Microcontrollers

Does Modo support ESP32?

Yes! ESP32 is one of Modo's most-used microcontrollers.

Supported ESP32 Variants:

• ESP32-WROOM-32 (original, most common)
• ESP32-S3 (newer, USB native)
• ESP32-C3 (compact, RISC-V)
• ESP32-S2 (USB capable)

Why ESP32 is Popular:

• Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth
• Dual-core processor (240MHz)
• 520KB RAM
• 34 GPIO pins
• Low cost (~$5-8)
• Huge community and library support

Modo Generates for ESP32:

• Arduino-compatible firmware
• WiFi configuration code
• Bluetooth LE support
• Deep sleep for battery projects
• OTA (over-the-air) update capability
• Web server interfaces

Best Projects for ESP32:

• Smart home sensors with WiFi alerts
• Weather stations with web dashboards
• IoT devices needing connectivity
• Projects with displays (adequate RAM)
• Battery-powered devices (deep sleep)

When to Choose ESP32:
✅ Need WiFi or Bluetooth
✅ Want web-based configuration
✅ Building IoT/smart home devices
✅ Need more processing power
✅ Have 3.3V sensors

ESP32 Development Boards:
Modo supports popular dev boards:

• ESP32 DevKit v1 (most common)
• Adafruit ESP32 Feather
• SparkFun Thing Plus
• Wemos D1 Mini ESP32