LuaNode (Lua SDK for ESP8266/ESP32)

LuaNode is an asynchronous, event-driven Lua SDK for ESP8266 and ESP32, heavily inspired by Node.js. It allows developers to write Lua code to interact with hardware peripherals and network services.

• • Nicholas3388/LuaNode
    • C, Lua, MIT
    • Asynchronous event-driven Lua SDK for ESP8266 and ESP32.

Key Features

• Asynchronous I/O: Non-blocking network and peripheral operations.
• Node.js Style: Familiar programming model for web developers.
• Multi-protocol Support: Handles TCP, UDP, HTTP, and MQTT.
• Hardware Integration: Easy access to GPIO, PWM, I2C, and UART.

Comparison with NodeMCU

• Architecture: While both use Lua, LuaNode focuses on a more modern, event-driven architecture similar to Node.js, whereas NodeMCU is a more traditional Lua firmware wrapper for the ESP SDK.
• Portability: LuaNode was designed with greater portability between different ESP architectures in mind.

Resources

• LuaNode Wiki
• Lua Programming Language