Requirements

• Some familiarity with Raspberry Pi
• Arduino
• or ESP32 boards is beneficial.
• If students are new to these platforms
• they can start with basic tutorials to understand their components and usage.
• A basic understanding of Internet of Things (IoT) principles will be useful.
• While no prior experience with Node-RED is required
• students should be open to learning a visual programming approach.
• Basic knowledge of connecting components (sensors
• LEDs
• etc.) to these boards is essential.
• Enthusiasm for hands-on learning and building real-world IoT applications is key.
• Curiosity and a willingness to explore different project ideas are encouraged!
• This course is designed to guide beginners through the process
• so even if students don’t meet all prerequisites
• their curiosity and willingness to learn will go a long way!

Description

Certainly! In the course titled “Node-RED Programming: Design IoT Projects with Raspberry Pi” students will embark on an exciting journey into the world of Internet of Things (IoT) development. Node-RED is a powerful, flow-based development tool for visual programming, perfect for IoT projects. With Node-RED, you can easily create workflows to control your devices, integrate APIs, and much more. Here’s what they’ll learn:

1. Introduction to Node-RED:

   • Understand the fundamentals of Node-RED, a powerful visual editor for building IoT applications.

   • Set up Node-RED on Raspberry Pi.

2. Flow-Based Programming:

   • Explore flow-based programming concepts.

   • Create automation logic by connecting nodes within Node-RED.

3. Device Integration:

   • Connect sensors, actuators, and devices to Node-RED.

   • Learn how to read data from Raspberry Pi.

4. IoT Protocols and Communication:

   • Dive into communication protocols like MQTT and HTTP.

   • Implement MQTT-based communication between devices and Node-RED.

5. Dashboard Creation:

   • Design interactive dashboards using Node-RED’s nodes.

   • Visualize real-time data, charts, and visual elements.

6. Advanced Topics:

   • Master debugging techniques, error handling, and logging in Node-RED.

   • Integrate external APIs and cloud services seamlessly.

7. Hands-On Projects:

   • Work on practical projects such as home automation, weather stations, and more.

   • Apply your skills to real-world scenarios and unleash your creativity!

By the end of this course, students will be well-equipped to build their own IoT solutions using Node-RED, Raspberry Pi. Let’s dive in and create something amazing!

Who this course is for:

• Students or professionals with a background in electronics or computer science who want to learn about IoT and its applications.
• Hobbyists or DIY enthusiasts who want to build their own IoT projects using Raspberry Pi
• ESP32 and Arduino.
• Entrepreneurs who want to explore the potential of IoT and its impact on businesses.
• Engineers or developers who want to integrate IoT into their existing projects or products.
• Anyone who is curious about IoT and wants to learn about this exciting and rapidly growing field.
• This course is ideal for beginners who want to explore IoT development using Node-RED and popular hardware platforms like Raspberry Pi
• Arduino
• and ESP32. Whether you’re a hobbyist
• a student
• or someone curious about building practical IoT projects
• this course provides a solid foundation.