Must have: - Battery + Charger (LiPo) - ESP8266 - GPIO - Firmware flashing breakout Optional: - External flash memory Some current contenders include: - $10 [NodeMCU DevKit](http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/301647694464?lpid=82&chn=ps) (Battery not included) - $10 [Adafruit HUZZAH](https://www.adafruit.com/products/2471) (Battery not included) - $15 [Sparkfun ESP8266 Thing](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/13231) (Battery not included)