Node-RED and Raspberry Pi Pico W Getting Started

🚀 Course Title: Node-RED and Raspberry Pi Pico W Getting Started

🧩 Course Headline: Learn Node-RED, Raspberry Pi Pico W, and MicroPython, and add these state-of-the-art tools to your technology toolkit!

🔥 Course Description: Are you ready to dive into the world of smart embedded systems? In this comprehensive course, Dr. Peter Dalmaris, an expert in the field, guides you through mastering Node-RED and the Raspberry Pi Pico W. This is the perfect course for engineering educators, students, industrial automation professionals, research scientists, or electronics hobbyists who want to stay ahead of the curve.

📚 Part 1: Node-RED for the Absolute Beginner Jump into the world of Node-RED without any prior programming experience. This section focuses on understanding the basics of Node-RED, event-driven systems, and how to set up your first instance using Docker. You'll get a grip on nodes and flows and learn about creating dashboards and interfacing with MQTT.

🧪 Part 2: Add Raspberry Pi Pico W Unlock the full potential of the Raspberry Pi Pico W as you integrate it into your Node-RED projects. Learn how to use MQTT to communicate between the Pico W and Node-RED, and explore the connection of various hardware components to control them with Node-RED or monitor their outputs. This part covers components like motion, distance, water level sensors, motors, displays, relays, and joysticks.

🔧 Part 3: Additional Node-RED Resources Expand your knowledge with this resource-packed section that includes lectures on advanced Node-RED nodes, control structures, and integrating with external services and APIs like OpenWeatherMap or Google Sheets. You'll also learn how to set up a MySQL database for data storage and retrieval by Node-RED.

🎓 About this Course: For a more detailed overview, don't miss the "About this course" lecture where Dr. Peter Dalmaris outlines what you can expect to learn and how these skills will open up new possibilities in your projects and career.

Join us on this exciting journey into the realm of Node-RED, Raspberry Pi Pico W, and MicroPython! 🚀✨

Ready to embark on this tech adventure? Enroll now and start building your future with cutting-edge technology! 🛠️💻🌟