Duration 5 days – 35 hrs
Overview
This training course provides a comprehensive introduction to IoT engineering, focusing on embedded systems and microcontroller programming. Participants will gain hands-on experience with popular microcontrollers used in IoT applications, learn how to connect devices, gather sensor data, and control actuators. This course will enable delegates to build and program IoT systems using microcontrollers and embedded programming techniques.
Objectives
- Understand the fundamentals of embedded systems and microcontroller architecture.
- Learn to program microcontrollers for IoT applications.
- Interface sensors and actuators with microcontrollers.
- Understand communication protocols for IoT devices (e.g., I2C, SPI, UART).
- Build and deploy IoT systems that collect, process, and transmit data.
- Gain familiarity with popular IoT development boards and environments.
Audience
- Engineers and technicians interested in IoT technologies.
- Software developers looking to expand their skills into embedded programming.
- Anyone interested in learning how to design and implement IoT solutions using microcontrollers.
Pre- requisites
- Basic understanding of programming concepts (preferably C/C++).
- Familiarity with electronic components is beneficial but not mandatory.
Course Content
Introduction to IoT and Embedded Systems
- Overview of IoT and Its Applications
- Basics of Embedded Systems
- Microcontroller Architecture
- Introduction to Popular IoT Development Boards (e.g., Arduino, ESP32)
Microcontroller Programming Basics
- Introduction to Embedded C/C++
- Setting Up Development Environment
- Writing and Uploading Code to Microcontrollers
Hands-on: Getting Started with Microcontrollers
- Basic LED Blinking Project
- Understanding GPIO (General-Purpose Input/Output)
Sensors and Actuators
- Introduction to Sensors (Temperature, Humidity, Light, etc.)
- Interfacing Sensors with Microcontrollers
- Controlling Actuators (Motors, Relays) with Microcontrollers
Communication Protocols
- Overview of IoT Communication Protocols (I2C, SPI, UART)
- Hands-on: Communicating Between Sensors and Microcontrollers
Hands-on Projects
- Reading Sensor Data and Controlling Actuators
- Building a Simple Environmental Monitoring System
IoT Connectivity and Data Transmission
- Connecting Microcontrollers to the Internet
- Introduction to MQTT and HTTP Protocols
- Sending Data to Cloud Platforms
IoT System Design and Deployment
- Designing an End-to-End IoT Solution
- Power Management for IoT Devices
- Security Considerations for IoT Systems
Hands-on Project: Building a Complete IoT System
- Integrating Sensors, Actuators, and Cloud Connectivity
- Real-Time Data Monitoring and Control
Wrap-up and Q&A
- Review of Key Concepts
- Addressing Delegate Questions
- Additional Resources and Next Steps
