Motherboards

In embedded electronics, a motherboard is the central component of every project. The board contains the microcontroller or microprocessor. This ensures communication with sensors, modules and other peripherals. These types of motherboards are small, powerful and often specifically designed. They are used in home automation, IoT, education, prototyping or industrial applications. In our range you will find various types. Think of ESP32 boards, modular systems such as Adafruit Feather or powerful Lattepanda models. Each board has its own advantages. They differ in functions, applications and target groups.

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Motherboard Types: From ESP to Feather

Embedded motherboards have different characteristics. The most well-known are the ESP32 and ESP8266 boards. They are popular in IoT projects. These boards are affordable and have built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. They are small, energy-efficient and well-supported by a large community. This makes them suitable for smart devices, sensor networks or automation.
Adafruit Feather boards focus on portability. Many models support LiPo batteries. The Feather system is modular. With FeatherWings, you can easily add functionality. Think of displays, motor controllers or storage. This flexibility makes the Feather suitable for education, wearables or rapid prototyping.
The Lattepanda is intended for heavy-duty applications. The board runs a full operating system such as Windows or Linux. At the same time, it offers support for Arduino. This allows you to combine software with direct hardware control. Think of applications such as industrial measuring equipment or interactive installations.
ATTiny boards are small, simple and efficient. They are suitable for basic tasks such as controlling LED strips or reading sensors. Their low power consumption and compact size make them ideal for small or permanent installations.

How to choose the right motherboard?

Choose a motherboard that suits your technical requirements. Do you need wireless communication? Then a board with WiFi or Bluetooth like the ESP32 makes sense. For simple, local projects, a simpler board will suffice.
Also consider the connection options. Some boards work with standard breadboard headers. Others use specific connectors or modular extensions. Consider the size. Is the project portable or does it come in a small housing? Then choose a compact board.
Energy consumption is important when using batteries. Boards with sleep modes or energy-efficient chips last longer. Also look at processing power and memory. For simple applications you don't need much. But for image processing or multiple sensors you need more power.
Finally, choose a board with good support. Beginners benefit from clear documentation and many example projects. An active community helps with problems or questions. This makes it easier to get started quickly.