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ESP32 Expansion Board – Easy Wiring with Multiple VCC and GND Pins
The ESP32 Expansion Board is designed to make prototyping with the ESP32 development board easier, faster, and cleaner. Whether you're working on a DIY IoT project, a robotics controller, or a smart home prototype, this board provides a convenient way to connect multiple sensors, actuators, and modules without the mess of jumper wire tangles or breadboard overcrowding.

🔌 Key Features
Multiple VCC and GND Pins
No more Y-splitting wires or sharing ground lines awkwardly. This board provides multiple 3.3V/5V and GND pins spread across the layout, making it easy to power multiple devices simultaneously.

Plug & Play GPIO Access
All the essential ESP32 GPIO pins are broken out to labeled headers. Simply plug in your sensors, modules, or jumper wires without needing to trace pin diagrams each time.

Standard 2.54mm (0.1") Pitch
The headers use standard spacing, making them compatible with DuPont jumper wires and most sensor modules.

Dedicated Power Input
The board includes a dedicated 5V/3.3V voltage regulator circuit (depending on version), ensuring reliable power supply to both the ESP32 and connected peripherals.

Compact & Clean Design
The layout is optimized for minimal clutter, allowing for neat wiring and easy debugging during development.

📦 What You Can Do with It
Build complex sensor networks without worrying about limited power pins

Develop fast ESP32 prototypes with minimal rewiring

Power external devices like OLED displays, servo motors, relays, or communication modules

Create clean, durable setups for demos, classrooms, or test benches

Use it with ESP32-CAM (if compatible) for projects like AI cameras, motion detection, or smart doorbells

🛠️ Technical Specifications
Compatible with ESP32 DevKit V1 (30/38 pin versions)

3.3V and 5V power rail support (depending on power input and onboard regulator)

Multiple VCC and GND rails on both sides of GPIO headers

Includes onboard power LED

Optional: Reset and Boot buttons, USB-UART interface (on certain models)

Board dimensions: Approx. 60mm x 45mm

✅ Why Use This Board
In typical ESP32 projects, power distribution becomes a challenge once you go beyond 1–2 modules. Connecting multiple sensors often means unstable wiring, loose connections, or breadboard overload. This expansion board solves that problem by offering plenty of clean, stable power and signal access points—all while keeping your setup organized.

📘 Applications
Smart Home Projects (PIR sensor + Relay + WiFi Control)

Environmental Monitors (DHT11, MQ sensors, OLED display)

DIY Robot Controllers (MPU6050 + Servo + Motor Driver)

ESP32-CAM Security Projects

Maker Education Kits

📦 Package Includes (example)
1x ESP32 Expansion Board

1x ESP32 DevKit (optional, depending on kit)

Jumper wires or pre-soldered headers (optional)

This ESP32 Expansion Board is perfect for makers, educators, and developers who want to speed up prototyping without the wiring headaches. Spend more time building, less time debugging wires.