NodeMCU

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September 01, 2022 (Last Updated: March 06, 2023) | Reading Time: About 1 minute

NodeMCU is a low-cost open source IoT platform. It initially included firmware which runs on the ESP8266 Wi-Fi SoC from Espressif Systems, and hardware which was based on the ESP-12 module. Later, support for the ESP32 32-bit MCU was added.

NodeMCU is one of our go-to chips for tackling various home automation projects.

We use NodeMCU to control our home automation systems. It is a great way to get started with home automation, and it is a great way to learn about IoT.

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