Mahko_Mahko
September 12, 2023, 2:30am
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Because of some bad experiences.
What’s your favourite ESP32 board? Why?
Where do you buy from? Why?
What board features do you value the most?
I’m getting a bit sick of flakey cheap Ali Express knock-offs, so becoming more interested in higher quality boards (but don’t mind cheap ones for the basics).
I thought this topic might be worth a dedicated Home Assistant thread? Couldn’t see an existing one.
You know mine. QuinLED-ESP32
Properly selected 3.3v 800mA voltage regulator and quality capacitors, capable of powering many peripherals. IMO this is the main failing of the Chinese boards.
Plus other design improvements over the ESP32 mini clones while remaining pin for pin compatible, e.g. USB-C, extra gnd pins, protected 5v supply.
Available with or without soldered headers, onboard or external antenna, wired Ethernet top hat available.
Delivery ~2 weeks form the worldwide store to Oz.
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I use cheap clones for basic projects, but if I experience any issues I upgrade to something better quality pretty quickly. It’s resolved things numerous times.
Clones typically use cheaper parts.