I put a simple nightlight together with a 8266, PIR and 26 LED strip of eco28 whatevers. I’ve just destroyed a 2nd 8266. They both worked for a couple weeks and then just went out. I’m guessing its is a heat issue because the first left some evidence of softened plastic in the plastic box. I used the usermod build from github, so nothing outside the box. Is there something i’m missing?
Wiring wise the strip is seperately powered by wall wart.
Hey bradee, can you share a wiring diagram for your setup, and specs on your power supplies? There’s really no reason an 8266 should be generating any noticeable heat at all, let alone enough to melt your plastic enclosure.