- Tue Jan 19, 2016 11:23 am
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I'm also using a Nodemcu 1.0 devkit as-is -- no separate Arduino-device or anything. Programming happens using the same Arduino IDE as you'd use for regular Arduino - devices, so if you're at all familiar with those you shouldn't have much trouble adapting to coding the ESP. There are two things you should keep in mind, though: the ESP's I/O-pins operate at 3.3V, not 5V, and they are rated for a max 12mA current-draw whereas a regular Arduino can handle 20mA just fine -- plan your circuits accordingly. Oh, and no analog output, only digital.
I've got my Nodemcu attached to a PCD8544 LCD-display and I've been just coding stuff with the Arduino - libraries while waiting for the rest of my ordered components to arrive: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/11811685/animus.mp4 https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/118 ... mation.mp4 https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/118 ... _combo.jpg
I would at least recommend exploring the idea of using the ESP all by itself, even if you later on decide it's not suitable for your needs.
I've got my Nodemcu attached to a PCD8544 LCD-display and I've been just coding stuff with the Arduino - libraries while waiting for the rest of my ordered components to arrive: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/11811685/animus.mp4 https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/118 ... mation.mp4 https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/118 ... _combo.jpg
I would at least recommend exploring the idea of using the ESP all by itself, even if you later on decide it's not suitable for your needs.
