The ESP8266 is a low-cost Wi-Fi microchip, with built-in TCP/IP networking software, and microcontroller capability, produced by Espressif Systems [1] in Shanghai, China.

ESP8266 is a highly integrated Wi-Fi 4 SoC ideal for IoT projects.

A complete ESP8266 beginner's guide, covering introduction to various development boards and platforms, hardware overview, pinout, installation, sample code and troubleshooting.

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Aug 5, 2024 · This is a getting started guide for the ESP8266 NodeMCU Wo-Fi module. It also includes a video tutorial. You can use an Arduino or a FTDI programmer to send commands.

This module is cost effective and thus used widely in many applications like the Internet of things and much more.So in this article, we are going to discuss key features of ESP8266, pins specifications, …

Oct 23, 2025 · What is the ESP8266? The ESP8266 is a low-cost Wi-Fi microchip developed by Espressif Systems. It has a built-in TCP/IP stack and microcontroller unit (MCU), which makes it …

Oct 26, 2025 · Unveiling the SoC that Connected the Maker World. The ESP8266 is a SoC (System-on-Chip) that combines a 32-bit Tensilica L106 processor, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n support, and flash …

Apr 15, 2025 · The ESP8266 is a low-cost, powerful System-on-Chip (SoC) microcontroller developed by Espressif Systems. It is widely used in IoT projects, smart home automation, and embedded …

Uploading code to the ESP-01 requires establishing a serial communication between your ESP8266 and a FTDI Programmer as shown in the schematic diagram below.