Node MCU has revolutionized IOT industry with its simple design and a wide range of features. It is like an Arduino Board with a built-in WiFi module. You can simply program Node MCU (just like Arduino Board) and develop IoT applications. For more enhancements, Node MCU can be directly connected with the Arduino Board.

Main features of Node MCU:

• Economical and easy to use
• Open source platform for IoT applications
• Integrated low power chip
• Suitable for automation and telemetry projects

NodeMCU CH340 v3 specs:

• IEEE 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi support
• 32-bit RISC CPU Tensilica Xtensa LX106
• Built-in LNA, Power Amplifier, TR Switch, and Matching Network
• 80 MB Operating Frequency
• 4 MB Flash Memory
• 64 KB SRAM
• 1 UART on GPIO2
• 16 Digital I/O Pins
• 1 Analog Input Pin
• 7-12V Input Voltage

1. Mini Breadboard

2. CH340 V3 NodeMCU Board

3. 5V Power Adapter for power supply

4. 10 Segment 4 Color LED Strip

Complete kit:

Instructions on programming NodeMCU v3 using Arduino IDE

https://maker.pro/arduino/projects/programming-espnodemcu-with-arduino-ide

Home Automation with NodeMCU

https://medium.com/@rxseger/esp8266-first-project-home-automation-with-relays-switches-pwm-and-an-adc-ad25f317c74f

Weather forecast with NodeMCU

https://randomnerdtutorials.com/esp8266-weather-forecaster/

Motion detection with NodeMCU

https://www.instructables.com/id/NodeMcu-Motion-Detection-Led/

Publishing temperature reading to ThingSpeak

https://randomnerdtutorials.com/esp8266-daily-task-publish-temperature-readings-to-thingspeak/