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-[[File:Figure_02-02-01_Hardware_Architecture.png|thumb|none|600px|'''Figure 2-2-1 - ESPixelStick Hardware Architecture''']]
+[[File:Figure_02-02-01_Hardware_Architecture.png|thumb|none|601px|'''Figure 2-2-1 - ESPixelStick Hardware Architecture''']]
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-[[File:Figure_02-03-01_Processor_Family.png|thumb|none|600px|'''Figure 2-3-1 - ESPixelStick Processor Families''']]
+[[File:Figure_02-03-01_Processor_Family.png|thumb|none|601px|'''Figure 2-3-1 - ESPixelStick Processor Families''']]
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-[[File:Figure_02-04-01_Processor_Module_DevelopmentBoard.png|thumb|none|600px|'''Figure 2-4-1 - Processor, Module, and Development Board''']]
+[[File:Figure_02-04-01_Processor_Module_DevelopmentBoard.png|thumb|none|601px|'''Figure 2-4-1 - Processor, Module, and Development Board''']]
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-[[File:Figure_02-06-01_GPIO_Connections.png|thumb|none|600px|'''Figure 2-6-1 - Typical GPIO Connections''']]
+[[File:Figure_02-06-01_GPIO_Connections.png|thumb|none|601px|'''Figure 2-6-1 - Typical GPIO Connections''']]
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-[[File:Figure_02-08-01_Controller_Overview.png|thumb|none|600px|'''Figure 2-8-1 - Typical ESPixelStick Controller Assembly''']]
+[[File:Figure_02-08-01_Controller_Overview.png|thumb|none|601px|'''Figure 2-8-1 - Typical ESPixelStick Controller Assembly''']]
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-[[File:Figure_02-10-01_Power_System.png|thumb|none|600px|'''Figure 2-10-1 - Basic Power Distribution''']]
+[[File:Figure_02-10-01_Power_System.png|thumb|none|601px|'''Figure 2-10-1 - Basic Power Distribution''']]
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 == Chapter Summary ==
-'''Purpose:''' Introduce the hardware platforms used by ESPPixelStick and establish the terminology used throughout this guide.
+'''Purpose:''' Introduce the hardware platforms used by ESPixelStick and establish the terminology used throughout this guide.
 '''Prerequisites:''' None.
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 == Purpose ==
-This chapter provides a general overview of the hardware used with ESPPixelStick. It introduces the major processor families, development-board terminology, GPIO, output types, networking, and power considerations. Detailed platform-specific information is provided in later chapters.
+This chapter provides a general overview of the hardware used with ESPixelStick. It introduces the major processor families, development-board terminology, GPIO, output types, networking, and power considerations. Detailed platform-specific information is provided in later chapters.
 <span id="introduction"></span>
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 == 2.2 Hardware Architecture ==
-A typical ESPPixelStick installation contains three hardware layers:
+A typical ESPixelStick installation contains three hardware layers:
 * A processor or module that runs the firmware.
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 == 2.3 Processor Families ==
-The principal processor families relevant to ESPPixelStick include:
+The principal processor families relevant to ESPixelStick include:
 * ESP8266
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-The ESP8266 and original ESP32 are mature ESPPixelStick platforms. Support for newer ESP32-family processors varies by firmware development status.
+The ESP8266 and original ESP32 are mature ESPixelStick platforms. Support for newer ESP32-family processors varies by firmware development status.
-'''Research Note:''' Before selecting S2, S3, C3, or C6 hardware, verify current support using the latest ESPPixelStick release notes, source code, and platform documentation. Martin Mueller has stated that ESP32-S3 support is under active development.
+'''Research Note:''' Before selecting S2, S3, C3, or C6 hardware, verify current support using the latest ESPixelStick release notes, source code, and platform documentation. Martin Mueller has stated that ESP32-S3 support is under active development.
 <span id="processor-module-and-development-board"></span>
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 * Wi-Fi and Ethernet hardware
 * Programming method
-* Availability of a matching ESPPixelStick build
+* Availability of a matching ESPixelStick build
 '''Engineering Note:''' The retailer or manufacturer name is less important than the actual processor, module, board wiring, and firmware platform definition.
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-[[File:Figure_02-08-01_Controller_Overview.png|thumb|none|600px|'''Figure 2-8-1 - Typical ESPPixelStick Controller Assembly''']]
+[[File:Figure_02-08-01_Controller_Overview.png|thumb|none|600px|'''Figure 2-8-1 - Typical ESPixelStick Controller Assembly''']]
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-ESP8266 and ESP32 processors include 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Wired Ethernet requires additional board hardware and a compatible ESPPixelStick build.
+ESP8266 and ESP32 processors include 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. Wired Ethernet requires additional board hardware and a compatible ESPixelStick build.
 Wi-Fi is a valid transport for Christmas displays when the network is properly designed. Ethernet is another option, not a universal requirement.
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 == 2.12 Firmware and Hardware Support ==
-Hardware capability and ESPPixelStick firmware support are different things.
+Hardware capability and ESPixelStick firmware support are different things.
-* A processor may contain a peripheral that ESPPixelStick does not currently use.
+* A processor may contain a peripheral that ESPixelStick does not currently use.
 * A firmware build may exist for one board but not another board using the same processor family.
 * A development branch may contain partial support that is not ready for normal use.
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 * Verify the current support status of ESP32-S2, ESP32-S3, ESP32-C3, and ESP32-C6.
-* Verify the complete list of official ESPPixelStick platform builds.
+* Verify the complete list of official ESPixelStick platform builds.
 * Document minimum and recommended flash-memory sizes.
 * Document features that require the original ESP32 rather than the ESP8266.

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-[[File:Figure_02-09-01_Network_Overview.png|thumb|none|600px|'''Figure 2-9-1 - ESPixelStick Network Connections'']]
+[[File:Figure_02-09-01_Network_Overview.png|thumb|none|600px|'''Figure 2-9-1 - ESPixelStick Network Connections''']]
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-[[File:Figure_02-08-01_Controller_Overview.png|thumb|none|600px|'''Figure 2-8-1 - Typical ESPPixelStick Controller Assembly'']]
+[[File:Figure_02-08-01_Controller_Overview.png|thumb|none|600px|'''Figure 2-8-1 - Typical ESPPixelStick Controller Assembly''']]
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-[[File:Figure_02-07-01_Output_Types.png|thumb|none|600px|'''Figure 2-7-1 - ESPixelStick Output Types'']]
+[[File:Figure_02-07-01_Output_Types.png|thumb|none|600px|'''Figure 2-7-1 - ESPixelStick Output Types''']]
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-[[File:vertopal_90836199cc9c45bca7fdb49dad4c3178/media/image15.png|672x436px]]'''Figure 2-10-1 - Basic Power Distribution'''
+[[File:Figure_02-10-01_Power_System.png|thumb|none|600px|'''Figure 2-10-1 - Basic Power Distribution''']]
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 <span id="memory-and-storage-overview"></span>
 == 2.11 Memory and Storage Overview ==

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-[[File:vertopal_90836199cc9c45bca7fdb49dad4c3178/media/image13.png|672x436px]]'''Figure 2-9-1 - ESPixelStick Network Connections'''
+[[File:Figure_02-09-01_Network_Overview.png|thumb|none|600px|'''Figure 2-9-1 - ESPixelStick Network Connections'']]
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 == 2.10 Power Overview ==

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-[[File:vertopal_90836199cc9c45bca7fdb49dad4c3178/media/image11.png|672x436px]]'''Figure 2-8-1 - Typical ESPPixelStick Controller Assembly'''
+[[File:Figure_02-08-01_Controller_Overview.png|thumb|none|600px|'''Figure 2-8-1 - Typical ESPPixelStick Controller Assembly'']]
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 == 2.9 Networking Overview ==