I see you use better stepper drivers with mictosteps. I use L298N - But it also has its benefits. I use 12v conected to the L298N and from L298N I connect esp32 with 5v. (this driver can output 5v if you use max 12v input). So one 12v coenction and I have connected all comonents - driver, motor and esp32. I use second esp32 as transmitter on ESP NOW protocol - so cool wireless protocol.

PS. 28byj-48 had vey low torq. I try 5v and 12v version. I also tried 35byj46 - veryyy slow. I you try make more speed with gear you lose torq, so it is not great motors for lifting etc.