Internet of Things platforms for the ESP8266
The ESP8266 module is a very popular chip in the IoT field. As such, there are many IoT platforms that are based on it. The platforms come with different features and configurations that facilitate the use of the ESP8266 in IoT projects. This recipe is going to look at some of the available platforms and their features and functionalities.
Sparkfun ESP8266 thing
The Sparkfun ESP8266 thing is a development board designed around the ESP8266 module. It comes with an integrated FTDI USB-to-serial chip, Li-Po battery charging circuit, Wi-Fi, 512 KB flash memory, power switch, and an LED. In addition to this, it has very good documentation that guides users on how to set it up and use it.
The Sparkfun thing can be used for basic GPIO pin functions, such as reading sensors and controlling outputs such as LEDs. It can also be used to post data to online servers. Sparkfun has an online platform where you can post your data. It is http://data.sparkfun.com...