Choice of procesor chip

Name Frequency Networking Chip RAM
ESP32 popular, cheap, fast, simple, but may not be as stable 160MHz WiFi
BT
2xXTensa LX6 512KB
ESP8266 relatively old 80MHz WiFi 160KB
STM32 → GD32W515 more stable
cheaper
faster interruptions
- 20KB
Arduino Mega 16MHz - ATmega2560
CH32
RP2040
nRF52832
AW-CU300

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