[chbot] ESP8266 WIFI Internet of Things beginner...

[Andrew Dachs]

Good call but go with the esp32 if you can. The 8266 has some weirdnesses. 
Andy

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> On 20/05/2022, at 10:14 AM, Mark Beckett <m.beckett at amuri.net> wrote:
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> Mike
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> I have both ESP8266 and also the ESP32 in various forms.
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> These were useful as small standalone boards and I soldered headers at right angle while developing the project.
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> www.aliexpress.com/item/32595394980.html.
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> Some ESP32 have the ability to use an external antenna.
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> www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001438925793.html
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> There are plenty of ESP32 on Aliexpress just put ESP32 into the search, but I have purchased some of these.
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> www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001636677018.html
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> www.aliexpress.com/item/33006577783.html
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> The support in Arduino IDE is good including fauxmoesp which allows emulation to directly interface to Alexa
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> https://github.com/vintlabs/fauxmoESP
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> Mark
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>> On 19/05/22 23:52, Mike Barnes wrote:
>> Hi Team,
>> I’m looking to have a play with IOT, very much with learner plates on.
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>> Just watched a getting started with IOT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFCmTZUoZ1M
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>> What board do people here recommend for having a play initially with WiFi on my farm?
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>> These seem attractive price wise at $5 each landed, but are they OK or should I get something else?
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>> https://www.banggood.com/Geekcreit-Wireless-NodeMcu-Lua-CH340G-V3-Based-ESP8266-WIFI-Internet-of-Things-IOT-Development-Module-p-1420166.html?cur_warehouse=CN&ID=511073&rmmds=search
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>> Arduino IOT seems very simple for us non coders 😀
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>> Looking to dip my toe in.
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>> Regards
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>> Mike
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