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Hands-on IoT Project Development

Building practical IoT projects involves integrating sensors, microcontrollers, and cloud services to deliver data-driven solutions. It requires careful planning, component selection, and real-time monitoring to ensure functionality and stability. Practical experience with coding, debugging, and deploying projects is essential for understanding the nuances of IoT system development.

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Sections

  • 1

    Project Design Workflow

    This section outlines the critical steps involved in designing and implementing an IoT project.

  • 1.1

    Problem Definition – What Are You Solving (E.g., Smart Plant Watering)?

    This section emphasizes the importance of a clear problem definition in developing IoT projects.

  • 1.2

    Component Selection – Sensors, Mcu (Arduino/esp32), Connectivity

    This section outlines the process of selecting appropriate components such as sensors, microcontrollers, and connectivity options for IoT projects.

  • 1.3

    Circuit Design – Breadboard Layout Or Schematic Diagram

    This section covers the key aspects of circuit design in IoT projects, specifically focusing on creating breadboard layouts and schematic diagrams.

  • 1.4

    Firmware Development – Code To Collect And Transmit Data

    This section covers the firmware development process, focusing on coding techniques needed to collect and transmit data from sensors to cloud platforms.

  • 1.5

    Cloud Setup – Firebase, Thingsboard, Or Other Platforms

    This section explains how to set up cloud services for IoT projects, focusing on Firebase, ThingsBoard, and other platforms.

  • 1.6

    Dashboard & Control Panel – Real-Time Monitoring Or User Control

    This section explains how to create a dashboard and control panel for monitoring and controlling IoT environments in real-time.

  • 1.7

    Testing & Debugging – Validate Sensor Accuracy And Stability

    This section focuses on the importance of validating sensor accuracy and stability in IoT projects through effective testing and debugging techniques.

  • 1.8

    Deployment – Packaging For Use In A Real-World Setting

    The deployment process involves packaging and preparing an IoT solution for effective use in a real-world environment.

  • 2

    Sample Project – Smart Temperature Monitor

    This section describes the implementation of a Smart Temperature Monitor project using ESP32 and DHT11 for temperature readings.

  • 2.1

    Objective: Monitor Room Temperature And Send Alerts If Temperature > 30°c.

  • 2.2

    Components

    The section covers essential components used in a Smart Temperature Monitor IoT project.

  • 2.3

    Circuit Connections

    This section covers the circuit connections needed for establishing communication between the DHT11 sensor and the ESP32 microcontroller.

  • 2.4

    Sample Code (Esp32 + Firebase)

    This section provides sample code for integrating the ESP32 microcontroller with Firebase to create a Smart Temperature Monitor.

  • 3

    Visualization And Alerts

    This section covers the setup of Firebase for temperature storage and creating a mobile dashboard for alerts.

  • 3.1

    Set Up Firebase To Store Temperature Values

    This section outlines the process of integrating Firebase to store temperature data from IoT devices.

  • 3.2

    Use A Platform Like Thingsboard Or Mit App Inventor To Create A Mobile Dashboard

    This section explores the process of creating a mobile dashboard using ThingsBoard or MIT App Inventor for visualizing IoT data.

  • 3.3

    Add Alerts Or Actions If Temperature Exceeds Threshold (E.g., Notification Or Relay On)

    This section covers the implementation of alerts and actions in an IoT temperature monitoring system.

  • 4

    Tips For Success

    This section presents key strategies to ensure the successful development of IoT projects.

  • 4.1

    Start Small: Focus On Building One Functional Feature At A Time

    This section emphasizes the importance of incrementally developing IoT projects by focusing on one functional feature at a time to ensure successful integration and debugging.

  • 4.2

    Test Incrementally: Validate Each Hardware And Software Component Before Integration

    This section emphasizes the importance of incremental testing of hardware and software components in IoT projects prior to full integration.

  • 4.3

    Use Modular Code: Easier To Debug And Reuse

  • 4.4

    Log Values: Print To Serial Monitor For Debugging Sensor Readings

    This section focuses on the importance of logging sensor readings to the serial monitor for effective debugging in IoT projects.

  • 4.5

    Ensure Power Stability: Use External Power For Sensors If Needed

    This section emphasizes the importance of ensuring stable power supply for sensors in IoT projects.

  • 5

    Chapter Summary

    This section summarizes the core aspects of developing a hands-on IoT project, emphasizing practical implementation and cloud integration.

Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

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Revision Tests