Description
Reviews
| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Chipset | ESP8266EX |
| USB-to-UART Bridge | CH340G |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V |
| Input Voltage | 5V via Micro-USB |
| Flash Memory | 4MB (32Mbit) |
| Clock Speed | 80MHz / 160MHz |
| GPIO Pins | 17 Available |
| Wireless Standard | IEEE 802.11 b/g/n |
| Interface | Micro-USB Type B |
| Dimensions | 56mm x 24mm x 12mm |
Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Easy to set up
As someone new to embedded systems, I found this very user-friendly. Plenty of tutorials online specifically for this version with the CH340 chip. No compilation errors so far.
Anonymous
Mar 26, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Reliable and fast shipping
I bought five of these for a classroom workshop. All of them worked out of the box. The build quality feels solid, and the soldering joints are clean. Highly recommended for education.
Anonymous
Mar 22, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Good board, minor pin labeling issue
The module itself is powerful and connects to WiFi instantly. However, the silk screen labeling on the GPIO pins is slightly faint. Once you map them out, it works perfectly for my home automation project.
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for IoT starters
This board works flawlessly with the Arduino IDE. The CH340 driver installed easily on Windows 10, and I was uploading sketches within minutes. Great value for the price.
Anonymous
Mar 08, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great performance, gets warm
The WiFi range is impressive for such a small module. It does get slightly warm when transmitting data continuously, but nothing concerning. Stable connection over several days of testing.
Anonymous
Mar 06, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best budget ESP8266 board
Compared to other brands, this Luxiaoban version offers the best stability. The reset and flash buttons are well-placed, making manual flashing very convenient. Will buy again.
Q: Does it support OTA (Over-The-Air) updates?
A: Yes, the ESP8266 chipset supports OTA updates. You can implement code in your sketch to allow wireless firmware updates once the device is connected to a WiFi network.
Q: Can this run on battery power?
A: Absolutely. You can power the board via the VIN pin using a 5V source or directly through the 3.3V pin (with caution) from a regulated battery source. It is ideal for portable IoT projects.
Q: What is the maximum current this board can supply to sensors?
A: The onboard regulator can typically supply up to 600mA, but it is recommended to keep the load under 300mA for stability. For high-power devices, please use an external power source.
Q: Do I need to install specific drivers for Windows?
A: Yes, since this board uses the CH340 USB-to-UART chip, you may need to install the CH340 driver if it is not automatically recognized by your operating system. Drivers are widely available online.
Q: Is this compatible with the Arduino IDE?
A: Yes, this board is fully compatible with the Arduino IDE. You just need to install the ESP8266 board manager package and select 'NodeMCU 1.0 (ESP-12E Module)' or the specific generic ESP8266 option.
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