MicroPython Mega Course: Build IoT with Sensors and ESP8266

🌟 Course Title: MicroPython Mega Course: Build IoT with Sensors and ESP8266

Headline: Dive into the World of IoT with Micro Python, ESP8266, and Home Automation! 🚀

🎉 What You'll Learn:

• MicroPython from Scratch🐍 (No prior programming knowledge needed!)

  • Understand the basics of MicroPython, a lightweight version of Python ideal for microcontrollers.

• Programming ESP8266🌐

  • Master the ESP8266 with MicroPython to interact with the real world.
  • Learn to control GPIOs (e.g., blinking LEDs, using pull-up resistors, interfacing buttons).
  • Handle Interrupts for responsive applications.
  • Utilize the Inbuilt Analog to Digital Converter to read sensor data.

• Interface with Sensors:

  • Temperature (LM35), Light (LDR), and Humidity (DHT) sensors.
  • Understand how to read and manipulate environmental data from these sensors.

• Control Actuators:

  • Manage actuators like relays to control devices such as lights and fans.

• IoT Cloud Integration:

  • Upload data to IoT platforms like ThingSpeak.
  • Read data from the cloud and control devices based on that data.

• Home Automation☁️

  • Implement real-world home automation projects using the ESP8266.
  • Learn to send commands from the cloud to control distant devices.

📚 Course Structure:

1. Introduction to MicroPython and ESP8266

   • Explore the differences between MicroPython and other languages for low-computing devices.
   • Set up the uPyCraft IDE for developing with MicroPython (other IDEs also compatible).

2. Hardware Basics

   • Get to know the ESP8266 NODEMCU, its pin configuration, and capabilities.

3. Interfacing Basic Devices

   • Learn to interface LEDs and switches with ESP8266 NODEMCU.

4. Understanding Interrupts

   • Experiment with interrupts and their importance in embedded systems and IoT.

5. Analog-to-Digital Conversion

   • Interface analog sensors like LDR, LM35 with NODEMCU and retrieve sensor data.

6. Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)

   • Generate PWM waves to control LED brightness and other applications.

7. WebREPL Explained

   • Wirelessly send code and data to your NODEMCU without a PC connection.

8. Working with Relays

   • Control AC appliances using relays, like bulbs and fans.

9. Introducing DHT11 Sensor

   • Read temperature and humidity using the DHT11 sensor.

10. Building IoT Devices

    • Connect your device to an Access Point.
    • Integrate with cloud platforms like ThingSpeak.
    • Create ThingSpeak accounts, channels, and upload data.
    • Develop a Home Automation project using the ESP8266 NODEMCU.

🚀 Why This Course?

• Tailored for beginners with very little or no programming knowledge.
• Comprehensive coverage of MicroPython and ESP8266 for IoT projects.
• Hands-on experiments to solidify your understanding.
• Real-world applications like home automation and sensor data integration.

🏠 Conclusion:

This course is your gateway into the exciting field of IoT with MicroPython, ESP8266, and a host of sensors and actuators. It's designed to give you a solid foundation in programming microcontrollers and interfacing with real-world hardware components. By the end of this course, you'll have the skills to start your own IoT projects, from simple home automation setups to complex data integration systems.

Happy coding and happy learning! Let's embark on this journey together and unlock the potential of MicroPython and the ESP8266! 🕒✨