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Internet of Things Programming Projects

By : Colin Dow
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Internet of Things Programming Projects

By: Colin Dow

Overview of this book

The Internet of Things (IOT) has managed to attract the attention of researchers and tech enthusiasts, since it powerfully combines classical networks with instruments and devices. In Internet of Things Programming Projects, we unleash the power of Raspberry Pi and Python to create engaging projects. In the first part of the book, you’ll be introduced to the Raspberry Pi, learn how to set it up, and then jump right into Python programming. Then, you’ll dive into real-world computing by creating a“Hello World” app using flash LEDs. As you make your way through the chapters, you’ll go back to an age when analog needle meters ruled the world of data display. You’ll learn to retrieve weather data from a web service and display it on an analog needle meter, and build a home security system using the Raspberry Pi. The next project has a modern twist, where we employ the Raspberry Pi to send a signal to a web service that will send you a text when someone is at the door. In the final project, you take what you've learned from the previous two projects and create an IoT robot car that you can use to monitor what your pets are up to when you are away. By the end of this book, you will be well versed in almost every possible way to make your IoT projects stand out.
Table of Contents (21 chapters)

Chapter 13

  1. True/false? T.A.R.A.S stands for Technically Advanced Robots Are Superior?

A. False

  1. What is the difference between an active buzzer and a passive one?

A. An active buzzer omits a sound when a DC voltage is applied to it. Passive buzzers require an AC voltage. More coding is required for a passive buzzer. Passive buzzers are more like little speakers and, as such, you can control the sound coming from them.

  1. True/false? T.A.R.A.S has cameras for eyes?

A. False

  1. What does the motor driver board do?

A. Controls the motors

  1. What is the purpose of the Adafruit servo HAT?

A. To drive the servos for the camera mount.

  1. How long should it take to 3D print a wheel brace?

A. 30 minutes

  1. What is the purpose of a robot face?

A. Faces on robots are used as visual cues for humans to pick up on.

  1. True/false? Velcro strips are a great way to secure batteries...