ESP32
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Work started in March'21 on the development of an ESP32 Maker PCB which uses the ESP32 microcontroller in a 2x19 pin module as shown above right.
The aim has been to provide a similar range of project capabilities as the Raspberry Pi Maker PCB so that programming and using the ESP32 microcontroller to manage a range of physical things can be easily explored.
Just like the Raspberry Pi Maker PCB a custom PCB has been developed (version 3 shown right and top/left) onto which a similar range of electronic components (LEDs, buttons, etc.) can be permanently soldered and into which the ESP32 module can also be inserted.
Building a more permanent assembly from a set of components that includes a custom Printed Circuit Board (PCB) as shown in the annotated schematic below, not only allows an extra 'soldering' skill to be practiced, but also allows a robust populated PCB to be used over an extended period of time to develop different ESP32 software options.
The additional images below show the v3.0 populated PCB with the 2x19 pin ESP32 module inserted in its 'underslung' position on the PCB, and with some simple 3D printed 'stands' for the overall assembly for which the print designs can be download from here.
Software developed for this ESP32 Maker PCB, using the Arduino IDE, can be downloaded from here.
The following links provide more details on various aspects of this evolving ESP32 Maker PCB project development:
Details for all the Maker PCB projects:
All the currently available maker project information: