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title: "How to Run ESPHome on WIZnet W5500-EVB-Pico with Stable Ethernet and OTA?"
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# How to Run ESPHome on WIZnet W5500-EVB-Pico with Stable Ethernet and OTA?

> This project provides custom ESPHome components that enable stable Ethernet, OTA updates, and web server functionality on the WIZnet W5500-EVB-Pico.

Original author: tiehfood (source: https://github.com/tiehfood/w5500-evb-pico-esphome-components)

## Article

## 프로젝트 개요

이 프로젝트는 ESPHome을 WIZnet W5500-EVB-Pico 보드에서 실행하여 안정적인 유선 이더넷 연결, OTA 업데이트, 웹 서버 기능을 구현합니다. ESPHome은 원래 ESP8266/ESP32 같은 WiFi 기반 MCU를 타겟으로 설계되었지만, 이 프로젝트는 RP2040 + W5500 조합에서도 완전히 동작하도록 ESPHome 내장 컴포넌트를 수정했습니다.

**핵심 특징:**

- ✅ W5500 하드웨어 TCP/IP 기반 유선 이더넷

- ✅ 이더넷 기반 OTA 펌웨어 업데이트

- ✅ 웹 서버를 통한 브라우저 접근

- ✅ Home Assistant 자동 검색 및 통합

- ⚠️ DHCP 전용 (정적 IP 미지원)

**Repository:** [github.com/tiehfood/w5500-evb-pico-esphome-components](https://github.com/tiehfood/w5500-evb-pico-esphome-components)
**Based on:** [maxgerhardt's W5500-EVB-Pico ESPHome](https://github.com/maxgerhardt/w5500-evb-pico-esphome)

---

## WIZnet W5500가 이 프로젝트에서 사용된 이유

![](https://maker.wiznet.io/upload/ckeditor5/847017910%5F1769417714%2Epng)

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### W5500의 역할

W5500은 단순한 이더넷 PHY가 아닙니다. **완전한 하드웨어 TCP/IP 오프로드 엔진**으로서 다음 기능을 제공합니다:

- **8개의 독립적인 하드웨어 소켓**

- **32 KB 내부 TX/RX 버퍼**

- **SPI 인터페이스** (최대 80 MHz)

- **TCP/UDP/ICMP/ARP 하드웨어 처리**

### 소프트웨어 TCP/IP vs W5500

| 구분 | 소프트웨어 lwIP | W5500 하드웨어 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MCU RAM 사용 | ~30-40 KB | ~2-5 KB |
| CPU 오버헤드 | 15-25% | 5-10% |
| 네트워크 지터 | 가변적 | 예측 가능 |
| 코드 복잡도 | 높음 | 낮음 |

**실질적 이점:**

- RP2040의 제한된 RAM(264 KB)에서 30+ KB 절약

- 네트워크 처리를 하드웨어에 오프로드하여 센서 로직에 더 많은 CPU 리소스 활용

- 산업 환경에서 예측 가능한 네트워크 지연

### WiFi 대신 유선 이더넷을 선택하는 이유

**ESPHome + W5500 조합의 장점:**

- **안정성:** RF 간섭 없는 물리적 연결

- **보안:** WiFi 자격증명 관리 불필요

- **지연 시간:** 1-3 ms (WiFi: 8-15 ms)

- **전력 소비:** WiFi 대비 40-50% 절감

- **산업 환경:** 금속 구조물, 전자기 노이즈가 많은 공장/온실에 최적

---

## 시스템 아키텍처

![](https://maker.wiznet.io/upload/ckeditor5/847017910%5F1769417787%2Epng)

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![](https://maker.wiznet.io/upload/ckeditor5/847017910%5F1769417496%2Epng)

**데이터 흐름:**

1. 이더넷 프레임 → W5500이 하드웨어에서 처리

2. TCP/UDP 소켓 → W5500 내부 상태 머신 관리

3. 애플리케이션 데이터 → RP2040이 SPI로 읽기/쓰기

4. ESPHome 서비스 → 수정된 async_tcp 레이어 사용

---

## 수정된 ESPHome 컴포넌트

이 프로젝트는 ESPHome의 **3개 내장 컴포넌트를 RP2040 호환 버전으로 교체**합니다.

### 1. async_tcp

**수정 내용:** `PLATFORM_RP2040` 지원 추가

```cpp
// Before
#if defined(USE_ESP32) || defined(USE_ESP8266)

// After  
#if defined(USE_ESP32) || defined(USE_ESP8266) || defined(PLATFORM_RP2040)
```

**영향:** OTA 업데이트가 이더넷을 통해 작동

---

### 2. web_server

**수정 내용:** RP2040 플랫폼 감지 추가

**영향:** 브라우저에서 `http://<device-ip>:80` 접근 가능

- 실시간 로그

- 엔티티 상태 확인

- 기본적인 디바이스 제어

---

### 3. ethernet

**수정 내용:** ESP32 MAC/PHY 대신 `W5500lwIP.h` 통합으로 완전 교체

```plaintext
ethernet:
  # W5500이 W5500-EVB-Pico에서 자동 감지됨
```

⚠️ **중요 제약 사항:**

```plaintext
┌──────────────────────────────────────┐
│  ⚠️  DHCP MODE ONLY                  │
├──────────────────────────────────────┤
│  NOT IMPLEMENTED:                    │
│  ✗ Static IP address                 │
│  ✗ Custom gateway                    │
│  ✗ Manual DNS servers                │
│                                      │
│  Workaround: Use DHCP reservation    │
│  on router (map MAC → fixed IP)      │
└──────────────────────────────────────┘
```

---

## 완전한 ESPHome 설정 예제

```plaintext
esphome:
  name: w5500-home-sensor
  friendly_name: "Garage Monitor"
  platformio_options:
    build_flags:
      - -Dpadsbank0_hw=pads_bank0_hw

logger:
  baud_rate: 0
  level: INFO

api:
  reboot_timeout: 0s

ota:
  - platform: esphome

# Load modified components
external_components:
  - source: github://tiehfood/w5500-evb-pico-esphome-components@main
    components: [async_tcp, ethernet, web_server]

web_server:
  port: 80
  version: 3
  local: true

# Pin framework versions for W5500 support
rp2040:
  board: wiznet_5500_evb_pico
  framework:
    platform_version: https://github.com/maxgerhardt/platform-raspberrypi.git#develop
    version: 5.4.4
    source: https://github.com/earlephilhower/arduino-pico.git#5.4.4

ethernet:

# Example sensors
switch:
  - platform: gpio
    pin: 25
    name: "Onboard LED"

sensor:
  - platform: adc
    pin: TEMPERATURE
    name: "MCU Temperature"
    unit_of_measurement: "°C"
    filters:
      - lambda: return 27 - (x - 0.706f) / 0.001721f;
  
  - platform: dht
    pin: GPIO15
    model: DHT22
    temperature:
      name: "Room Temperature"
    humidity:
      name: "Room Humidity"
    update_interval: 30s
```

---

## 빠른 시작 가이드

### 1단계: 하드웨어 준비

```plaintext
✅ W5500-EVB-Pico 보드
✅ 이더넷 케이블
✅ USB-C 케이블
```

### 2단계: 펌웨어 플래시

```plaintext
# ESPHome 설치
pip3 install esphome

# 컴파일 및 플래시
esphome run w5500.yaml
# USB 포트 선택
```

### 3단계: 이더넷 연결 확인

```plaintext
[12:34:58][I][ethernet:105] Link up
[12:35:01][I][ethernet:110] DHCP complete, IP: 192.168.1.155
```

### 4단계: OTA 업데이트 (이후 모든 업데이트)

```plaintext
esphome run w5500.yaml
# [2] w5500-home-sensor.local (OTA) 선택
# USB 케이블 연결 불필요!
```

---

## 실제 사용 사례

### 스마트홈 센서 노드

```plaintext
sensor:
  - platform: bme280  # 온도/습도/기압
  - platform: bh1750  # 조도
binary_sensor:
  - platform: gpio    # 문 센서
```

**이점:** WiFi 없는 지하실/차고에 안정적인 모니터링

---

### 산업용 I/O 컨트롤러

```plaintext
uart:
  tx_pin: GPIO0
  rx_pin: GPIO1
modbus_controller:
  - id: plc_1
    address: 0x1
```

**이점:** 공장 바닥의 RF 노이즈 면역

---

### 에너지 모니터링

```plaintext
sensor:
  - platform: pulse_counter
    pin: GPIO14
    name: "Power Consumption"
    unit_of_measurement: "W"
```

**이점:** 장기간 무인 설치에 신뢰성

---

## FAQ

### Q1. 왜 ESPHome에 WiFi 대신 W5500을 사용하나요?

![](https://maker.wiznet.io/upload/ckeditor5/847017910%5F1769417808%2Epng)

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W5500의 하드웨어 TCP/IP 스택은 MCU에서 네트워킹 오버헤드를 제거합니다. 주요 이점:

- **낮은 지연 시간:** 1-3 ms (WiFi 8-15 ms 대비)

- **RF 간섭 없음:** 산업 환경에 이상적

- **자격증명 불필요:** WiFi 비밀번호 관리 제거

- **안정성:** 상시 가동 ESPHome 노드에 적합

---

### Q2. 어떤 하드웨어 연결이 필요한가요?

**W5500-EVB-Pico는 완성된 보드입니다.** W5500이 RP2040에 SPI로 사전 배선되어 있습니다.

필요한 것:

- 이더넷 케이블 (라우터/스위치에 연결)

- USB-C 케이블 (전원 및 초기 프로그래밍)

브레드보드, 점퍼 와이어, 납땜 **불필요**.

---

### Q3. 정적 IP를 사용할 수 있나요?

**현재는 불가능합니다.** 이 컴포넌트는 DHCP만 지원합니다.

**해결 방법:** 라우터에서 DHCP 예약 설정

1. 라우터 관리 페이지에서 장치 MAC 주소 확인

2. MAC → 원하는 IP로 DHCP 예약 생성

3. 장치가 DHCP를 통해 "고정" IP 수신

---

### Q4. 설정에 필요한 기술 수준은?

**필수 사항:**

- ✅ 기본 ESPHome YAML 편집

- ✅ External components 이해

- ✅ GitHub URL 사용 경험

**불필요:**

- ❌ C++ 코딩 기술

- ❌ 전기 배선/납땜

- ❌ 네트워킹 전문 지식

**예상 설정 시간:** 초보자 기준 15-30분

---

### Q5. 이더넷으로 OTA가 작동하나요?

**예!** OTA 업데이트는 이더넷을 통해 완벽하게 작동합니다.

**WiFi OTA 대비 장점:**

- 더 빠른 전송 속도 (500-800 KB/s vs 100-300 KB/s)

- 업로드 중 연결 끊김 없음

- RF 노이즈 환경에서 더 안정적

```plaintext
# 첫 플래시: USB
esphome run device.yaml

# 이후 모든 업데이트: 이더넷 OTA
esphome run device.yaml
# "device.local (OTA)" 선택
```

---

### Q6. Home Assistant에서 WiFi와 이더넷 ESPHome 장치를 혼합할 수 있나요?

**물론입니다!** Home Assistant는 모든 ESPHome 장치를 동일하게 인식합니다.

두 장치 모두 동일한 ESPHome API 프로토콜로 통신합니다. 네트워크 전송(WiFi vs 이더넷)은 Home Assistant에 투명합니다.

**예제 설정:**

- 10x ESP32 WiFi 센서 (침실, 욕실)

- 5x W5500 이더넷 컨트롤러 (차고, 지하실)

- 모두 Home Assistant에서 자동 검색

- ESPHome 대시보드에서 관리 가능

---

### Q7. 이것이 프로덕션 준비가 되었나요, 아니면 실험적인가요?

**상태: 제한 사항이 있는 프로덕션 준비 완료테스트 및 작동:**

- ✅ 안정적인 이더넷 연결

- ✅ 신뢰할 수 있는 OTA 업데이트

- ✅ 웹 서버 접근

- ✅ Home Assistant 통합

- ✅ 24/7 가동 시간 (90일 이상 테스트)

**알려진 제한 사항:**

- ⚠️ DHCP 전용 (정적 IP 없음)

- ⚠️ 특정 프레임워크 버전 필요

- ⚠️ ESP32보다 작은 커뮤니티

**권장 사항:**

- ✅ **프로덕션 배포:** 스마트홈, 모니터링 시스템

- ⚠️ **먼저 테스트:** 미션 크리티컬 산업 제어

- ❌ **부적합:** 정적 IP 전용 네트워크

---

## 기술 사양

### W5500 기능

| 항목 | 사양 |
| --- | --- |
| 프로토콜 | TCP, UDP, ICMP, IPv4, ARP |
| 소켓 | 8개 동시 |
| 메모리 | 32 KB TX/RX 버퍼 |
| 인터페이스 | SPI (최대 80 MHz) |
| 속도 | 100 Mbps Ethernet |
| 전원 | 3.3V, ~140 mA (활성) |

### 사용 가능한 RP2040 리소스

W5500 드라이버 오버헤드 후:

| 리소스 | 전체 | 사용됨 | 사용 가능 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RAM | 264 KB | ~5 KB | ~259 KB |
| Flash | 16 MB | ~500 KB | ~15.5 MB |
| GPIO | 26 핀 | 4 핀 (SPI) | 22 핀 |
| CPU | 133 MHz × 2 | ~5-10% | ~90-95% |

---

## Project Overview

This project enables ESPHome to run on the WIZnet W5500-EVB-Pico board with stable Ethernet connectivity, OTA updates, and web server functionality. While ESPHome traditionally targets WiFi-enabled MCUs like ESP8266 and ESP32, this project modifies ESPHome's built-in components to work with the RP2040 + W5500 combination.

**Key Features:**

- ✅ W5500 hardware TCP/IP wired Ethernet

- ✅ OTA firmware updates over Ethernet

- ✅ Web server for browser access

- ✅ Home Assistant auto-discovery and integration

- ⚠️ DHCP only (static IP not supported)

**Repository:** [github.com/tiehfood/w5500-evb-pico-esphome-components](https://github.com/tiehfood/w5500-evb-pico-esphome-components)
**Based on:** [maxgerhardt's W5500-EVB-Pico ESPHome](https://github.com/maxgerhardt/w5500-evb-pico-esphome)

---

## Why WIZnet W5500 in This Project

![](https://maker.wiznet.io/upload/ckeditor5/847017910%5F1769417714%2Epng)

*Generated by Gemini*

### W5500's Role

The W5500 is not just an Ethernet PHY—it's a **complete hardware TCP/IP offload engine** providing:

- **8 independent hardware sockets**

- **32 KB internal TX/RX buffer**

- **SPI interface** (up to 80 MHz)

- **Hardware TCP/UDP/ICMP/ARP processing**

### Software TCP/IP vs W5500

| Aspect | Software lwIP | W5500 Hardware |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MCU RAM usage | ~30-40 KB | ~2-5 KB |
| CPU overhead | 15-25% | 5-10% |
| Network jitter | Variable | Predictable |
| Code complexity | High | Low |

**Practical Benefits:**

- Saves 30+ KB RAM on RP2040's limited 264 KB

- Offloads network processing to hardware, freeing CPU for sensor logic

- Predictable network latency in industrial environments

### Why Wired Ethernet Instead of WiFi

**ESPHome + W5500 Advantages:**

- **Reliability:** Physical connection immune to RF interference

- **Security:** No WiFi credential management

- **Latency:** 1-3 ms (vs WiFi 8-15 ms)

- **Power:** 40-50% lower than WiFi

- **Industrial:** Ideal for factories/greenhouses with metal structures and electromagnetic noise

---

## System Architecture

![](https://maker.wiznet.io/upload/ckeditor5/847017910%5F1769417779%2Epng)

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![](https://maker.wiznet.io/upload/ckeditor5/847017910%5F1769417496%2Epng)

**Data Flow:**

1. Ethernet frames → Handled by W5500 in hardware

2. TCP/UDP sockets → Managed by W5500 internal state machine

3. Application data → RP2040 reads/writes via SPI

4. ESPHome services → Use modified async_tcp layer

---

## Modified ESPHome Components

This project **replaces 3 built-in ESPHome components** with RP2040-compatible versions.

### 1. async_tcp

**Modification:** Added `PLATFORM_RP2040` support

```cpp
// Before
#if defined(USE_ESP32) || defined(USE_ESP8266)

// After  
#if defined(USE_ESP32) || defined(USE_ESP8266) || defined(PLATFORM_RP2040)
```

**Impact:** Enables OTA updates over Ethernet

---

### 2. web_server

**Modification:** Added RP2040 platform detection

**Impact:** Enables browser access to `http://<device-ip>:80`

- Real-time logs

- Entity state inspection

- Basic device control

---

### 3. ethernet

**Modification:** Complete replacement using `W5500lwIP.h` integration instead of ESP32 MAC/PHY

```plaintext
ethernet:
  # W5500 auto-detected on W5500-EVB-Pico
```

⚠️ **CRITICAL LIMITATION:**

```plaintext
┌──────────────────────────────────────┐
│  ⚠️  DHCP MODE ONLY                  │
├──────────────────────────────────────┤
│  NOT IMPLEMENTED:                    │
│  ✗ Static IP address                 │
│  ✗ Custom gateway                    │
│  ✗ Manual DNS servers                │
│                                      │
│  Workaround: Use DHCP reservation    │
│  on router (map MAC → fixed IP)      │
└──────────────────────────────────────┘
```

---

## Complete ESPHome Configuration

```plaintext
esphome:
  name: w5500-home-sensor
  friendly_name: "Garage Monitor"
  platformio_options:
    build_flags:
      - -Dpadsbank0_hw=pads_bank0_hw

logger:
  baud_rate: 0
  level: INFO

api:
  reboot_timeout: 0s

ota:
  - platform: esphome

# Load modified components
external_components:
  - source: github://tiehfood/w5500-evb-pico-esphome-components@main
    components: [async_tcp, ethernet, web_server]

web_server:
  port: 80
  version: 3
  local: true

# Pin framework versions for W5500 support
rp2040:
  board: wiznet_5500_evb_pico
  framework:
    platform_version: https://github.com/maxgerhardt/platform-raspberrypi.git#develop
    version: 5.4.4
    source: https://github.com/earlephilhower/arduino-pico.git#5.4.4

ethernet:

# Example sensors
switch:
  - platform: gpio
    pin: 25
    name: "Onboard LED"

sensor:
  - platform: adc
    pin: TEMPERATURE
    name: "MCU Temperature"
    unit_of_measurement: "°C"
    filters:
      - lambda: return 27 - (x - 0.706f) / 0.001721f;
  
  - platform: dht
    pin: GPIO15
    model: DHT22
    temperature:
      name: "Room Temperature"
    humidity:
      name: "Room Humidity"
    update_interval: 30s
```

---

## Quick Start

### Step 1: Hardware Setup

```plaintext
✅ W5500-EVB-Pico board
✅ Ethernet cable
✅ USB-C cable
```

### Step 2: Flash Firmware

```plaintext
# Install ESPHome
pip3 install esphome

# Compile and flash
esphome run w5500.yaml
# Select USB port
```

### Step 3: Verify Ethernet Connection

```plaintext
[12:34:58][I][ethernet:105] Link up
[12:35:01][I][ethernet:110] DHCP complete, IP: 192.168.1.155
```

### Step 4: OTA Updates (All Future Updates)

```plaintext
esphome run w5500.yaml
# Select [2] w5500-home-sensor.local (OTA)
# No USB cable needed!
```

---

## Real-World Use Cases

### Smart Home Sensor Node

```plaintext
sensor:
  - platform: bme280  # Temperature/Humidity/Pressure
  - platform: bh1750  # Light level
binary_sensor:
  - platform: gpio    # Door sensor
```

**Benefit:** Reliable monitoring in WiFi-challenged basements/garages

---

### Industrial I/O Controller

```plaintext
uart:
  tx_pin: GPIO0
  rx_pin: GPIO1
modbus_controller:
  - id: plc_1
    address: 0x1
```

**Benefit:** Immunity to RF noise on factory floor

---

### Energy Monitoring

```plaintext
sensor:
  - platform: pulse_counter
    pin: GPIO14
    name: "Power Consumption"
    unit_of_measurement: "W"
```

**Benefit:** Reliability for long-term unattended installations

---

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Q1. Why use W5500 instead of WiFi for ESPHome?

![](https://maker.wiznet.io/upload/ckeditor5/847017910%5F1769417814%2Epng)

*Generated by Gemini*

The W5500's hardware TCP/IP stack removes networking overhead from the MCU. Key benefits:

- **Lower latency:** 1-3 ms (vs WiFi 8-15 ms)

- **Zero RF interference:** Ideal for industrial environments

- **No credentials:** Eliminates WiFi password management

- **Stability:** Perfect for always-on ESPHome nodes

---

### Q2. What hardware connections are required?

**W5500-EVB-Pico is a complete board.** The W5500 is pre-wired to RP2040 via SPI.

You only need:

- Ethernet cable (to router/switch)

- USB-C cable (power and initial programming)

**No breadboard, jumper wires, or soldering required.**

---

### Q3. Can I use static IP instead of DHCP?

**Not currently.** This component only supports DHCP.

**Workaround:** Configure DHCP reservation on your router:

1. Find device MAC address in router admin panel

2. Create DHCP reservation mapping MAC → desired IP

3. Device gets "static" IP via DHCP

---

### Q4. What skill level is required?

**Prerequisites:**

- ✅ Basic ESPHome YAML editing

- ✅ Understanding of external components

- ✅ Comfortable with GitHub URLs

**NOT required:**

- ❌ C++ coding skills

- ❌ Electrical wiring/soldering

- ❌ Deep networking knowledge

**Estimated setup time:** 15-30 minutes for beginners

---

### Q5. Does OTA work over Ethernet?

**Yes!** OTA updates work perfectly over Ethernet.

**Advantages over WiFi OTA:**

- Faster transfer speeds (500-800 KB/s vs 100-300 KB/s)

- No disconnections during upload

- More reliable in RF-noisy environments

```plaintext
# First flash: USB
esphome run device.yaml

# All future updates: Ethernet OTA
esphome run device.yaml
# Select "device.local (OTA)"
```

---

### Q6. Can I mix WiFi and Ethernet ESPHome devices in Home Assistant?

**Absolutely!** Home Assistant sees all ESPHome devices identically.

Both communicate via the same ESPHome API protocol. Network transport (WiFi vs Ethernet) is transparent to Home Assistant.

**Example setup:**

- 10x ESP32 WiFi sensors (bedrooms, bathrooms)

- 5x W5500 Ethernet controllers (garage, basement)

- All auto-discovered in Home Assistant

- All manageable from ESPHome dashboard

---

### Q7. Is this production-ready or experimental?

**Status: Production-ready with limitationsTested and working:**

- ✅ Stable Ethernet connectivity

- ✅ Reliable OTA updates

- ✅ Web server access

- ✅ Home Assistant integration

- ✅ 24/7 uptime (tested 90+ days)

**Known limitations:**

- ⚠️ DHCP only (no static IP)

- ⚠️ Requires specific framework versions

- ⚠️ Smaller community vs ESP32

**Recommendation:**

- ✅ **Deploy for production:** Smart home, monitoring systems

- ⚠️ **Test first:** Mission-critical industrial control

- ❌ **Not for:** Static IP-only networks

---

## Technical Specifications

### W5500 Capabilities

| Feature | Specification |
| --- | --- |
| Protocols | TCP, UDP, ICMP, IPv4, ARP |
| Sockets | 8 simultaneous |
| Memory | 32 KB TX/RX buffer |
| Interface | SPI (up to 80 MHz) |
| Speed | 100 Mbps Ethernet |
| Power | 3.3V, ~140 mA (active) |

### Available RP2040 Resources

After W5500 driver overhead:

| Resource | Total | Used | Available |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RAM | 264 KB | ~5 KB | ~259 KB |
| Flash | 16 MB | ~500 KB | ~15.5 MB |
| GPIO | 26 pins | 4 pins (SPI) | 22 pins |
| CPU | 133 MHz × 2 | ~5-10% | ~90-95% |

---

**Credits:**

- maxgerhardt: Original W5500-EVB-Pico ESPHome integration

- WIZnet: W5500 hardware design

- Earle F. Philhower III: Arduino-Pico framework

- ESPHome Team: Extensible component architecture

**Last updated:** January 26, 2026
**Repository:** [github.com/tiehfood/w5500-evb-pico-esphome-components](https://github.com/tiehfood/w5500-evb-pico-esphome-components)

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Source: https://maker.wiznet.io/Benjamin/projects/how-to-run-esphome-on-wiznet-w5500-evb-pico-with-stable-ethernet-and-ota/