Naming convention in the nightly release

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I have previously used WLED_0.16.0-alpha_ESP32.bin, but in the latest nightly, it is not listed. Instead I found several other _ESP32 binaries. I did some Googling to find the relevance for each:

ESP32-C3 = Cost-effective single-core
ESP32-S2 = Single core, Wi-Fi only, no BlueTooth
ESP32-S3 = High performance dual-core controller. An upgrade to the original ESP32.
ESP32-Ethernet = Adapted to have Ethernet
ESP32-WROVER = Wireless ROOM with RAM overlay
ESP32-USERMODS =
ESP32-V4 = Most likely the correct version for my use

I currently use this board:

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So I narrowed it down to two choices. Can someone comment on if the ESP32-V4 is the correct version to use, and also if the ESP32-USERMODS can also be used? Thanks.

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yes, the V4 is the right one, we should rename that as of now, all are V4.

About the ESP versions: WROVER has PSRAM and is not compatible in firmware to the WROOM. Also S3 although a tiny bit faster has less hardware capabilities than the classic ESP32 (less outputs), comes with PSRAM and in many variations so it can be tough to find the right firmware that works. S2 usually also comes with PSRAM and is just slightly faster than a C3 so I personally would either use C3 or S3 and not an S2. ESP32 classic is still the most hassle-free to get up and running.

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