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Internet of Things from Scratch

By : Renaldi Gondosubroto
Book Image

Internet of Things from Scratch

By: Renaldi Gondosubroto

Overview of this book

Develop the skills essential for building Internet of Things solutions with this indispensable guide. In an era where industries heavily rely on IoT, this book will quickly familiarize you with its foundations, widespread use, implementation guided by best practices, and the crucial technologies that allow it to work effectively. Starting with the use of IoT in real-life scenarios, this book offers comprehensive insights into basic IoT hardware, protocols, and technologies. You’ll then learn about architecting and implementing solutions such as wireless sensor networks, cloud computing with AWS, and crucial security considerations. You’ll understand how these systems are operated and monitored over time and work with simple to complex, industry-grade systems, adhering to best practices. In later chapters, you’ll be apprised of future IoT trends and strategies to manage the risks and opportunities that come with them. You’ll also get to grips with a diverse set of tools, including hardware such as ESP32 and Raspberry Pi, and software such as Mosquitto and ChatGPT for generative AI capabilities. By the end of this IoT book, you’ll be able to independently build and design complex, industry-standard solutions fully aligned with best practices.
Table of Contents (22 chapters)
1
Part 1: Getting Started with the Internet of Things
6
Part 2: Developing and Optimizing IoT Systems for Smart Environments
11
Part 3: Operating, Maintaining, and Securing IoT Networks
16
Part 4: Delving into Complex Systems and the Future of IoT

Technical requirements

This chapter will require you to have the following hardware and software installed:

  • Hardware:
    • ESP32 microcontroller
    • Passive Infrared (PIR) motion detector
    • Breadboard
    • Jumper wires
    • Smartphone
  • Software:
    • Telegram app
    • Arduino IDE

The Telegram app

Telegram is a cloud-based instant messaging (IM) platform that provides a secure and efficient way for technical users to communicate with a chatbot and receive sensor data. With its support for bots, Telegram allows for automated communication between sensors and the app. The platform’s encryption and privacy features ensure that sensitive information remains secure during transmission, making it an ideal choice for technical users who need to communicate critical data from sensors. Additionally, Telegram’s API and bots make it easy to integrate with other systems and automate workflows. Whether for personal or business use, Telegram provides a flexible and powerful solution for communicating...