{"product_id":"maker-esp32-development-board","title":"Maker-ESP32 Development Board","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Maker-ESP32 Development Board is a feature-rich ESP32 controller built around the ESP32-WROOM-32D module. 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Directly drive DC motors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh current capability\u003c\/strong\u003e — Motor output supports up to 3A, uncommon on standard ESP32 dev boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEducation-friendly layout\u003c\/strong\u003e — Clearly marked ports, grouped interfaces, and screw terminals for safe wiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrue all-in-one design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Controller, motor drive, and power interfaces on one board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible software support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compatible with Arduino IDE, ESP-IDF, and MicroPython.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESP32-WROOM-32D Module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-core Xtensa® 32-bit LX6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 MB onboard Flash\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnboard motor driver IC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 3A output current\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for robotics and motion projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpansion Interfaces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServo headers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGPIO headers with pin labels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI²C interface (OLED compatible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPI interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGB LED connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal VIN input via screw terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for motor + logic power use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower switch and reset button onboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEducational robotics platforms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart cars \/ rovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIoT controllers with motion output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServo and DC motor experiments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTEM and maker classroom demonstrations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"innoelement","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44575380570195,"sku":"TINDIE-MAKER-ESP32-DEVELOPMENT-BOARD","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0891\/1443\/files\/2025-12-13T06_43_04.385Z-_E5_BE_AE_E4_BF_A1_E5_9B_BE_E7_89_87_20251213144249.png?v=1778186369","url":"https:\/\/www.retromakerkits.com\/products\/maker-esp32-development-board","provider":"RetroMakerKits by innoelement","version":"1.0","type":"link"}