The Adafruit Feather HUZZAH ESP8266 is a compact and powerful development board designed for WiFi-enabled projects. With its ESP8266 WiFi microcontroller, this board provides everything you need for easy Internet of Things (IoT) applications. It combines the WiFi capabilities of the ESP8266 with a USB interface and built-in battery charging, making it an all-in-one solution for portable wireless projects.
Key Features:
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WiFi Connectivity: The ESP8266 microcontroller runs at 80 MHz with 3.3V logic and comes with WiFi 802.11 b/g/n support, allowing seamless connection to networks.
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USB Interface: Features a CP2104 USB-Serial chip with a high-speed baud rate of 921600 for fast code uploads, and auto-reset support for easy programming without needing to manually press buttons.
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Battery Support: Includes a LiPoly battery connector and a built-in 100mA LiPoly charger. The board automatically switches between USB power and battery power when available, allowing for portable use on the go.
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GPIO Pins: The board provides 9 GPIO pins, which can also be used for I2C and SPI communication, and 1 analog input with a 1.0V max range.
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LED Indicators: Two onboard LEDs—red LED (pin #0) for general use and blue LED (pin #2) for bootloading and debugging.
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Compact Design: At 2.0" x 0.9" x 0.28", the Feather is lightweight and perfect for embedding in tight spaces for portable and wearable projects.
Specifications:
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Size: 2.0" x 0.9" x 0.28" (51mm x 23mm x 8mm) without headers soldered
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Weight: 9.7 grams
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Processor: ESP8266 @ 80MHz with 3.3V logic/power
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Memory: 4MB of FLASH (32 Mbit)
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WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n support
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Power: 3.3V regulator with 500mA peak current output
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LEDs: Red LED (pin #0), Blue LED (pin #2)
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I/O Pins: 9 GPIO pins, 1 analog input
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Battery: Built-in LiPoly charger with charging status LED
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Mounting: 4 mounting holes
Additional Features:
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Reset Button: For restarting the board.
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USB Bootloader: Easily program the board using the Arduino IDE or NodeMCU Lua (the board comes pre-programmed with the Lua interpreter).
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Headers: Includes headers for easy soldering and connection to a solderless breadboard.
The Adafruit Feather HUZZAH ESP8266 is ideal for anyone looking to create WiFi-based IoT projects. Whether you need remote sensors, WiFi-enabled automation, or portable wireless devices, this Feather board provides a convenient and powerful platform to get your project up and running quickly. Note: LiPo battery and USB cable are not included, but can be purchased separately.