Supported ESPixelStick Platforms

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— Ernie Horning, July 31, 2026

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Supported ESPixelStick Platforms

ESPixelStick Version 4 supports a wide variety of ESP8266, ESP32, ESP32-S3, Ethernet-enabled, and community-developed controller platforms.

Rather than maintaining one large list of hardware, this section organizes supported platforms into logical families. Each page provides detailed information about supported boards, hardware features, GPIO capabilities, and programming considerations.

Platform Families

Development Boards

• ESP8266 Development Boards
• ESP32 Development Boards
• ESP32 Development Boards Supported by ESPixelStick
• ESP32-S3 Development Boards
• ESP32-C6 Development Boards

Specialized Controllers

• QuinLED Controllers
• Ethernet ESPixelStick Controllers
• Community ESPixelStick Controllers
• Legacy ESPixelStick Platforms

Choosing a Platform

When selecting an ESPixelStick platform:

1. Identify the processor used by your board.
2. Select the matching platform definition.
3. Verify GPIO assignments.
4. Review any board-specific notes before programming.

Related Articles

• ESPixelStick
• ESPixelStick Reference Guide
• ESP Controllers
• ESP8266 Family Overview
• ESP32 Family Overview
• ESP32 Development Boards

Revision History

Version	Date	Changes
0.1	July 2026	Initial platform hub page created.