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Re:ESP32-C61: Delivering Affordable Wi-Fi 6 Connectivity by kbumsik on Friday January 12, 2024 @12:38PM (#38971215)
I suppose it would drain far much more battery if it supports 5Ghz, multiple antenna, and wider bandwidth.
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Re:ESP32-C61: Delivering Affordable Wi-Fi 6 Connectivity by KeplerBoy on Friday January 12, 2024 @01:03PM (#38971552)
So be it. That would still be fine for some applications.
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Re:ESP32-C61: Delivering Affordable Wi-Fi 6 Connectivity by lxgr on Friday January 12, 2024 @01:06PM (#38971597)
Sure, but apparently not for the ones targeted by this chipset.
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Re:ESP32-C61: Delivering Affordable Wi-Fi 6 Connectivity by londons_explore on Friday January 12, 2024 @01:16PM (#38971733)
Indeed - the target of this device is lowish cost IoT.

Things like $20 "wifi doorbell"'s.

The esp8266 range is for ultra low cost wifi - things like $5 "wifi bulb"'s

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Re:ESP32-C61: Delivering Affordable Wi-Fi 6 Connectivity by KeplerBoy on Friday January 12, 2024 @01:31PM (#38971939)
There's also room for mains powered ultra low cost wifi appliances. Think about fans or air humidifiers.
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