Introduction to IoT Using Raspberry Pi Training Course
Internet of Things (IoT) is a network infrastructure that connects physical devices and software applications wirelessly, enabling them to communicate and exchange data through network communications, cloud computing, and data capture.
In this instructor-led, live training, participants will gain a foundational understanding of IoT as they work through the process of creating an IoT sensor system using the Raspberry Pi.
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Comprehend the principles of IoT, including its components and communication techniques
- Learn how to configure the Raspberry Pi for IoT applications
- Develop and deploy their own IoT Sensor System
Audience
- Hobbyists
- Hardware and software engineers and technicians
- Technical professionals from all industries
- Beginner developers
Format of the course
- A combination of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice
Note
- Raspberry Pi supports various operating systems and programming languages. This course will use Linux-based Raspbian as the operating system and Python as the programming language. If you have specific setup preferences, please contact us to arrange.
- Participants are responsible for purchasing the Raspberry Pi hardware and components.
Course Outline
Introduction to IoT
- Understanding IoT Fundamentals
- Examples of IoT Devices and Platforms
Overview of IoT Components
- Analog Sensors
- Digital Sensors
Overview of IoT Communication Techniques
- Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth
- RFID
- Mobile Internet
Raspberry Pi Refresher
- Using GPIO Pins
- Communication Protocols
Setting Up the Raspberry Pi for IoT
- Connecting the Raspberry Pi to LAN via Ethernet
- Using SSH
- Installing a Server
- Overview of Google Cloud Messaging (GCM) Service
Creating an IoT Motion Sensor System with Raspberry Pi
- Overview of PIR Motion Sensor
- Interfacing the Hardware: Raspberry Pi, PIR Motion Sensor
- Creating a Database for Sensor Data Logging
- Recording the Sensor Data in the Database
- Triggering and Sending Push Notifications via GCM
Troubleshooting
Conclusion and Summary
Requirements
- A basic understanding of embedded Linux systems
- Experience with setting up and using the Raspberry Pi
- Experience with programming the Raspberry Pi using Python
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Testimonials (4)
The ability of the trainer to align the course with the requirements of the organization other than just providing the course for the sake of delivering it.
Masilonyane - Revenue Services Lesotho
Course - Big Data Business Intelligence for Govt. Agencies
The oral skills and human side of the trainer (Augustin).
Jeremy Chicon - TE Connectivity
Course - NB-IoT for Developers
Practical examples and wider context given.
James - Mitsubishi Electric R&D Centre Europe BV (MERCE-UK)
Course - IoT Programming with Python
Sean was a dynamic speaker and the hands-on exercises were very interesting and I can see how they will be really applicable.
Temira Koenig - Yeshiva University
Course - Raspberry Pi for Beginners
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