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ESP8266-Custom-DevBoard

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ESP8266-Custom-DevBoard PCB layout, top view — open source ESP8266 board by NaveedNazirAhanger

About the ESP8266-Custom-DevBoard PCB

ESP8266-Custom-DevBoard is an open source ESP8266 PCB design by NaveedNazirAhanger, published on GitHub under the GPL-3.0 license. It is a 2-layer board measuring 47.8 × 44.2 mm, with 28 components from 15 distinct parts.

Its main chip is the ESP-12F, from the ESP8266 family. Other key parts include the AMS1117-3.3 and CH340C. By type, the board carries 9 resistors, 7 capacitors, 3 ICs, 3 connectors, 2 transistors and 2 switches.

It belongs with the dev boards & breakouts, iot & wireless and usb & debug tools designs in this gallery.

From the project

Custom ESP8266 development board with USB programming, designed in KiCad

A custom-designed ESP8266 development board with USB programming capability, voltage regulation, and easy GPIO access. Designed in KiCad for learning PCB design and IoT development.

- Design a functional ESP8266 development board from scratch - Learn PCB design workflow in KiCad - Create a manufacturable, cost-effective IoT development platform - Build a reusable tool for future projects

Main components on the ESP8266-Custom-DevBoard

AMS1117-3.3CH340CESP-12F

ESP8266-Custom-DevBoard bill of materials (BOM)

28 components, 15 distinct parts.

QtyPartRefs
1
AMS1117-3.3
U1
1
CH340C
U2
1
ESP-12F
U3
2
BSS138
Q1, Q2
2
Conn_01x08
J1, J2
1
USB_C_Plug_USB2.0
P1
2
SW_Push
SW1, SW2
1
RED_LED
D1
1
BLUE LED
D2
1
22uF
C1
1
10uF
C2
5
100nF
C3, C4, C6, C7, C8
2
470
R1, R8
1
5K
R2
6
10K
R4, R5, R6, R7, R9, R10

ESP8266-Custom-DevBoard design files

The KiCad project lives in the NaveedNazirAhanger/ESP8266-Custom-DevBoard repository on GitHub; these links point at the commit this page was built from.

ESP8266-Custom-DevBoard: common questions

What microcontroller does the ESP8266-Custom-DevBoard use?

The ESP8266-Custom-DevBoard is built around the ESP-12F, from the ESP8266 family.

How big is the ESP8266-Custom-DevBoard PCB?

The ESP8266-Custom-DevBoard measures 47.8 × 44.2 mm, has 2 copper layers and is 1.6 mm thick.

How many components are on the ESP8266-Custom-DevBoard?

28 components, from 15 distinct parts. The full bill of materials is listed on this page.

Where can I download the ESP8266-Custom-DevBoard design files?

From the NaveedNazirAhanger/ESP8266-Custom-DevBoard repository on GitHub, which has the KiCad layout and the schematic; the links under Design files point to each one.

Can I use the ESP8266-Custom-DevBoard design in my own project?

Yes, under the terms of its GPL-3.0 license, which NaveedNazirAhanger chose for the repository.

Can I test firmware for the ESP8266-Custom-DevBoard without the hardware?

Yes. HardLabs builds a simulation of the board from its netlist and BOM, so you can run and debug ESP8266 firmware against it before you order a PCB.

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