Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best board for remote controlled cars
We used five of these for our robotics club's summer workshop. Every single board worked out of the box. The latency for the smart car control is negligible.
Description
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| Brand | - |
| Category | Robotics / STEM Teaching Tools / Development, Learning, Evaluation & Industrial Control Boards |
| Origin | - |
| Microcontroller | ESP8266EX |
| Operating Voltage | 3.3V |
| Input Voltage | 5V via USB or VIN pin |
| Digital I/O Pins | 14 |
| Analog Input Pins | 1 (10-bit ADC) |
| Flash Memory | 4MB |
| Clock Speed | 80MHz / 160MHz |
| Wireless Standard | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Compatibility | Arduino IDE, Blinker App, MicroPython |
| Dimensions | 53mm x 24mm x 14mm |
Anonymous
Mar 28, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Best board for remote controlled cars
We used five of these for our robotics club's summer workshop. Every single board worked out of the box. The latency for the smart car control is negligible.
Anonymous
Mar 26, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Seamless Blinker integration
I specifically bought this for the Blinker technology support. Connecting it to my home automation dashboard was plug-and-play. No complex coding required for basic functions.
Anonymous
Mar 23, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Solid performance, runs a bit warm
The board performs well under continuous load. I noticed it gets slightly warm when transmitting data continuously, so I added a small heatsink for my enclosed project case.
Anonymous
Mar 22, 2026
Rating: 4/5
Great value, minor documentation gaps
Hardware quality is solid and the price is unbeatable. I deducted one star because the pinout diagram in the manual was slightly unclear, but online community resources filled the gap quickly.
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Perfect for IoT beginners
This board is incredibly easy to set up with the Arduino IDE. The built-in WiFi works flawlessly with the Blinker app, allowing me to control my smart car project within an hour of unboxing.
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2026
Rating: 5/5
Ideal for university projects
Used this for my final year embedded systems project. The stability of the connection is impressive, and it handles multiple sensor inputs without crashing. Highly recommended for students.
Q: Does this support Over-The-Air (OTA) updates?
A: Absolutely. The ESP8266 chip supports OTA updates, allowing you to upload new sketches wirelessly without needing a physical USB connection after the initial setup.
Q: Is there a tutorial available for setting up the Blinker app?
A: Yes, we provide a comprehensive PDF guide and video links on our product support page that walk you through downloading the app and pairing it with the board step-by-step.
Q: What is the maximum current draw for the GPIO pins?
A: Each GPIO pin can source or sink up to 12mA safely. The total current drawn by all GPIO pins combined should not exceed 200mA to prevent damage to the chip.
Q: Is this board compatible with the standard Arduino IDE?
A: Yes, the WiFiduino is fully compatible with the Arduino IDE. You simply need to add the ESP8266 board manager URL to your preferences to get started.
Q: Can I power this board directly from a 9V battery?
A: While the VIN pin can accept a range of voltages, we recommend using a regulated 5V source or a USB connection for stable performance. A 9V battery may cause overheating if connected directly to the 5V pin.