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| + | <span style="color:red; font-size:120%;">'''NOTE'''</span><br /> | ||
| + | ''This page is currently under active development. To maintain consistency while the initial content is being created, please refrain from making edits until this notice has been removed.''<br /> | ||
| + | — Ernie Horning, July 24, 2026 | ||
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| − | + | = ESP Controllers = | |
| − | + | The ESP Controllers section provides a central reference for ESP-based hardware and firmware used in DIY holiday lighting. It includes information on the ESP8266 and ESP32 microcontroller families, development boards, hardware guides, GPIO references, and popular firmware such as ESPixelStick and WLED. Related topics including networking, pixel controllers, protocols, power distribution, and smart pixels are also linked to provide a comprehensive resource for designing and building ESP-based lighting controllers. | |
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| + | == ESP8266 == | ||
| + | |||
| + | The ESP8266 introduced inexpensive Wi-Fi connectivity to the DIY holiday lighting community and remains a popular choice for small props and wireless pixel controllers. | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [[ESP8266]] | ||
| + | * [[ESP8266 Basics]] | ||
| + | * [[ESP-01]] | ||
| + | * [[D1 Mini]] | ||
| + | * [[NodeMCU]] | ||
| + | * [[ESP8266 Hardware Guide]] | ||
| + | * [[ESP8266 GPIO Reference]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == ESP32 == | ||
| + | |||
| + | The ESP32 family builds upon the success of the ESP8266 by adding more processing power, additional GPIO, Bluetooth, Ethernet options, USB support, and numerous specialized variants. | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [[ESP32 Family Overview]] | ||
| + | * [[Original ESP32]] | ||
| + | * [[ESP32-S Series]] | ||
| + | * [[ESP32-C Series]] | ||
| + | * [[ESP32-H Series]] | ||
| + | * [[ESP32-P Series]] | ||
| + | * [[ESP32 Development Boards]] | ||
| + | * [[ESP32 GPIO Reference]] | ||
| + | * [[ESP32 Christmas Lighting Recommendations]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Firmware == | ||
| + | |||
| + | Several firmware packages are available for ESP-based controllers. These pages describe their features, configuration, and supported hardware. | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [[ESPixelStick]] | ||
| + | * [[WLED]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == Related Articles == | ||
| + | |||
| + | These articles provide additional information related to ESP-based controllers and pixel lighting systems. | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [[Pixel Controllers]] | ||
| + | * [[Smart Pixels]] | ||
| + | * [[Power Injection]] | ||
| + | * [[Networking]] | ||
| + | * [[E1.31]] | ||
| + | * [[DDP]] | ||
| + | * [[DMX]] | ||
| + | |||
| + | == See Also == | ||
| + | |||
| + | * [[ESP Controllers]] | ||
| + | * [[Pixel Controllers]] | ||
| + | * [[Renard]] | ||
| + | * [[DMX]] | ||
Revision as of 06:05, 24 July 2026
NOTE
This page is currently under active development. To maintain consistency while the initial content is being created, please refrain from making edits until this notice has been removed.
— Ernie Horning, July 24, 2026
ESP Controllers
The ESP Controllers section provides a central reference for ESP-based hardware and firmware used in DIY holiday lighting. It includes information on the ESP8266 and ESP32 microcontroller families, development boards, hardware guides, GPIO references, and popular firmware such as ESPixelStick and WLED. Related topics including networking, pixel controllers, protocols, power distribution, and smart pixels are also linked to provide a comprehensive resource for designing and building ESP-based lighting controllers.
ESP8266
The ESP8266 introduced inexpensive Wi-Fi connectivity to the DIY holiday lighting community and remains a popular choice for small props and wireless pixel controllers.
ESP32
The ESP32 family builds upon the success of the ESP8266 by adding more processing power, additional GPIO, Bluetooth, Ethernet options, USB support, and numerous specialized variants.
- ESP32 Family Overview
- Original ESP32
- ESP32-S Series
- ESP32-C Series
- ESP32-H Series
- ESP32-P Series
- ESP32 Development Boards
- ESP32 GPIO Reference
- ESP32 Christmas Lighting Recommendations
Firmware
Several firmware packages are available for ESP-based controllers. These pages describe their features, configuration, and supported hardware.
Related Articles
These articles provide additional information related to ESP-based controllers and pixel lighting systems.