Compare Versions and Types of NodeMCU ESP8266 Boards

Let’s compare versions and types of NodeMCU ESP8266 Boards. There are two versions in the market NodeMCU V2 and V3. Both, NodeMCU has ESP8266 microcontroller on the board. The major difference is of USB-to-UART interface chip and the size. The NodeMCU Version 2 uses CP2102 and Version 3 uses CH340 chip. Apart from this Version 3 of NodeMCU is slightly bigger in size compare to version 2.
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  • @roscoeferguson3829
    @roscoeferguson3829 Жыл бұрын

    Helpful video! Was unsure which model to buy, but after watching this I can now make a more informed purchase. Thanks for the content.

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Roscoe, Glad it was helpful!

  • @kolhatkarchinmay
    @kolhatkarchinmay2 жыл бұрын

    Great video!! Very detailed explanation. Waiting for more embedded videos.!!

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I'll be adding more videos in this playlist for programming ESP8266 NodeMCU Best wishes BinaryUpdates

  • @floriskuipers4925
    @floriskuipers4925 Жыл бұрын

    I was unsure if i'd bought the right version and never expected there to be a clear comparison video (there usually isn't for things as specific as this). Thanks!

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help! Thanks Floris!

  • @TON-vz3pe

    @TON-vz3pe

    9 ай бұрын

    ​@@BINARYUPDATESHi, can we power the nodemcu v3 using 3.3v to the 3.3v pins? Or should we only use Vin?

  • @FaZeWIDOW

    @FaZeWIDOW

    9 ай бұрын

    @@TON-vz3pepretty sure the 3.3v pin is an output pin and voltage needs to be supplied to the Vin pin

  • @TON-vz3pe

    @TON-vz3pe

    9 ай бұрын

    @@FaZeWIDOW Ok. So it needs above 4.5 v to work. I feel ams1117 is a shitty ldo, but not sure which one this one has. On my esp32cam, if I give 5v it heats up a lot. But on the esp8266 v3 ch340 I have, it's not heating at all. Thanks for replying.

  • @sinatajik8887
    @sinatajik88877 ай бұрын

    it really helped me to decide because i was concerned that the bigger one would not fit on the bread board and it really does not. thanks for the video ❤

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    6 ай бұрын

    Hi Sinatajik, I'm glad to know you found this comparison of NodeMCU ESP8266 is useful. Even when I was new I struggled with bigger NodeMCU to fit into the breadboard while prototyping circuit. Thanks and best wishes!

  • @dinismaia
    @dinismaia Жыл бұрын

    Nice explanation 😃👏👏👏

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Dinismaia, Glad you liked it Have a beautiful day!

  • @moinshaikh6684
    @moinshaikh66842 жыл бұрын

    Nice topic, because i also had confusion about both of them when i see there prices

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Moin for sharing your experience while working with different version of NodeMCU ESP8266. Have a good day!

  • @cidletsgo3298
    @cidletsgo3298 Жыл бұрын

    Thank youu sooooo muchhh sir u saved me

  • @bgmilover9098
    @bgmilover90984 ай бұрын

    I have a V3 MCU. The problem is that code is not executing. What should I do.

  • @etechbuji9762
    @etechbuji97622 жыл бұрын

    I had a doubt with cp2102. Some months before I bought it and programmed. When I testing suddenly the board lightup the 2indication lights and not able to use it(indication light remains always). I had tried to reprogram but program is not get uploading please help.

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope the board is detecting as a COM Port. Also I'll suggest consider flashing ESP firmware (factory default) may help. Good luck!

  • @anithasshenoy6662
    @anithasshenoy66625 ай бұрын

    What I really expected is the performance difference or application where each fit in. Downloading drivers is a common issue in such tech field. hence a thumps down.

  • @mr.bianchirider8126
    @mr.bianchirider8126 Жыл бұрын

    Good video. I don’t know why they make those wide Node MCU’s. They are not breadboard friendly and are basically a pain to use. A few years ago I purchased one of those wide ones and it is relegated to being a AP. With the version and CP/CH info I will be able to avoid the wide one in the future.

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, I totally agree with you my friend!

  • @nikhilkulal2520
    @nikhilkulal25202 жыл бұрын

    How can program nodemcu using Android phone

  • @alpadangy
    @alpadangy3 ай бұрын

    Have you talked about VU pin on esp8266, that give us 5V output?

  • @sharik_rahat
    @sharik_rahat7 ай бұрын

    what's the difference between nodemcu v2/v3 and nodemcu Lua v2/v3? i've seen a seller who has 4 options to select from, nodemcu v2, nodemcu v3, nodemcu lua v2, & nodemcu lua v3. please tell us something on it.

  • @sambeard4428

    @sambeard4428

    2 ай бұрын

    I think Lua has some firmware installed that allows you to run Lua scripts, it should be similar in terms of hardware

  • @yehan4436
    @yehan4436Ай бұрын

    Is there a way to program ch340(big module) with android

  • @suryapratapsingh19113
    @suryapratapsingh19113Ай бұрын

    I bought ch 340 rs 151 ....& Cp chip 189

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    29 күн бұрын

    Hi Suryapratap, I hope your ESP32 with CH340 is working fine. I wish you good luck and best wishes!

  • @subhogaming4524
    @subhogaming4524 Жыл бұрын

    Which is the best node mcu cp2102 v/s ch340 I am very confused please help me??😅

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Subho, both are same if I'm at your place I may prefer to use NodeMCU ESP8266 with CP2102. But both are pretty much same as they uses ESP8266 Microcontroller. Good luck and best wishes!

  • @kasper6014
    @kasper60148 ай бұрын

    With regards to the board name , what is the name that i have to select when i am codeing on Arduino app?

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    7 ай бұрын

    I suggest Select "NodeMCU 1.0 ESP-12E Module" as a board while programming. I hope this may help. Good luck and best wishes!

  • @atharvabadhe6118
    @atharvabadhe6118 Жыл бұрын

    If I want to use both sides then can I use two breadboards?

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Atharva, yes sure. But very often only small version of NodeMCU ESP8266 can only fit into breadboard.

  • @user-ft4lx7qb9g
    @user-ft4lx7qb9g10 күн бұрын

    driver ?

  • @WindRunner187
    @WindRunner18711 ай бұрын

    Why can't I install a program on CH340 but on CP2102 it works. can you help me

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    11 ай бұрын

    Hi, I hope your NodeMCU ESP8266 which has CH340 is not broken. Usually, you'll find these modules are cheaper than CP2102 based NodeMCU. In past 2 years, I have seen because of lower build quality they cause issues very often. Good luck and best wishes!

  • @planker
    @planker Жыл бұрын

    I'm getting one.

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Planker, NodeMCU ESP8266 is great place to start learning microcontroller and IoT. I wish you good time and success with ESP8266. Cheers!

  • @RohitKumar-mh1pk
    @RohitKumar-mh1pk10 ай бұрын

    Is it codes are also varies for different versions

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    10 ай бұрын

    Hi Rohitkumar, codes and programming remains same for both NodeMCU. As they both uses same ESP8266 Microcontroller. Thank you!

  • @srashtishishodia1392
    @srashtishishodia139210 ай бұрын

    Which is best for making wifi jammer

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    10 ай бұрын

    Hi Srashti, both are good. But personally, I'd like to go with smaller version of NodeMCU ESP8266 which has CP2102 chip. Good luck and best wishes!

  • @boonchinx
    @boonchinx2 жыл бұрын

    You can use 2 breadboards with the bigger mcu.

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi BCTAN, Sure we can use Two breadboard for bigger version of NodeMCU ESP8266. Have a Good day!

  • @KnightTamila
    @KnightTamila Жыл бұрын

    I bought the bigger version of the node MCU because it was little cheaper

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    Жыл бұрын

    Great, wish you a happy learning NodeMCU ESP8266 Best wishes and good luck! BinaryUpdates Team

  • @alphabetg_01
    @alphabetg_01 Жыл бұрын

    Can u plz tell the range difference

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    Жыл бұрын

    The WiFi range will be same for both ESP8266 Modules

  • @velbond007
    @velbond007 Жыл бұрын

    hi can you make a PCB, 6 channel expandable power monitor sensor board?

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    Жыл бұрын

    I will consider making such a PCB design tutorial in future. Thanks for the suggestions

  • @yusufmujeeb9693
    @yusufmujeeb9693 Жыл бұрын

    Can it be used just as a serial to usb converter?

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Yusuf, I think its possible to use NodeMCU ESP8266 board to use it as a Serial USB converter as it has chip on it. Good luck and best wishes!

  • @yusufmujeeb9693

    @yusufmujeeb9693

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BINARYUPDATES i tried it already and it worked perfectly, thanks for you reply anyway

  • @anyonecanmakeit718
    @anyonecanmakeit7185 ай бұрын

    Can i upload cp2101 codes to ch340c will it work

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    5 ай бұрын

    Yes, it will work!

  • @virajtayade
    @virajtayadeАй бұрын

    Which one is better suggest me

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    29 күн бұрын

    Hi Viraj, I suggest using ESP8266 NodeMCU with CP2102 USB to UART chip. Good luck and best wishes!

  • @farhaancreation1475
    @farhaancreation14755 ай бұрын

    Big NODMCU is 100 rs cheaper than smaller one .

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the information!

  • @KhushiYadav-rs9tp

    @KhushiYadav-rs9tp

    4 күн бұрын

    Can you please give link

  • @jarvisN10280
    @jarvisN10280 Жыл бұрын

    Anyone please say which website in India is best to buy ?

  • @karthiyozo20

    @karthiyozo20

    Жыл бұрын

    You from

  • @jarvisN10280

    @jarvisN10280

    Жыл бұрын

    @@karthiyozo20 india tamilnadu

  • @karthiyozo20

    @karthiyozo20

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jarvisN10280 OK 🤪 where in TN

  • @akashjaiswal4555

    @akashjaiswal4555

    Жыл бұрын

    ElectronicsComp or quartzCopmonents

  • @irzfanfarizan3001
    @irzfanfarizan3001 Жыл бұрын

    I wish i found your video earlier now I'm about to downgraded to esp8266 from esp32 because i can not use other side of pins on breadboard

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    Жыл бұрын

    I understand your feelings brother when there are not pins on breadboard after placing NodeMCU ESP8266. Have a beautiful day!

  • @prakash52kar
    @prakash52kar Жыл бұрын

    Drivers?

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    Жыл бұрын

    The link for drivers to download can be found in video description

  • @prakash52kar

    @prakash52kar

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BINARYUPDATES Please review your video description. 🙏🙏

  • @TechnoEveryday
    @TechnoEveryday2 жыл бұрын

    🆒 Excellent video! Thanks from whole 🇵🇰. If you ignore me, you'll loose a good follower.

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! 😃

  • @Desicreator2789
    @Desicreator2789 Жыл бұрын

    We are Indians so Hindi please 🙏

  • @BINARYUPDATES

    @BINARYUPDATES

    Жыл бұрын

    Sure, I'll be soon making videos on Hindi as well for NodeMCU ESP8266 Thanks for your patience🙏