Key Features:
- ESP8266 Wi-Fi Chip: The board uses the ESP8266 chip, which provides Wi-Fi connectivity with low power consumption and efficient performance for embedded applications.
- CP2102 USB-to-Serial Converter: The CP2102 chip on the board facilitates USB-to-serial communication, enabling you to easily program the board via USB without needing an external USB-to-serial adapter.
- Microcontroller: It features a 32-bit microcontroller, often running at 80MHz or 160MHz, with adequate memory (typically 4MB of Flash memory) for handling simple tasks and connectivity.
- GPIO Pins: The NodeMCU comes with a set of General Purpose Input/Output (GPIO) pins, which are used to interface with sensors, actuators, and other external components.
- Programming and Debugging: You can program the board using the Arduino IDE or the Lua script interpreter, making it easy to integrate with various libraries and tools.
- Onboard Voltage Regulator: The board has an onboard voltage regulator that allows it to operate from 5V to 3.3V, ensuring stable power supply for the microcontroller and peripheral components.
- Compact and Lightweight: The compact design makes the board easy to incorporate into various projects, whether for prototyping or final deployments.