IoT with Arduino

Welcome to the “Quick Start to IoT with Arduino, Cloud Services, and Home Automation” course. This hands-on session is designed to introduce you to the exciting world of the Internet of Things (IoT) using Arduino, one of the most popular platforms for DIY electronics. Over three hours, you’ll learn how to collect data from sensors, visualise it on the Arduino IoT Cloud, and integrate this data with Home Assistant to automate everyday tasks in your home. Whether you’re new to IoT or looking to enhance your skills, this course will provide you with the foundational knowledge and practical experience to start building your own IoT projects. By the end of the course, you’ll have a working IoT system that demonstrates the power and potential of connected devices in a smart home environment.

Applicants must have:

• Basic electronics and programming knowledge
• Familiarity with Arduino IDE

LAPTOPS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE

Tuesday 15th October – 9.30am – 12.30pm

Free

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand IoT basics and Arduino’s role.
2. Set up Arduino to collect and send sensor data.
3. Use Arduino IoT Cloud for monitoring.
4. Integrate Arduino with Home Assistant for automation.

Module 1: Introduction to IoT and Arduino (30 minutes)

Topics:

• Overview of IoT and real-world applications.
• Introduction to Arduino and key IoT sensors.
• Basics of Arduino IoT Cloud.

Hands-On:

• Set up Arduino IDE and run a basic sketch.

Module 2: Sensor Data Acquisition (45 minutes)

Topics:

• Connecting and reading data from sensors (e.g., temperature, humidity).
• Sending sensor data to Arduino IoT Cloud.

Hands-On:

• Connect a sensor to Arduino and send data to the cloud.

Module 3: Data Visualization and Alerts (30 minutes)

Topics:

• Creating a dashboard on Arduino IoT Cloud.
• Setting up alerts based on sensor data.

Hands-On:

• Build a cloud dashboard to visualize sensor data and configure alerts.

Module 4: Home Assistant Integration (45 minutes)

Topics:

• Overview of Home Assistant.
• Connecting Arduino IoT Cloud to Home Assistant using MQTT.
• Automating home devices based on sensor data.

Hands-On:

• Integrate Arduino data with Home Assistant and set up a simple automation.

Module 5: Final Project and Wrap-Up (30 minutes)

Topics:

• Design a basic IoT solution integrating all components.
• Discuss advanced IoT concepts and security.

Hands-On:

• Implement a final project with multiple sensors and home automation.

Wrap-Up and Q&A (10 minutes)

• Recap and open discussion.

Applicants must have:

• Basic electronics and programming knowledge
• Familiarity with Arduino IDE

LAPTOPS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR THIS COURSE