D1 Mini TypeC (Wemos ESP8266, ESP-12F CH340G V2 WIFI)

The WeMos D1 Mini Type-C is a compact WiFi development board based on the ESP-8266EX module (ESP-12F). It features an ESP8266 microcontroller running at 80 MHz or 160 MHz, with built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connectivity, making it ideal for IoT and home automation projects.

The board includes a USB-C port for power and programming, along with a CH340G serial-to-USB converter for USB communication. It is compatible with the Arduino IDE environment and the NodeMCU framework, enabling quick setup thanks to the large developer community.

Specifications

• Microcontroller: ESP8266EX (ESP-12F)
• Operating voltage: 3.3 V
• USB input voltage: 5 V via USB-C port
• Processor: Tensilica L106 32-bit RISC at 80/160 MHz
• Flash memory: 4 MB (version dependent)
• GPIO: 11 digital I/O pins (D0-D8, D9, D10)
• Analog input: 1 pin (A0, 3.3 V max)
• PWM: supported on all pins except D0
• Protocols: I2C, SPI, One-Wire, UART
• Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n, station/access point mode
• USB-to-serial converter: CH340G
• Connector: USB Type-C
• Compatibility: Arduino IDE, NodeMCU, ESP-Open-RTOS

To get started, install the ESP8266 board support in the Arduino IDE via the Board Manager. Tutorials and libraries are available on the official ESP8266 documentation.