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Course Overview

The Internet of Things (IoT) is rapidly transforming how we interact with the physical world, and Raspberry Pi 4 is a powerful, affordable, and versatile device at the heart of many IoT projects. This course explores the synergy between Raspberry Pi 4 and IoT, offering learners hands-on experience with real-world applications. Whether you're a hobbyist, student, or budding IoT developer, learning to integrate sensors, cloud platforms, and automation using Raspberry Pi 4 is essential for staying ahead in today’s tech-driven environment.

This course begins with an introduction to the Raspberry Pi 4, covering hardware essentials and initial setup. It moves on to foundational IoT concepts, including architecture, communication protocols, and security. Learners then explore no-code solutions using Cayenne, implementing sensor-actuator projects and a home security system. The course also introduces ThingSpeak for MQTT-based IoT projects and ends with a weather station capstone project integrating IFTTT for automation.

By the end of the course, learners gain hands-on experience with Raspberry Pi 4 and IoT cloud platforms, building full-fledged, no-code IoT applications from scratch.

What You Will Learn

  • Learn how to use your Raspberry Pi 4 in IoT projects
  • In-depth understanding of fundamental IoT concepts
  • Learn how to use and work with the Cayenne IoT platform
  • Implement a no code project using the Cayenne platform
  • Learn how to use and work with the ThingSpeak platform
  • Implement end-to-end IoT project using MQTT API in ThingSpeak

Program Curriculum

  • What is Raspberry Pi 4?
  • Hardware Overview of Raspberry Pi 4
  • Setting Up the Raspberry Pi 4
  • $7 Million Cybersecurity Scholarship by EC-Council
  • Chapter 1 Quiz

  • Introduction to IoT
  • IoT Concepts Part 1 (Building Blocks & Data Lifecycle)
  • IoT Concepts Part 2 (Architecture & Data Pipeline)
  • IoT Concepts Part 3 (Communication Protocols & Security)
  • IoT Concepts Part 4 (Cloud & Edge Computing)
  • $7 Million Cybersecurity Scholarship by EC-Council
  • Chapter 2 Quiz

  • Introduction to Cayenne
  • Getting Started with Cayenne Part 1: Setup
  • Getting Started with Cayenne Part 2: Dashboard Overview
  • No Code Project Implementation Part 1: Working with a Sensor
  • No Code Project Implementation Part 2: Working with an Actuator
  • $7 Million Cybersecurity Scholarship by EC-Council
  • Chapter 3 Quiz

  • Introduction to ThingSpeak
  • IoT based Home Security System Part 2: Dashboard Configuration & System Implementation
  • IoT based Home Security System Part 3: Trigger Notifications
  • IoT based Home Security System Part 4: Event Scheduling
  • IoT based Home Security System Part 5: Upgrades & Troubleshooting
  • $7 Million Cybersecurity Scholarship by EC-Council
  • Chapter 4 Quiz

  • Introduction to ThingSpeak
  • Getting Started with ThingSpeak
  • In-Depth Understanding of the ThingSpeak MQTT API
  • Example: Project Implementation Using ThingSpeak
  • Overview and Integration of IFTTT
  • Weather Station Capstone Project using ThingSpeak Part 1: Architecture & Working
  • Weather Station Capstone Project using ThingSpeak Part 2: Data Publishing
  • Weather Station Capstone using ThingSpeak Part 3: Subscribing to Data & Receiving Notifications
  • Course Conclusion
  • Chapter 5 Quiz
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Instructor

Venkatesh Varadachari

Venkatesh Varadachari is the founder of MAKERDEMY, a pioneer maker education company headquartered in Singapore. Venkatesh believes that knowledge should be made available to people from all walks of life. Venkatesh also believes in the power of education to transform lives. Venkatesh has an MBA from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore. He also has a degree in Electrical Engineering from Madras University and a master’s in financial engineering from the National University of Singapore

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