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2 layers79 × 30.5 mmEsp 8266 dev board, the printed circuit board in 3D

Esp 8266 dev board

Mo3tasemO/PCB_Designs

A custom-designed, high-performance development board based on the ESP-12E (ESP8266) module. This board features a modern USB-C interface and is designed for seamless prototyping with integrated power regulation and…

Size
79 × 30.5 mm
Copper layers
2
Thickness
1.6 mm
Parts
28
Nets
49
Pads
119
Tracks, vias
201, 15
Pours
1
Routed
Yes
KiCad
KiCad 9.0 (file 20241229)
Created
3 Feb 2026
Updated
24 Aug 2026

Overview

Esp 8266 dev board is an open-source printed circuit board by Mo3tasemO, from the Mo3tasemO/PCB_Designs repository on GitHub. It is a 2-layer board of 79 × 30.5 mm with 28 parts on 49 nets, routed with 201 tracks and 15 vias.

It is built around the CH340C, AMS1117-3.3 and BZV55B3V3. Its parts include 7 resistors, 5 capacitors, 4 connectors, 3 ICs and 3 diodes. It belongs with the microcontroller boards boards and the ESP8266 boards of this library.

Main components

3

README

ESP 8266_Dev_Board/ESP 8266_Dev_Board/README.md

DEV_Board_By_Mo3 (ESP8266-12E)

A custom-designed, high-performance development board based on the ESP-12E (ESP8266) module. This board features a modern USB-C interface and is designed for seamless prototyping with integrated power regulation and USB-to-TTL conversion.


🚀 Key Features

  • Core Microcontroller: ESP8266-12E module with integrated PCB antenna.
  • Modern Interface: USB-C 16-pin receptacle for power and programming.
  • Stable Power: AMS1117-3.3V LDO regulator providing consistent 3.3V power from the 5V USB input.
  • USB-to-Serial: Integrated CH340C bridge chip for plug-and-play serial communication.
  • Protection: Includes a BZW55B3V3 Zener diode and decoupling capacitors for voltage stability and ESD protection.
  • Manual Controls: Dedicated Flash (DTR/RTS logic) and Reset (SW_SPST) buttons for easy bootloader access.

🛠 Hardware Architecture

The board is logically divided into four main sections as defined in the schematics:

SectionComponentsPurpose
SourceAMS1117-3.3, BZW55B3V3, C1, C3Voltage regulation and power filtering.
USBUSB-C 16P, D2 Diode, C6Power input and basic surge protection.
USB to TTLCH340C, C4, C5, R4, R5Bridge between PC USB and ESP8266 UART.
ESP8266ESP-12E, Reset/Flash Switch, I/O HeadersMain processing, GPIO breakout, and boot mode selection.

📐 Pinout & Connectivity

The board breaks out all essential GPIOs via two main headers:

  • Header J3: GPIO12, GPIO13, GPIO14, GPIO15, GPIO16, and GND.
  • Header J4: RESET, SCK, MOSI, MISO, and GND.
  • Header J5: ADC and various ID pins for expanded peripheral support.

🖥️ Setup and Programming

  1. Driver Installation: Ensure the CH340 drivers are installed on your computer.
  2. Arduino IDE Configuration: * Add the ESP8266 board URL to your preferences.
    • Select "NodeMCU 1.0 (ESP-12E Module)" or "Generic ESP8266 Module".
  3. Flashing: Use the USB-C cable to connect to your PC. The board features an auto-reset circuit (DTR/RTS) for automatic flashing, but manual buttons are available if needed.

🖼️ Gallery

2D Layout & Routing

PCB Layout
Double-layer design with optimized ground pours for RF stability.

3D Render

3D Render 3D Render Fully assembled view showing component placement and compact form factor.


📜 License

This project is open-source. Feel free to use, modify, and distribute it for your own IoT applications.

Parts

28
QtyValueFootprintReferences
51KResistor_SMD:R_1206_3216MetricR1, R2, R4, R5, R6
40.1uFCapacitor_SMD:C_0603_1608MetricC1, C3, C4, C5
2Conn_01x06_PinConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x06_P2.54mm_VerticalJ3, J4
2SW_SPSTSparkFun-Switch:Push_SMD_6x3.5mmSW2, SW3
110uFCapacitor_SMD:CP_Elec_4x4.5C6
1270Resistor_SMD:R_0603_1608MetricR7
14.7KResistor_SMD:R_0805_2012MetricR3
1AMS1117-3.3Package_TO_SOT_SMD:SOT-223-3_TabPin2U1
1BZV55B3V3Diode_SMD:D_MiniMELFD1
1CH340CPackage_SO:SOIC-16_3.9x9.9mm_P1.27mmU3
1Conn_01x05_PinConnector_PinHeader_2.54mm:PinHeader_1x05_P2.54mm_VerticalJ5
1DSparkFun-Semiconductor-Standard:SOD-123D2
1ESP8266-12E_ESP-12EESP8266-12E_ESP-12E:XCVR_ESP8266-12E_ESP-12EU4
1LEDSparkFun-LED:LED_0603_1608Metric_RedD3
1USB_C_Receptacle_USB2.0_16PConnector_USB:USB_C_Receptacle_GCT_USB4105-xx-A_16P_TopMnt_HorizontalJ1

The 24 most common of 28 parts.

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Questions

How big is the Esp 8266 dev board PCB?

It measures 79 × 30.5 mm and has 2 copper layers, 1.6 mm thick.

What parts does the Esp 8266 dev board use?

28 parts, built around the CH340C, AMS1117-3.3 and BZV55B3V3. The full list of its parts is on this page, with links to each part's symbol and footprint where PCBKit's library has them.

Where can I download the Esp 8266 dev board KiCad files?

From the Mo3tasemO/PCB_Designs repository on GitHub, at the commit this page was made from: the board is ESP 8266_Dev_Board/ESP 8266_Dev_Board/esp 8266 dev board.kicad_pcb and its schematic Breadboard_Power_Supply/Breadboard_Power_Supply.kicad_sch. PCBKit opens the board in the browser, with nothing to install.

Can I use the Esp 8266 dev board design in my own project?

Its repository states no licence, so its author keeps all rights: ask Mo3tasemO before reusing the design.