
Discover hardware requirements for an IoT project with the ESP32, including the dev kit, DSC 11 temperature and humidity sensor, breadboard, jumper wires, tantalum resistor, and pull-up data connections.
Install Arduino IDE, ESP32 library, Fritzing, Zam, and SAM server, then configure Apache, MySQL, and phpMyAdmin, adjusting httpd and server settings to enable local access and data flow.
Learn to build an ESP32 circuit step by step, placing a breadboard, resistors (220 ohm, 10 kilo ohm), and wiring the sensor with power, ground, and data pins.
Send data from ESP32 by posting value one and value two with a validated api key, then insert the data into a MySQL database and handle connections and errors.
Store sensor data by building a PHP script that connects to a local esp_web database, retrieves reading_time and values, then renders humidity and temperature charts on the dashboard.
Program an ESP32 to read temperature and humidity, connect to Wi-Fi, and post data to a local PHP script over HTTP for visualization on a local website.
Upload code to the esp32 and monitor compilation, correcting directory errors. Verify a 200 http response and view time-based charts on a php-powered dashboard driven by an internet-dependent javascript library.
Build a complete IoT system with ESP32 from sensor to dashboard through a structured, project-based path with hands-on projects, mastering embedded hardware and software design and debugging for reliable devices.
Most courses show you how to connect components.
This course shows you how systems actually work.
If you’ve ever followed an IoT tutorial and felt lost the moment something broke, this course is built to fix that.
Sensor → ESP32 → Database → Dashboard
You will build this system step by step while understanding what each part does and why it matters.
Instead of copying code, you will learn how to read it, explain it, and modify it.
Instead of guessing when something fails, you will learn how to debug it.
This course is designed to take you from confusion to clarity:
from wiring without understanding → to knowing exactly what each connection does
from copying code → to explaining and modifying it
from frustration with errors → to fixing them confidently
By the end, you will have a working IoT project that collects real data and visualizes it online.
More importantly, you will have the ability to build your own versions without relying on tutorials.
What You Will Learn
How a complete IoT system works from end to end
How to connect and read data from sensors using ESP32
How to send and store data in a database
How to visualize real-time sensor data
How to break down and understand code instead of copying it
How to debug hardware, code, and system issues
How to modify and extend your project independently
Requirements / Prerequisites
Basic programming knowledge (any language is enough)
Basic understanding of electronics (recommended, not required)
A computer with Arduino IDE installed
ESP32 and a simple sensor (DHT11 or DHT22 recommended)
Internet connection
Who This Course Is For
Beginners who want to understand IoT instead of just following tutorials
Students in engineering or computer science who want practical skills
Anyone starting with ESP32 and IoT projects
Developers who want to connect hardware with real-world data systems
Who This Course Is NOT For
Advanced IoT engineers looking for complex architectures
Learners who want theory without building anything
People looking for quick copy-paste projects without understanding
Why This Course Is Different
Most courses:
show steps
focus on code
ignore debugging
This course:
explains the system first
builds step by step
teaches you how to think, not just follow
prepares you to fix problems when things break
What You Will Build
A complete IoT system:
Sensor collecting real data
ESP32 processing and sending it
Database storing it
Dashboard displaying it
Then you will modify it to prove you actually understand it.
About the Instructor
Educational Engineering Team
Team of Skilled Engineers Sharing Knowledge with the World
The Educational Engineering Team is a leading force in the Microcontroller Industry, boasting over 13 years of experience in teaching and practical projects. Their courses provide hands-on, real-world knowledge, enabling immediate application in projects and daily life. Led by Ashraf, an educator and Mechatronics engineer, the team is passionate about sharing their collective expertise. With over 250,000 students taught worldwide, Educational Engineering offers comprehensive courses, articles, and online support in various STEM fields. Ashraf's dedication to simplifying complex concepts through engaging content has garnered praise from students globally, making Educational Engineering a trusted resource for aspiring engineers and hobbyists alike.