SparkFun ESP8266 Thing
We have ✅ 3 available of the SF-WRL-13231 in our Sydney warehouse. An extra 46 units available with a short lead time.
The SparkFun ESP8266 Thing is a breakout and development board for the ESP8266 WiFi SoC — a popular platform for IoT and WiFi-connected projects. All module pins are broken out to breadboard-compatible rows, and on-board power management includes a LiPo charger, 3.3V regulator, and power switch.
Program it through the Arduino IDE with the ESP8266 Arduino add-on, or use any other ESP8266-compatible toolchain. A 3.3V FTDI Basic (or compatible serial converter with DTR line) is required for programming.
Key Features
- ESP8266 WiFi SoC – Built-in WiFi for IoT connectivity
- LiPo Battery Support – On-board charger and JST connector
- 3.3V Regulator – Safe, regulated power to the ESP8266
- Breadboard Compatible – Pins broken out to two parallel rows
- Arduino IDE Compatible – Program using the ESP8266 Arduino add-on
- Power Switch – On/off control with LED indicators for power, charge, and status
Specifications
- MCU: ESP8266
- Operating Voltage: 3.3V (max 3.6V)
- I/O Voltage: 3.3V (level shifting required for 5V signals)
- Power Input: USB or LiPo battery
- Programming: Via 3.3V FTDI serial converter (DTR line required)
Ideal For
- IoT and connected device projects
- WiFi-enabled sensor nodes
- Battery-powered wireless applications
- Learning ESP8266 development
Package Contents
- 1× SparkFun ESP8266 Thing
Resources
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