Many thanks - the Eth01 is using the S1 so this is ok? I would prefer cable Ethernet for some applications.
I don’t know about S1s. But QuinLED also come in ethernet variants.
If you are looking for a small footprint ESP32 AND you want I2C I would recommend the Super-mini over the Xiao. I “need” a small footprint as I’m trying to fit everything for my project into a small model. I found the Xiao works well if you require a UART OR I2C. That is unless someone can say otherwise?
After the recommendations above I’ve now tried both the Xiao and Super-mini in identical hardware configurations. The Xiao was more troublesome to get to compile and I could only get it to work with either UART or I2C, I wasn’t able to get a reliable Xiao board configuration for both to work successfully. However, the Super-mini, after removing my copy/paste errors, worked with the default ESP32 C3 board configuration!
EDIT: Removed reference to I2S working, whilst it does work, it’s not really usable. UART and I2C works a treat though.
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I’ve read a lot of people having problems with the configuration of the ESP32-C3-super-mini board.
I also had problems as shown in this topic and tried a lot of different configurations.
Later I Found out that when you remove the board from the breadboard it works fine and connecting fast to the WiFi network with a strong RSSI.
I tested with
- display(st7735)
- stepper(ULN2003)
- servo( MG90S)
and experienced no problems at all with the wiring connecting direct to the board pins.
I think the problem with the ESP32-C3-super-mini board has to do with unstable pins. When the board is on the breadboard it looks like the metal strips works like a sort of antenna and disrupt the GPIO’s.
#esphome:
# name: esp32-c3-super-mini
# platformio_options:
# board_build.flash_mode: dio
#esp32:
# board: esp32-c3-devkitm-1
# variant: esp32c3
# framework:
# type: esp-idf
#platform: esp32
#board: esp32-c3-devkitm-1
esphome:
name: esp32-c3-super-mini
platform: esp32
board: esp32-c3-devkitm-1
# Enable logging
logger:
logs:
component: ERROR # solved speed problems with my display st7735
# hardware_uart: USB_SERIAL_JTAG
# level: NONE
# Enable Home Assistant API
api:
encryption:
key: "key passphrase"
ota:
password: "password"
wifi:
ssid: !secret wifi_ssid
password: !secret wifi_password
fast_connect: true
manual_ip:
static_ip: 192.168.178.44
gateway: 192.168.178.1
subnet: 255.255.255.0
# Enable fallback hotspot (captive portal) in case wifi connection fails
ap:
ssid: "Esp32-C3-Super-Mini"
password: "password"
captive_portal:
# ---------------------------
I hope this information solves some problems out there …
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This nugget was a savior. I probably lost 6 hours trying again and again to flash OTA my C3 Supermini while it was on a breadboard. It would only work one time in ten. I actually fried one board from a failed OTA. Then after hitting the same problems with a new board, I remembered reading something about the breadboard interference. Sure enough as soon as I took it out of the breadboard, connections and OTA flashing were perfect.
Holy Maccaroni what kinda Magic is THIS?
Couldn’t use the “board_upload.flash_size: 4MB” command because it’s used twice… BUT it WORKS! Finally!
BTW i’m using those Luatos ESP32C3 Boards.
Hi Nick,
Does your experience remain still good after 2 more years?
Is the board actively supported by ESPHome?
Does it also support OTA?
I have seen that all ESP pins are brought out on the 40-pin HAT. That’s good news, but do you know how many free GPIOs with hardware PWM are supported? I would assume that some pins surely will be reserved for networking, relays etc…
My plan is to build an LED application with at least 8 channels, and since I want to position the board right next to the router, Wifi doesn’t really make sense - so I’m looking for a suitable Ethernet board…
Cheers! Renato
Did you see and consider the QuinLED ethernet? The esp32 it is built on comes recommended by many.
I don’t know if it meets your other requirements.
I’m a sucker for m5stack’s design. Mostly because the antenna’s look great unlike the seemed Xiao that stick out like a sore thumb. While not a board, their new camera is tempting, want to replace my P1S camera with it if possible, especially now that they replaced that proprietary downloaded with USB C to grove connectors… That and the m5stampS3, although I believe they quick selling the breakout boards
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Hi, the board is now available.
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The PowerFeather looks like it ticks a lot of boxes.
I’m keen to hear ESPHome user reviews.
I’d also love to see Adreas Spiess review this.
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Hopefully Andreas comes across this board somehow 
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I could have sworn I already posted a message on the relavant video to try to get his attention (he seems to usually view and reply to messages). Either I didn’t actually post it, or maybe it was flagged as promotional and removed. I tried again…
Probably won’t happen any time soon.
Either I didn’t actually post it, or maybe it was flagged as promotional and removed. I tried again…
Oh wow, thanks!
However, FWIW I myself do not see your comment:
The newest comment (sorted by newest) on the video was 5 days ago. Maybe it was the later?
I might also try getting his attention, at the risk of being… ‘markety’.
Probably won’t happen any time soon.
It’s ok, roundup videos like this might take a long time.
Edit: I also tried commenting on the video, and it too does not appear. Could be that the comments are set to be approved by Andreas before it can be shown.
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i have a lot problems with lolin D1 mini v4 USB-C. Gpios stop working,not working…
Best one for me are the v3 with metal shield and the PRO ones with antenna connector