Description

Course Structure:

Module 1: Introduction to IoT and ESP32 (1 Hour)

• Topics Covered:
  • What is IoT? Real-world applications.
  • Overview of the ESP32 microcontroller: features and capabilities.
  • Setting up the ESP32 development environment using Arduino IDE.
• Activities:
  • Installing drivers and libraries.
  • Running the “Blink” program on the ESP32’s onboard LED.

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Module 2: GPIO Basics (1 Hour)

• Topics Covered:
  • Understanding ESP32’s GPIO pins.
  • Interfacing with LEDs, push buttons, and buzzers.
• Activities:
  • Control an external LED.
  • Read input from a push button and generate sound using a buzzer.

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Module 3: Wi-Fi Connectivity (2 Hours)

• Topics Covered:
  • Connecting ESP32 to a Wi-Fi network.
  • Basics of HTTP and MQTT protocols in IoT.
• Activities:
  • Build a simple web server to control an LED remotely.
  • Display a “Hello World” webpage hosted by the ESP32.

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Module 4: Sensor Interfacing (2 Hours)

• Topics Covered:
  • Reading data from sensors: temperature, humidity, and light.
  • Analog vs. digital sensors: BMP280, LDR, etc.
• Activities:
  • Interface BMP280 for temperature and pressure readings.
  • Use an LDR to measure light intensity and display results.

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Module 5: IoT Data Transmission (2 Hours)

• Topics Covered:
  • Sending sensor data to the cloud (ThingSpeak or Adafruit IO).
  • Visualizing real-time data on IoT dashboards.
• Activities:
  • Transmit BMP280 data to a cloud platform.
  • Create a live dashboard for temperature and pressure monitoring.

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Module 6: Actuator Control Over IoT (2 Hours)

• Topics Covered:
  • Sending commands from the cloud to control actuators (e.g., servo motors).
  • Combining sensors and actuators for a responsive system.
• Activities:
  • Build an IoT-based fan control system using a temperature sensor and a servo motor.

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Module 7: Final Project – IoT Weather Station (2 Hours)

• Project:
  • Build a functional IoT weather station using the ESP32.
  • Integrate BMP280 and LDR sensors for weather data collection.
  • Display data on a web dashboard and control a servo-based sunshade remotely.

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Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the fundamentals of IoT and ESP32 microcontrollers.
• Learn to interface sensors and actuators with ESP32.
• Connect devices to the cloud and transmit data securely.
• Create basic IoT dashboards for data visualization and control.

This course is perfect for beginners eager to dive into IoT and explore the potential of ESP32 in connected device applications!