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The Ultimate Guide to IoT with Raspberry Pi and Python -2024

Name: The Ultimate Guide to IoT with Raspberry Pi and Python -2024
Rating: 4.3 (203 reviews)

Hands-On Raspberry Pi Projects: Unleash Your Creativity with Python, Linux, GPIO, Thingspeak, AWS IoT Core, IFTTT,Twilio

Created byBapuji Kanaparthi

Last updated 10/2024

English

What you'll learn

Quick start Building IoT Projects using Raspberry Pi and Python
Raspberry Pi Setup, Raspberry Pi OS Installation, Networking and Linux Commands
Design IoT Devices using Thingspeak Platform, Raspberry Pi and Python
Interfacing Hardware with Raspberry Pi - LEDs, Buzzer, DHT11 Sensor, and PIR Motion sensor
Master Python Programming on Raspberry Pi - Variables, Loops, Conditional Statements and More
Controlling Various Actuators and sensing physical quantities
IoT Cloud Platforms: Thingspeak Cloud, AWS IoT Core
Sending Twitter Notifications
Sending Email Alerts or Notifications based on motion using Raspberry Pi, PIR Sensor and IFTTT

Course content

13 sections • 124 lectures • 10h 9m total length

Introduction1:01
Comprehensive Hardware Specifications for the course1:25
What is Raspberry Pi4:15
Introduction to Raspberry Pi Board7:22
Powering the Raspberry Pi Board3:20
Installing Raspberry Pi OS Part-18:37
Discover the range of Raspberry Pi operating systems and install Raspberry Pi OS, the Debian-based option, by flashing its image to an SD card with SD Card Formatter and Etcher.
Software Download Links for OS Installation0:36
Installing Raspberry Pi OS Part-26:46
Format the SD card, flash the Raspberry Pi OS image with balenaEtcher, and validate the process. Then insert the card into the Raspberry Pi and power it up.
Computer using Raspberry Pi Part-13:22
Set up a Raspberry Pi by flashing the SD card with Raspberry Pi OS, connect keyboard, mouse, and monitor via USB and HDMI, then power to boot into the desktop.
Computer using Raspberry Pi Part-26:26
Raspberry Pi Configuration13:35
Networking in Raspberry Pi3:23
Connect a Raspberry Pi to the internet using Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or Bluetooth to enable access for internet of things projects. Configure Ethernet via DHCP and access the Pi with VNC.
WiFi Networking2:46
Quiz on Getting Started with Raspberry Pi

Introduction1:20
Linux Commands Part-14:02
Learn to use the LXTerminal on Raspberry Pi to run Linux commands, navigate the file system, and list or edit files with pwd and ls.
Linux Commands Part-25:24
Learn to manage directories and files with Linux commands: mkdir, cd, pwd, ls, and use nano and cat to create and view hello.txt.
Linux Commands Part-36:19
Linux File System Part-19:16
Navigate the Linux file system on Raspberry Pi, from root to bin and boot, explore /dev, /etc, fonts, home, lib, and /proc to understand files, configurations, and device drivers.
Linux File System Part-29:47
Working with Text5:46
Discover text editors on the Raspberry Pi OS, from simple editors to Thonny Python IDEs, and learn to create, save, and run Python, C, and Java files.
Nano Editor7:18
Master the Nano text editor in the Linux terminal to create, edit, run, save, and search text files using shortcuts like Ctrl+O, Ctrl+X, Ctrl+K, Ctrl+U, and Ctrl+W.
GNU Nano Editor documentation0:15
Virtual Network Computing2:23
VNC Resources0:05
VNC Installation in Raspberry Pi5:14
Install and enable VNC on the Raspberry Pi and your computer using VNC Viewer, then connect remotely by IP and log in with pi and raspberry after enabling interfaces.
VNC Remote File Transfer2:42
Discover how to transfer files between a Raspberry Pi and a computer with VNC file transfer, including connecting the VNC viewer and transferring files like hi.py and airQ.
Fetching Files from Web6:06
Remote Access Over Internet7:52
Super User (Root User)5:37
Use the super user and sudo to act as root on a multi-user raspberry pi, allowing you to modify system files and install or remove software. Practice commands like apt-get install arduino and apt-get remove scrot, including handling permission denied and the need to become super user for system changes.
Quiz on Introduction to Raspberry Pi OS

Introduction1:22
Introduction to Python Programming6:19
Study python's simple syntax and open-source ethos, and how it powers IoT, web apps, and machine learning with libraries like scikit-learn and frameworks like Django or Flask.
Python Programming Resources0:05
Python Variables Part-16:49
Explore Python variables and data types, including integers, strings, and lists, while comparing Python 2 and Python 3 on Raspberry Pi; learn immutable versus mutable types.
Python Variables Part-211:02
Learn how to declare and inspect Python variables on Raspberry Pi, including integers, floats, and strings. Explore type casting, type errors, and basic string operations like indexing and len.
Input Output Functions11:18
Discover how Python handles input and output with input() and print(), convert user strings to integers using int(), and perform arithmetic like A + B with prompts.
Arithmetic Operators11:36
Learn Python arithmetic operators including +, -, *, /, floor division //, %, and **, and build a simple add two numbers program using input prompts.
Write a python program to find the sum of two numbers Code0:06
Comparison and Logical Operators10:06
Conditional Statements Part-112:00
Explore Python if-else conditional statements for decision making in IoT with Raspberry Pi, with hands-on examples like positive vs negative numbers and square vs rectangle checks.
Write a python program to determine whether a number is positive or negative0:05
Conditional Statements Part-213:33
Apply python conditional statements to determine even or odd numbers using the modulo operator, then use if, elif, and else to find the maximum of three numbers.
Write a Python program to check if a number is odd or even (Code)0:05
Write a Python program to find the maximum of three numbers (Code)0:09
For Loops Part-111:30
Write a Python program to iterate through a tuple. (Code)0:11
Write a Python program to iterate through a string (Code)0:03
Write a Python program to access dictionary elements using a For Loop (Code)0:05
For Loops Part-214:34
Learn to use the range function to drive for loops in python, with start, stop, and step. Apply it to print hello world and sum the first n natural numbers.
For Loop using range function (Code)0:03
Write a Python Program to find the sum of the first n natural numbers!0:07
For Loops Part-36:38
Learn to write a Python program that computes factorials, handling negative inputs, the zero case (0! = 1), and positive numbers with a for loop.
Write a python program to find the factorial of a number (Code)0:10
Python Programming Quiz

Introduction to section1:26
RPi.GPIO Module: To control GPIOs17:16
RPi.GPIO Module documentation0:05
Blinking LED11:20
Interface an LED with a Raspberry Pi and write a Python program to blink GPIO21 (pin 40) using a resistor and ground, looping HIGH and LOW with time.sleep delays.
Blinking LED Code0:08
Traffic Lights Control System Part-16:28
Build a traffic light controller with a Raspberry Pi by wiring three LEDs (red, orange, green) with 330 ohm resistors to GPIO pins 36, 38, and 40 on a breadboard.
Traffic Lights Control System Part-27:54
Create a traffic lights program on Raspberry Pi using RPi.GPIO with board numbering, wiring red, orange, and green LEDs to pins 36, 38, 40, and looping with time.sleep(1) in Python.
Traffic Lights Control System Code0:17
Working with Buzzer9:23
Working with Buzzer Code0:07
Quiz on RPi.GPIO Module
Working with DHT11 sensor9:10
Interface the DHT11 with a Raspberry Pi to read temperature and humidity using the Adafruit_DHT library, wiring data to GPIO21 (pin 40) and running a Python script with read_retry.
Working with DHT11 sensor code0:04
Quiz on Working with DHT11 Sensor

Introduction1:26
IoT using Thingspeak Platform Overview3:29
Explore the Thingspeak IoT cloud platform to collect, store, visualize, analyze, and act on sensor data, using MATLAB, HTTP/MQTT, and broad language and hardware support.
Thingspeak Resources0:14
Creating Account in Thingspeak9:32
Thingspeak (HTTP) REST API13:21
Explore how to use the Thingspeak REST API to send IoT data from devices to the cloud via HTTP, and update channel fields with write API keys.
Requests Module (HTTP Library) Documentation0:27
Sending Temperature and Humidity Values to Thingspeak Cloud12:15
Learn to set up a Raspberry Pi with a DHT11 sensor, read temperature and humidity in Python, and send the data to the Thingspeak cloud via an http get request.
Code: Sending Temperature and Humidity Values to Thingspeak Cloud0:16
Sending Alerts or Notifications7:33
Learn to analyze and visualize sensor data with Thingspeak Apps, and automate actions by using React and ThingTweet to tweet when temperature exceeds 34 C.
Visualizing sensor data in APP2:01
Visualize real-time sensor data from Thingspeak in an Android app using ThingView; configure channels with channel id and read api key to view temperature and humidity via Thingspeak REST API.
Quiz on Cloud Data Monitoring using Raspberry Pi

Introduction1:17
Introduction to Smart Applets2:53
Learn about IFTTT based smart applets. Smart Applet in the context of IFTTT refers to a small program or recipe that consists of a trigger and an action. The concept is based on the conditional statement "If This, Then That." For example, you could create an applet that states: "If I post a new photo on Instagram (the trigger), then save that photo to my Google Drive (the action)."
Getting started with IFTTT8:01
You will learn the process of setting up and using the IFTTT (If This Then That) platform for the first time. You will learn creating IFTTT Account, explore various applets, Create Your Own Applet to send weather data to email and Choosing Triggers and Actions.
Weather Data Logging in Google Sheets: IFTTT Applet4:28
Get Disease Outbreak Alerts from WHO: IFTTT Applet3:45
You will learn creating an IFTTT applet to get disease outbreak alerts from WHO (The World Health Organization).

Introduction1:28
Understanding PIR Motion Sensor1:58
Explore how a pir motion sensor detects human infrared energy and converts it into digital signals. Learn its applications in home security, lighting automation, and occupancy sensing.
Interfacing PIR Motion sensor with Raspberry Pi2:18
Learn to interface a PIR motion sensor with Raspberry Pi to create a motion detection system, wiring VCC to 3.3V, the output to GPIO21, and ground to ground.
Motion Detection using PIR sensor3:53
Develop motion detection on a raspberry pi by writing a python program that reads GPIO input from bcm pin 21 for a pir sensor and prints 0 or 1.
Code: Motion Detection using PIR sensor0:05
Sending email alerts based on Motion Detection using IFTTT10:31
Learn to send email alerts on motion detection using IFTTT with a Raspberry Pi and a PIR sensor, wiring Webhooks triggers to Gmail emails, and a Python script using requests.
Code: Sending email alerts based on Motion Detection0:10
Sending Email Alerts using SMTP Protocol9:24
Configure Raspberry Pi to send motion-triggered emails via smtp.gmail.com using Python smtplib with TLS, reading a PIR sensor on GPIO 21, and using app-specific passwords.
Code: Sending Email Alerts using SMTP Protocol0:12
SMTP Protocol Quiz

Introduction to sending SMS Alert using Twilio3:06
Learn to build an IoT home security system with a Raspberry Pi and PIR motion sensor that sends SMS alerts via Twilio when motion is detected.
Creating a Twilio Account5:48
Create a Twilio account to obtain API keys and verify email and phone number, then set up a Twilio phone number to send SMS from a Raspberry Pi with Python.
Installing Twilio Python Library on Raspberry Pi1:34
Install the Twilio Python library on Raspberry Pi using pip or apt-get, then write a Python program to send notifications with python3-twilio.
Python Script to Send Sms Notification0:27
Sending SMS Notification or Alert based on Motion Detection5:37
Develop a motion-detection alert system on a Raspberry Pi by reading a PIR sensor on GPIO 18 and sending sms notifications with Twilio when motion is detected.
Congratulations!1:30
Quiz on Sending SMS Alerts using Twilio API

Introduction2:16
Introduction to AWS IoT Core8:14
Creating Amazon Web Services (AWS) Account9:24
Creating Device in AWS IoT Core8:00
AWS IoT Device SDKs3:09
Explores the AWS IoT device SDKs and how they enable device-to-cloud communication with AWS IoT Core. Demonstrates using the Python SDK on a Raspberry Pi and installing it with pip.
Interfacing DHT11 Sensor with Raspberry Pi0:03
Sending data from Raspberry Pi (IoT Device) to AWS IoT Core12:56
Connect Raspberry Pi securely to AWS IoT Core, read temperature and humidity from a DHT11 sensor, and publish the data to the iotdata topic using the AWS IoT Python SDK.
Python Program: Sending data from Raspberry Pi (IoT Device) to AWS IoT Core5:49
Reading Data in AWS IoT Core4:40
Quiz on AWS IoT Core

Requirements

Computer fundamentals, Programming fundamentals,
You don't need to have prior knowledge on Raspberry Pi or IOT or Python or Linux
A Computer + a Raspberry Pi Board (also works with Raspberry 2 or 3 or 4). Don't have Raspberry Pi, you can use emulator.
A list of hardware components. You can still start the course without those components
An eagerness to learn and advance with the Raspberry Pi

Description

Welcome to the The Ultimate Guide to Internet of Things (IoT) with Raspberry Pi and Python 2023 Course

Unleash the Power of Raspberry Pi, , Python Programming, Internet of Things, AWS Cloud and More.

Course Highlights

Discover Raspberry Pi Basics- Setup, OS Installation, Networking and Linux Commands

Embrace IoT with Thingspeak Platform- Collect, Store, and Analyze Sensor Data

Master Python Programming on Raspberry Pi- Variables, Loops, Conditional Statements and More

Interact with Hardware- LEDs, Buzzer, DHT11 Sensor, and PIR Motion sensor

Embrace Cloud Platforms- Amazon web services, Thingspeak, Real-time Alerts with IFTTT, Twitter, SMTP, Email, and Twilio

Motion Detection Magic- Receive Email Alerts with Raspberry Pi and PIR Sensor

AWS IoT Core- Designing Internet of Things Devices using AWS IoT Core

Are you ready to unlock the True potential of Raspberry Pi? This action-packed course will guide you through the essentials, from setting up your Raspberry Pi board and installing the operating system to leveraging its power for a variety of exciting projects.

Explore the Internet of Things (IoT) with the Thingspeak Platform, allowing you to collect and analyze sensor data in real-time. Get hands on with Python programming, mastering variables, loops, and conditional statements to create powerful programs.

Immerse yourself in hardware interfacing, where you will work with LEDs, buzzers, motion sensors, and the DHT11 sensor to build interactive projects. Dive into cloud platforms like AWS, and automate tasks with real-time alerts using IFTTT, Twitter, Email, and Twilio.

Plus, learn the art of motion detection as you receive email alerts using the PIR sensor.

You do not need any knowledge in programming, electronics, or anything else. To get started, you just need a computer to work from, and a Raspberry Pi board or Raspberry Pi Emulator.

Upon completion of this course, you'll have a solid and confident foundation with your Raspberry Pi, empowering you to embark on your own projects with ease and enthusiasm. Get ready to unleash your creativity and take the first step towards an exciting world of possibilities!

Why This Course?

Are you finding yourself stuck and unsure of where to start with your Raspberry Pi projects? Many online resources may leave you feeling like you've achieved something, but in reality, you've merely copied and pasted code without truly understanding the why behind it.

In this course, we take a different approach. We prioritize teaching you the why behind each concept, empowering you to become an independent and confident Raspberry Pi enthusiast. You'll gain a deep understanding of how things work, enabling you to start your own Internet of Things (IoT) projects without relying on others' code.

Our mission is to equip you with problem-solving skills, fostering an engineer-level mindset. No more feeling dependent on pre-existing solutions. You will be the creator, not just the replicator.

Learn from Internet of Things Practitioner.

By the end of this course, you will have a strong foundation in IoT with Raspberry Pi and Python, ready to embark on exciting IoT projects and conquer new challenges with self-assurance.

Oh, and there is an added bonus a 30 day money back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied. Your satisfaction is our priority.

Unleash your creativity and join this captivating journey of Raspberry Pi mastery

Who this course is for:

Engineers who would like to understand building IoT devices using raspberry Pi and Python
Executives who would like to understand how to work with Raspberry Pi and Programming
Engineering Graduates , Students, IoT Develpers, Hobbyists

The Ultimate Guide to IoT with Raspberry Pi and Python -2024

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Course content

Getting started with Raspberry Pi13 lectures • 1hr 3min

Introduction to Raspberry Pi OS16 lectures • 1hr 19min

Python Programming on Raspberry Pi23 lectures • 1hr 58min

Interfacing Hardware with the Raspberry Pi12 lectures • 1hr 4min

Cloud Data Monitoring using Raspberry Pi10 lectures • 51min

Troubleshooting, Tips, Tricks3 lectures • 3min

Smart Applets using IFTTT - Digital Automation5 lectures • 20min

Sending Email Alerts based on motion detection using SMTP, IFTTT9 lectures • 30min

Sending SMS Alerts or Notifications using Twilio API6 lectures • 18min

AWS IoT Core9 lectures • 55min

Requirements

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