Discover Easy, Affordable, and Reliable PCB manufacturing with JLCPCB! Register to get $70 New customer coupons: Are you unsure whether to use an ESP32 module or the discrete ESP32 chip in your next electronics project? In this video, we break down the pros and cons of both options — from solderability, design flexibility, and antenna selection, to cost, FCC regulations, and thermal performance. Whether you’re a maker, hobbyist, or product designer, this detailed comparison will help you choose the right option for your next PCB design or IoT project. 👉 Topics covered: 0:00 – Introduction 0:37 – Solderability and assembly 2:50 – Design flexibility and PCB layout 4:17 – Antenna options and performance 5:45 – Cost comparison: module vs. bare chip 6:38 – JLCPCB 7:29– Re-workability 8:45 – FCC regulations and compliance 10:33 – Time to design your board (time to market) 11:35 – Thermal and mechanical design considerations 12:50 – Longevity and obsolescence 13:35 – Final recommendations 💡 In short: Use modules for faster prototyping and small-batch production Use discrete ESP32 chips for compact, custom, or large-scale designs 📘 Learn more about ESP32: ESP32 datasheet & reference designs: #ESP32 #Electronics #IoT #PCBDesign #MakerProjects #Microcontroller #DIYElectronics