ESP8266 vs ESP32 with WLED

This is a comparison of features and performance of the ESP8266 vs. ESP32 when using standard and sound reactive versions of WLED.

Chapter Links:
00:00 Intro
00:53 Physical size differences
03:20 Test controller design and parts
05:05 LED Test board design
05:46 Standard WLED Single Signal Test
08:05 Standard WLED Dual Signal Test
10:23 Standard WLED Three Signal Test
11:36 Sound Reactive WLED Setup
11:58 SR WLED Feature Differences
13:49 SR WLED Single Segment Test
15:39 SR WLED Three Segment Test
17:15 600 pixel test setup
17:56 ESP8266 600 pixel test
20:07 ESP32 600 pixel test
22:34 Conclusions
23:30 Outro

Parts used (these are affliate links and while it doesn't impact your cost, the channel may earn a small commission from your purchase):
Wemos D1 Mini (ESP8266): https://amzn.to/3wLpfeg
NodeMCU (ESP8266): https://amzn.to/3cbs52Y
ESP32 Mini: https://amzn.to/3HgLDkV
ESP32 Dev Board: https://amzn.to/3CdPADc
Logic Level Shifter: https://amzn.to/3c6NU3L
MAX9814 Microphone: https://amzn.to/3qzp8l6
Electrocookie Proto Board: https://amzn.to/3ospyaj
5V 30A Power Supply: https://amzn.to/3DmaFg8
WS2812b LED Strips: https://amzn.to/3cb3Rpw

Related blog article that includes controller board wiring diagrams:
https://resinchemtech.blogspot.com/2021/11/esp8266-vs-esp32-with-wled.html

My other WLED-related project videos:
Build You Own LED Controller: https://youtu.be/ifv6wV3Rm6A
Sound Reactive WLED Floor Lamps: https://youtu.be/_xEFJMp48z4
Motion Activated LED Stair Lights: https://youtu.be/Y29Y0iTLggg

Music attribution: American Idle by RKVC

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