It handles 500mA peak current, and I believe the ESP8266's peak current draw is more of an issue than its average current draw. I've used the ESP8266 with the pico without issues (with an extra capacitor, I didn't bother trying without it).
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It handles 500mA peak current, and I believe the ESP8266's peak current draw is more of an issue than its average current draw. I've used the ESP8266 with the pico without issues (with an extra capacitor, I didn't bother trying without it).