Beginning Iot Projects: Breadboard-Less Electronic Projects

ISBN-13: 9781484272336 / Angielski / Miękka / 2021 / 375 str.

Charles Bell

Spis treści

Part 1 - Getting Started with IoT

Goal: This section introduces the hardware used for IoT projects including tutorials on how to write the software to run the projects.

Chapter 1. Introduction to IoT

Goal: Provide the reader with an introduction to IoT solutions and terminology.

• What is the Internet of Things?

• The Internet of Things and You

• A Brief Look at IOT Solutions

Chapter 2. Introducing the Arduino

Goal: Introduce the reader to the Arduino platform including the hardware available and how to start using the boards.

• What is an Arduino?

• Arduino Hardware

• Arduino Tutorial

Chapter 3. Arduino Programming 

Goal: Present a tutorial on how to write sketches for the Arduino platform.

• Getting Started

• Arduino Language Basics

• Writing Your First Sketch

• Example Sketches

Chapter 4. Introducing the Raspberry Pi

Goal: Introduce the reader to the Raspberry Pi platform including the hardware available and how to start using the Raspberry Pi computer.

• What is a Raspberry Pi?

• Raspberry Pi Boards

• Getting Started with Raspbian

Chapter 5. Python Programming for the Raspberry Pi

Goal: Provide a primer for Python programming.

• Getting Started

• Python Primer

• Example Scripts

Part 2 - The Qwiic Component System

Goal: This section introduces the Qwiic component system including example projects that detail the steps needed to implement them with the Arduino or Raspberry Pi.

Chapter 6. Introducing Qwiic, STEMMA, and QT

Goal: Introduce the Qwiic component system including the capabilities and limitations of the system as well as examples of the components available. The chapter also includes details on how to start using the components in projects. 

• Overview

• Components Available

• Using the Components in your Projects

• Integrating Additional Components

Chapter 7. Qwiic Example: Keep your distance!

Chapter 8. Qwiic Example: Weather Station

Goal: Demonstrate how to use humidity and temperature sensors as well as an LCD to build a basic weather station.

• Project Overview

• Hardware Required

• Write the Code

• Test the Project

• Challenges

Chapter 9. Qwiic Example: Digital Compass

Goal: Demonstrate how to use a multi-axis module and an LCD to build a digital compass.

• Project Overview

• Hardware Required

• Write the Code

• Test the Project

• Challenges

Chapter 10. STEMMA and Qwiic Example: Plant Monitoring

Goal: Demonstrate how to use soil moisture sensors to build a plant monitoring solution.

• Project Overview

• Hardware Required

• Write the Code

• Test the Project

• Challenges

Chapter 11. STEMMA and Qwiic Example: Balancing Act

Part 3 - The Grove Component System

Goal: This section introduces the Grove component system including example projects that detail the steps needed to implement them with the Arduino or Raspberry Pi.

Chapter 12. Introducing Grove

Goal: Introduce the Grove component system including the capabilities and limitations of the system as well as examples of the components available. The chapter also includes details on how to start using the components in projects. 

• Overview

• Components Available

• Using the Components in your Projects

• Integrating Additional Components

Chapter 13. Example: Knock-Knock!

Goal: Demonstrate how to use a sound sensor and LEDs to build a secret knock detector.

• Project Overview

• Hardware Required

• Write the Code

• Test the Project

• Challenges

Chapter 14. Example: Mood Lighting

Goal: Demonstrate how to use light sensors and LEDs to build a lamp that changes as the ambient light changes.

• Project Overview

• Hardware Required

• Write the Code

• Test the Project

• Challenges

Chapter 15. Example: Monitoring your Environment

Goal: Demonstrate how to use additional environment sensors to monitor air quality and display the data using an LCD.

• Project Overview

• Hardware Required

• Write the Code

• Test the Project

• Challenges

Chapter 16. Example: Simon Game

Goal: Demonstrate how to use buttons and LEDs to build a Simon-like game.

• Project Overview

• Hardware Required

• Write the Code

• Test the Project

• Challenges

Part 4: Going Further: IoT and the Cloud

Goal: This section introduces the Cloud along with an overview of Cloud systems for the IoT. It features a tutorial on ThingSpeak that demonstrates how to store and share data from the example projects.

Chapter 17. Introducing IoT for the Cloud

Goal: Present an overview of what the cloud is and how it used for IoT data. The chapter also presents a short overview of the popular Cloud systems for IoT.

• Overview

• IoT Cloud Systems

Chapter 18. Using ThingSpeak

Goal: Present a tutorial on how to use ThingSpeak for hosting IoT data including connecting your board to the Internet. 

• Getting Started

• How to add ThingSpeak to your Projects

• Example: IoT Weather Station

Appendix

Goal: A combined shopping list for components used in the book.

O autorze

Charles Bell conducts research in emerging technologies. He is a member of the Oracle MySQL Development team and is a Principal Developer for the MySQL Cloud Services team. He lives in a small town in rural Virginia with his loving wife. He received his Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2005. Dr. Bell is an expert in the database field and has extensive knowledge and experience in software development and systems engineering. His research interests include 3D printers, microcontrollers, three-dimensional printing, database systems, software engineering, and sensor networks. He spends his limited free time as a practicing Maker focusing on microcontroller projects and refinement of three-dimensional printers. 

Blurb

Experiment with building IoT projects without the demanding time or patience required to learn about electronics. This book thoroughly introduces readers of all ages to the world of IoT devices and electronics without getting bogged down by the overly technical aspects or being tied to a specific platform. You'll learn IoT, Arduino, Raspberry Pi from the ground up using the Qwiic and Grove components systems. 

The book begins with a brief overview of IoT followed by primers for the two most popular platforms; Arduino and Raspberry Pi. There is also a short tutorial on programming each host; Arduino C-like sketches and Python scripts respectfully. Thus, the book also helps you get started with your choice of platform. Next, you’ll learn the basics for the Qwiic and Grove component systems.

The rest of the book presents a number of projects organized into easy-to-follow chapters that details the goal for the project, the components used, a walk-through of the code, and a challenge section that provides suggestions on how to improve or augment the project. Projects are presented for both the Arduino and Raspberry Pi where possible making each project as versatile as possible.

You will:

• Write Arduino sketches
• Create Python scripts for the Raspberry Pi
• Build IoT projects with Arduino and Raspberry Pi
• Use the Qwiic and Grove component systems
• Join the electronics and IoT hobby world with almost no experience
• Host projects data in the cloud using ThingSpeak