IoT Dashboard with Microcontroller: Sensors/Actuators/Data Visualization with Arduino WebServer

Dive into the world of IoT (Internet of Things) and discover how microcontrollers like the Arduino Uno are the heartbeat behind our smart, interconnected devices. In this comprehensive course, you'll learn to harness the power of sensors, actuators, and data visualization to create an interactive web dashboard that displays real-time data and controls physical processes from anywhere in the world! 🌐✨

Course Overview:

What You'll Learn:

• Understanding Microcontrollers: Explore their role in everyday technology, from household appliances to complex industrial systems.
• Sensor Integration: Master reading data from various sensors such as liquid level, temperature, and distance sensors.
• Actuator Control: Learn how to remotely activate actuators like solenoids, relays, and motors using the Arduino platform.
• Web Development Basics: Get up to speed with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for creating responsive web pages.
• AJAX Mastery: Utilize AJAX to update your dashboard in real time without the need to refresh the page.
• C++ Programming: Write and understand C++ code for Arduino, ensuring you can troubleshoot and optimize your projects.
• Data Visualization: Create visually appealing gauges and switches that bring your data to life on a web dashboard.
• Interactive Dashboards: Develop a dashboard that allows users to monitor sensor readings and control actuators in real time through a web interface.

Course Structure:

1. Introduction to Microcontrollers 🎓

   • The role of microcontrollers in IoT
   • Overview of the Arduino Uno platform

2. Sensor Basics 🕵️‍♂️

   • Types of sensors and their applications
   • Interfacing sensors with Arduino

3. Actuator Control 🚀

   • How to manage and control actuators
   • Using relays and MOSFETs safely and effectively

4. Web Development Fundamentals 🛠️

   • A refresher on HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
   • Setting up your development environment

5. Real-Time Communication with AJAX ⏱

   • Asynchronous data retrieval and manipulation
   • Enabling real-time updates in your web dashboard

6. Arduino Coding for IoT 🧑‍💻

   • Writing Arduino sketches to read sensor data and control actuators
   • Understanding the C++ syntax used on Arduino

7. Data Visualization Techniques 📊

   • Creating animated gauges and switches with JavaScript libraries
   • Displaying real-time sensor data on a web dashboard

8. Practical Application and Project Work 🛠️

   • Step-by-step guidance through building your IoT dashboard
   • Troubleshooting common issues and optimizing your setup

9. Capstone Project 🏆

   • Apply what you've learned to a final project that showcases your skills
   • Gain insights into the endless possibilities of IoT with microcontrollers

Why Take This Course?

• Hands-On Experience: Learn by doing with practical projects and real-world applications.
• Expert Guidance: Benefit from Richard Inniss's expertise as you navigate through each module.
• Community Support: Engage with peers who share your passion for IoT and electronics.
• Flexible Learning: Study at your own pace, with resources to support both beginners and more experienced students.

Enroll now and embark on a journey to transform data into actionable insights using sensors, actuators, and the power of data visualization with Arduino! 🚀