodemcu, arduino-compatible, iot, wireless