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| Posted: 11:25am 07 Oct 2024 |
Hi Mick,
I think the linear regulator is a smart move. Not sure the switcher on the PGA would have enough oompf to power the ESP8266.
About the ESP8266-01S, I think it boils down to the image you put on it how usefull it is. I remember we are having this discussion years ago with the same result. The latest versions from Espressive don't even fit in the 8266 anymore. So you have to search for an old version.
And note, it is not a "WEBMITE", so you are missing these nice webmite features. It is just to be used as a WIFI UART modem. You could telnet from your laptop into it.
HC05 is a bluetooth UART modem, right ? So you could use a terminal program on your android phone to talk to it.
Or you could use the JDY-40 UART modem. But these would need a similar partner to communicate.
I am not sure... If ever we would do something multiplayer, you would need WIFI. But realistically, I do not see that happening. But if, I will make a multiplayer version of "CIRCLE", and I guess Tom will make a ESP8266 connection on his Game*Mite, just to support Multiplayer.
Regards,
Volhout
P.S. thanks for the SD card option....
Edited 2024-10-07 21:29 by Volhout