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Exploring the ESP32, Sparkfun and the Cayenne IOT Platform

This course is meant for anyone who wants to hone their hands-on electronics prototyping and coding skills and learn prototyping with one of the most popular IoT development boards.

Venkatesh Varadachari
Venkatesh Varadachari
Data Science | core | 2 hours |   Published: Nov 2021
In partnership with:  Coursera

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Overview

1.2KSTUDENTS*
94%RECOMMEND*

This course includes:

  • 2+ hours of on-demand video
  • 4 modules
  • Core level
  • Direct access/chat with the instructor
  • 100% self-paced online
  • Many downloadable resources
  • Shareable certificate of completion
This course is meant for anyone who wants to hone their hands-on electronics prototyping and coding skills.  If you are an engineer who wants to start prototyping with one of the most popular IOT development boards or an hobbyist looking to enter into the world of the Internet of Things, you will find this course very useful.  This course gives equal importance to both the projects as well as the concepts. 

Skills You Will Gain

ESP32
IOT

Learning Outcomes (At the end of this program you will be able to)

  • ESP32 
  • Internet of Things 
  • Home Automation 

Prerequisites

  • Exposure to basic electronics 
  • Familiarity with Arduino Programming and the Arduino IDE 

Who Should Attend

  • Engineers who want to learn ESP32, the #1 chip for rapid prototyping of IoT solutions 
  • Hobbyists who want to get started with Internet of Things 
  • Anyone with curiosity and interest in Internet of Things 

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*Where courses have been offered multiple times, the “# Students” includes all students who have enrolled. The “%Recommended” shown is also based on this data.
1Welcome to the course!
2Module 01: Getting started with the ESP32
3Module 02: Connecting to the Thing Wireless
4Module 03: Introduction to Cayenne with the Thing
5Module 04: Smart Hallway Project with the Thing

Segment - 05 - Understanding Bluetooth Low Energy and Wi-Fi

Segment - 06 - Establishing BLE Connection with the Thing

Segment - 07 - BLE Server and Client Communication

Segment - 08 - Establishing Wi-Fi connection with the Thing

Segment - 09 - Understanding RSSI and measuring Signal Strength

About this course: Overview, Learning Outcomes, Who Should Enroll...

Segment - 10 - Introduction to MQTT

Segment - 12 - Setting the Message rate and creating a custom widget

Segment - 11 - Interfacing the Thing to Cayenne

Segment - 13 - Actuating the onboard LED and using Triggers

Segment - 14 - Using Trigger Notification and Scheduling an Event

Segment - 01 - Getting to know your ESP32

Segment - 02 - Exploring the Sparkfun ESP32 Thing

Segment - 03 - Hooking up the Sparkfun ESP32 Thing to the Arduino IDE

Segment - 04 - Working with the On Board sensors on the Thing

Segment - 15 - Interfacing PIR sensors with the Thing

Segment - 16 - Interfacing a Relay with the Thing

Segment - 17 - Interfacing the Relay setup with Cayenne and creating a Project

Segment - 18 - Integrating the PIR setup and Relay setup using Triggers

Segment - 19 - Setting up notification SMS using IFTTT

Segment - 20 - Conclusion

Venkatesh Varadachari

Venkatesh Varadachari

Venkatesh brings a rich background in trading and portfolio management, with deep expertise in Non-Japan Asia markets. His experience spans a wide range of asset classes, including equities, foreign exchange, and interest rates. Having worked in roles from proprietary trading to hedge fund management, Venkatesh possesses a profound understanding of market microstructure and risk management.

His hands-on experience enables him to provide valuable insights into both linear and nonlinear derivatives, with a strong focus on practical application rather than just theoretical concepts. Throughout his career, he has managed long/short trading books using advanced quantitative algorithms and overseen multi-asset portfolios, showcasing his ability to navigate complex financial environments with precision.

Venkatesh’s trading experience covers a diverse set of markets across Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, India, and the Philippines, giving him a truly global perspective on financial strategies and market dynamics. Beyond his professional trading roles, he is also committed to advancing financial education. As a co-founder of educational platforms, he aims to deliver high-quality financial knowledge and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning. His dedication to bridging the gap between theory and practice ensures that learners gain a comprehensive and actionable understanding of finance.

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