HRDF Course- Internet of Thing (IoT) Training with ESP8266

Internet of Things (IoT) is an ecosystem of things (devices with embedded electronics), network connectivity, data storage, people and processes. The things collect, communicate with each other and process data to respond to changing environment or take intelligent actions in order to automate or enhance existing processes and thus benefit people in day-to-day life.  The IoT has gained popularity lately due to the following reasons:

1. Miniaturization and cheaper electronics, 
2. Increased data storage and computational capacity (Cloud), 
3. Ubiquitous Wireless connectivity and 
4. Open source and DIY ecosystem

In this course, we will be using ESP8266 based development board to learn and make interactive IoT devices. The ESP8266 is a cost-effective, and very capable WiFi-enabled microcontroller. Like any microcontroller, it can be programmed to blink LEDs, trigger relays, monitor sensors, or automate coffee makers, and with an integrated WiFi controller, the ESP8266 is a one-stop shop for almost any Internet-connected project. 
During this course, the participant will learn the basics of electronics, different types of development boards, interfacing with sensors, wireless networks, accessing the cloud platform, remote monitoring, triggering actions remotely based on logical conditions, and also basic data processing and visualization. The hands-on nature of the course will allow the participant to be a maker and learn things by tinkering with hardware. At the end of this course, the participant will have gained basic knowledge on different elements of IoT space and will be able to develop a basic IoT device quickly and independently to apply in real-life use cases.
In this course participants will be taught how to create an IoT Device and an IoT Mobile App. Arduino Software (IDE) will be used to program the devices. Therefore, participants are required to bring their own laptops and smartphones.

IoT workshop Maker Kit contents

• ESP8266 Wi-Fi Controller Dev Board
• USB Cable
• Temperature & Humidity Sensor
• LEDs
• Jumper Wires
• Resistors
• Bread Board
• Push Buttons

Module 1: Introduction to Internet of Things (IoT)

• Basics of Internet of Things (IoT) Architecture
• What is Open Source and Maker Culture
• Open Source Electronic/IoT Development Boards
• Wireless Technologies & Protocols - WiFi, BLE, Zigbee, LoRA, Sigfox ; HTTP, MQTT

Module 2: Making your first IoT Device

• Introduction to Basic Electronic Components & Your Maker Kit
• Introduction to ESP8266 Hardware
• Introduction to GPIO Pins & Physical Computing
• Interfacing with Sensors and Actuators
• Introduction to Analog and Digital
• Basics of Arduino Software & IoT Programming
• Use ESP8266, LED and Pushbutton to make an IoT Device.

Project 1: Blinking LED (Electronic Hello World!)
Project 2: Control LED using Button

Module 3: Control your IoT Device using a Mobile App

• Connect your IoT Device using Wi-Fi to the Internet
• Download and Install IoT Mobile App
• Controlling your IoT Device with IoT Mobile App
• Different Widgets on the IoT Mobile App : Dashboards, Gauges, Lights, Joystick

Project 3: Remotely Control LED using Mobile App over the internet

Module 4: Remote Monitoring of Sensor Data from IoT Device

• Introduction to Temperature & Humidity Sensor (DHT)
• Connecting DHT to your IoT Device
• Adding a Dashboard Widget in the Mobile App

Project 4: Visualize Temperature & Humidity Readings on your Mobile App

Module 5: Sending Email Alerts from your IoT Device

• Add Email Widget to Mobile App Dashboard
• Configure the logic for Email Alert

Project 5: Sending Email Notification using rules and logic triggers.

Reza Khosravi is the founder and CEO of Skymics Sdn Bhd a High Tech MSC status company in field of IT and Internet of Things Technology. He has over 15 years of experience in IT and Telecomunication. He is the inventor of the C65 embedded device. He graduated from Staffordshire University with MBA degree in IT.

• More than 5 years of experiance in Smart Cities Solutions
• Expert on Embedded System Design, Raspberry Pi and Arduino
• Expert on IBM Blunix and IBM Watson
• More than 3 years of experiance in filed of IoT solutions.
• He is the designer of below IoT Projects in last 3 years.