The Chips
ESP8266EX Overview
ESP8266EX Datasheet
ESP8266 Technical Reference
ESP8285 Datasheet
Now, if you're looking for something a bit more capable, check out ESP32 — it has
more memory, more GPIO, hardware encryption, Bluetooth, and all sorts of other
additional bells and whistles.
The Modules
Espressif Systems
Current models:
Ai-Thinker
Current models:
DOIT
Current models:
Wireless-Tag Technology
Current models:
Model Flash memory Antenna Size (mm)
WT8266-S1 2 MiB PCB trace 18.64 × 15 × 3.13
WT8266-S2 2 MiB Ceramic & I-PEX 18.6 × 15 × 3.05
Additional resources:
o WT8266-S1 datasheet
o WT8266-S1 schematic
o WT8266-S1 PCB design & module placement guide
o WT8266-S2 datasheet