ESP8266 ESP-01 WiFi Module — 802.11 b/g/n, UART
ESP8266 ESP-01 WiFi Module 802.11 b/g/n, UART
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ESP8266 ESP-01 WiFi Module — 802.11 b/g/n, UART
The ESP8266 ESP-01 is the most compact and widely used WiFi module for adding wireless connectivity to Arduino and microcontroller projects. Communicates via UART AT commands at 3.3V — connect to any microcontroller with a serial port to add 802.11 b/g/n WiFi to your project. Can also be programmed directly with the Arduino IDE or ESP-IDF as a standalone WiFi microcontroller.
Key Specifications
- WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n | Protocol: TCP/IP
- MCU: ESP8266EX | Clock: 80MHz (up to 160MHz)
- Flash: 1MB | SRAM: 64KB instruction / 96KB data
- I/O: 2 GPIO pins (GPIO0, GPIO2) | Interface: UART (TX/RX)
- Operating voltage: 3.3V | Current: up to 215mA (TX peak)
- Antenna: PCB trace antenna | Connector: 2mm pitch 8-pin header
- Compliance: RoHS compliant
Why Choose This?
- ✅ Ultra-compact — smallest ESP8266 module, ideal for embedded WiFi installations
- ✅ UART AT commands — add WiFi to any Arduino or microcontroller with a serial port
- ✅ Standalone programmable — run custom firmware directly on the ESP8266 via Arduino IDE
- ✅ Low cost WiFi — most affordable way to add 802.11 WiFi to any project
Typical Applications
- Arduino WiFi shield replacement
- IoT sensor nodes and smart home devices
- Remote monitoring and data logging via WiFi
- Standalone ESP8266 WiFi microcontroller projects

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