A practical guide to building PIC and STM32 microcontroller board applications with C and C++ programming Key Features Discover how to apply microcontroller boards in real life to create interesting IoT projects Create innovative solutions to help improve the lives of people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic Design, build, program, and test microcontroller-based projects with the C and C++ programming language Book DescriptionWe live in a world surrounded by electronic devices, and microcontrollers are the brains of these devices. Microcontroller programming is an essential skill in the era of the Internet of Things (IoT), and this book helps you to get up to speed with it by working through projects for designing and developing embedded apps with microcontroller boards. DIY Microcontroller Projects for Hobbyists are filled with microcontroller programming C and C++ language constructs. You'll discover how to use the Blue Pill (containing a type of STM32 microcontroller) and Curiosity Nano (containing a type of PIC microcontroller) boards for executing your projects as PIC is a beginner-level board and STM-32 is an ARM Cortex-based board. Later, you'll explore the fundamentals of digital electronics and microcontroller board programming. The book uses examples such as measuring humidity and temperature in an environment to help you gain hands-on project experience. You'll build on your knowledge as you create IoT projects by applying more complex sensors. Finally, you'll find out how to plan for a microcontroller-based project and troubleshoot it. By the end of this book, you'll have developed a firm foundation in electronics and practical PIC and STM32 microcontroller programming and interfacing, adding valuable skills to your professional portfolio. What you will learn Get to grips with the basics of digital and analog electronics Design, build, program, and test a microcontroller-based system Understand the importance and applications of STM32 and PIC microcontrollers Discover how to connect sensors to microcontroller boards Find out how to obtain sensor data via coding Use microcontroller boards in real life and practical projects Who this book is forThis STM32 PIC microcontroller book is for students, hobbyists, and engineers who want to explore the world of embedded systems and microcontroller programming. Beginners, as well as more experienced users of digital electronics and microcontrollers, will also find this book useful. Basic knowledge of digital circuits and C and C++ programming will be helpful but not necessary.

Use a low-code programming approach to create event-driven applications from scratch by wiring together hardware devices, APIs, and online services Key Features Discover how you can automate the Internet of Things (IoT) without writing huge blocks of code Learn how to wire together flows using a browser-based visual editor Handle IoT data with little to no coding knowledge Book DescriptionNode-RED is a free and open source flow-based programming tool used to handle IoT data that allows programmers of any level to interconnect physical I/O, cloud-based systems, databases, and APIs to build web applications without code. Practical Node-RED Programming is a comprehensive introduction for anyone looking to get up to speed with the Node-RED ecosystem in no time. Complete with hands-on tutorials, projects, and self-assessment questions, this easy-to-follow guide will help you to become well versed in the foundations of Node-RED. You'll learn how to use Node-RED to handle IoT data and build web applications without having to write complex code. Once you've covered the basics, you'll explore various visual programming techniques and find out how to make sample flows as you cover web development, IoT development, and cloud service connections, and finally build useful real-world applications. By the end of this book, you'll have learned how to use Node-RED to develop a real-world application from scratch, which can then be implemented in your business. What you will learn Understand the history of Node-RED and why you need to learn a flow-based programming tool Use Node-RED to build Node.js-based applications Handle data for IoT devices using Node-RED flows Explore advanced Node-RED features such as connecting repositories and customizing the flow editor Find out what the MQTT protocol is and how it relates to Node-RED Create and publish your own nodes and flows using the Node-RED library Who this book is forThis Node-RED book is for web developers and IoT engineers with some background in JavaScript and Node.js. Although not necessary, familiarity with the concepts of electronics will help you to make the most out of this book.

Learn how you can control LEDs, make music, and read sensor data using popular microcontrollers such as Adafruit Circuit Playground, ESP8266, and the BBC micro:bit Key Features Load and execute your first program with MicroPython Program an IoT device to retrieve weather data using a RESTful API Get to grips with integrating hardware, programming, and networking concepts with MicroPython Book DescriptionMicroPython is an open source implementation of Python 3 that runs in embedded environments. With MicroPython, you can write clean and simple Python code to control hardware instead of using complex low-level languages like C and C++. This book guides you through all the major applications of the MicroPython platform to build and program projects that use microcontrollers. The MicroPython book covers recipes that'll help you experiment with the programming environment and hardware programmed in MicroPython. You'll find tips and techniques for building a variety of objects and prototypes that can sense and respond to touch, sound, position, heat, and light. This book will take you through the uses of MicroPython with a variety of popular input devices and sensors. You'll learn techniques for handling time delays and sensor readings, and apply advanced coding techniques to create complex projects. As you advance, you'll get to deal with Internet of Things (IoT) devices and integration with other online web services. Furthermore, you'll also use MicroPython to make music with bananas and create portable multiplayer video games that incorporate sound and light animations into the game play. By the end of the book, you'll have mastered tips and tricks to troubleshoot your development problems and push your MicroPython project to the next level! What you will learn Execute code without any need for compiling or uploading using REPL (read-evaluate-print-loop) Program and control LED matrix and NeoPixel drivers to display patterns and colors Build projects that make use of light, temperature, and touch sensors Configure devices to create Wi-Fi access points and use network modules to scan and connect to existing networks Use Pulse Width Modulation to control DC motors and servos Build an IoT device to display live weather data from the Internet at the touch of a button Who this book is forIf you want to build and program projects that use microcontrollers, this book will offer you dozens of recipes to guide you through all the major applications of the MicroPython platform. Although no knowledge of MicroPython or microcontrollers is expected, a general understanding of Python is necessary to get started with this book.

Create and program Internet of Things projects using the Espressif ESP32. Key Features Getting to know the all new powerful EPS32 boards and build interesting Internet of Things projects Configure your ESP32 to the cloud technologies and explore the networkable modules that will be utilised in your IoT projects A step-by-step guide that teaches you the basic to advanced IoT concepts with ESP32 Book DescriptionESP32 is a low-cost MCU with integrated Wi-Fi and BLE. Various modules and development boards-based on ESP32 are available for building IoT applications easily. Wi-Fi and BLE are a common network stack in the Internet of Things application. These network modules can leverage your business and projects needs for cost-effective benefits. This book will serve as a fundamental guide for developing an ESP32 program. We will start with GPIO programming involving some sensor devices. Then we will study ESP32 development by building a number of IoT projects, such as weather stations, sensor loggers, smart homes, Wi-Fi cams and Wi-Fi wardriving. Lastly, we will enable ESP32 boards to execute interactions with mobile applications and cloud servers such as AWS. By the end of this book, you will be up and running with various IoT project-based ESP32 chip. What you will learn Understand how to build a sensor monitoring logger Create a weather station to sense temperature and humidity using ESP32 Build your own W-iFi wardriving with ESP32. Use BLE to make interactions between ESP32 and Android Understand how to create connections to interact between ESP32 and mobile applications Learn how to interact between ESP32 boards and cloud servers Build an IoT Application-based ESP32 board Who this book is forThis book is for those who want to build a powerful and inexpensive IoT projects using the ESP32.Also for those who are new to IoT, or those who already have experience with other platforms such as Arduino, ESP8266, and Raspberry Pi.

Build a strong and efficient IoT infrastructure at industrial and enterprise level by mastering Industrial IoT network Key Features Gain hands-on experience working with industrial architecture Explore the potential of cloud-based Industrial IoT platforms, analytics, and protocols Improve business models and transform your workforce with Industry 4.0 Book DescriptionWe live in an era where advanced automation is used to achieve accurate results. To set up an automation environment, you need to first configure a network that can be accessed anywhere and by any device. This book is a practical guide that helps you discover the technologies and use cases for Industrial Internet of Things (IIOT). Hands-On Industrial Internet of Things takes you through the implementation of industrial processes and specialized control devices and protocols. You'll study the process of identifying and connecting to different industrial data sources gathered from different sensors. Furthermore, you'll be able to connect these sensors to cloud network, such as AWS IoT, Azure IoT, Google IoT, and OEM IoT platforms, and extract data from the cloud to your devices. As you progress through the chapters, you'll gain hands-on experience in using open source Node-Red, Kafka, Cassandra, and Python. You will also learn how to develop streaming and batch-based Machine Learning algorithms. By the end of this book, you will have mastered the features of Industry 4.0 and be able to build stronger, faster, and more reliable IoT infrastructure in your Industry. What you will learn Explore industrial processes, devices, and protocols Design and implement the I-IoT network flow Gather and transfer industrial data in a secure way Get to grips with popular cloud-based platforms Understand diagnostic analytics to answer critical workforce questions Discover the Edge device and understand Edge and Fog computing Implement equipment and process management to achieve business-specific goals Who this book is forIf you're an IoT architect, developer, or stakeholder working with architectural aspects of Industrial Internet of Things, this book is for you.