Internet of Things Programming Projects, 2nd Edition [Repost]

Unleash the potential of IoT by creating weather indicators, information displays, alarm systems, and a vision recognition-enabled robot car

Key Features

• Get to grips with the Raspberry Pi ecosystem and its role in IoT development
• Integrate cutting-edge technologies such as MQTT, LoRa, and ROS for advanced IoT applications
• Achieve superior control in your robot car with vision recognition and the power of ROS

Book Description

Renowned for its versatility, affordability, and active community support, Raspberry Pi is at the forefront of IoT development. Unlock the vast potential of Raspberry Pi and Raspberry Pi Pico by learning how to develop practical projects with this updated edition of Internet of Things Programming Projects.

Written by an expert programmer who’s worked for some of Canada’s largest companies, this book starts with foundational concepts and practical exercises such as building a basic weather indicator, and gradually progressed toward more complex projects. You’ll get to grips with coding nuances and web service integrations that will help you create a sophisticated IoT robot car equipped with motor control, wireless communication, and sensor amalgamation. The book also explores LoRa technology, a game-changer for long-range, low-power communication in your projects, and delves into robot car development by implementing the Robot Operating System (ROS) for advanced control and coordination.

Through clear, step-by-step instructions and insightful explanations, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to develop innovative IoT solutions for real-world applications. By the end of the book, you’ll have mastered the intricacies of IoT programming, from harnessing Raspberry Pi's capabilities to seamlessly integrating external components.

What you will learn

• Integrate web services into projects for real-time data display and analysis
• Integrate sensors, motors, and displays to build smart IoT devices
• Build a weather indicator using servo motors and LEDs
• Create an autonomous IoT robot car capable of performing tasks
• Develop a home security system with real-time alerts and SMS notifications
• Explore LoRa and LoRaWAN for remote environmental monitoring

Who this book is for

This book is for beginners as well as experienced programmers, IoT developers, and Raspberry Pi enthusiasts. With just basic knowledge of IoT, you can dive right in and explore the projects with ease.