MicroPython and the Internet of Things

Course Curriculum

Chapter 1: Welcome

Lecture 1: Welcome

Chapter 2: Hello, MicroPython!

Lecture 1: Introduction to the ESP8266 Development Board

Lecture 2: The Breadboard

Lecture 3: Wiring the Breadboard Power Strips

Lecture 4: Setting Up Your Computer

Lecture 5: Flashing MicroPython with esptool.py

Lecture 6: Using the MicroPython REPL with rshell

Lecture 7: Playing with the On-Board LEDs

Chapter 3: Creating a MicroPython Application

Lecture 1: The MicroPython File System

Lecture 2: Blinking Lights Application

Lecture 3: Buttons

Lecture 4: Input Pins

Lecture 5: A Note on Short Circuits

Lecture 6: Pull-Up Resistors

Lecture 7: Wiring of the Button

Lecture 8: Writing Better Code

Chapter 4: Wi-Fi and the Cloud

Lecture 1: The Two ESP8266 Wi-Fi Interfaces

Lecture 2: The MicroPython WebREPL

Lecture 3: Using a Configuration File

Lecture 4: Sending HTTP Requests

Lecture 5: Setting Up a IFTTT Webhook

Lecture 6: Emulating the Amazon Dash Button

Lecture 7: Reporting Errors

Lecture 8: The Deep Sleep State

Lecture 9: Adding a Debug Mode

Lecture 10: Using an External Reset Button

Chapter 5: Temperature and Humidity

Lecture 1: The DHT22 Temperature and Humidity Sensor

Lecture 2: Obtaining Sensor Readings

Lecture 3: Weather Station Application

Lecture 4: Logging to the Cloud

Lecture 5: Deep Sleep with a Wake Up Alarm

Lecture 6: Extending the RST Pin

Chapter 6: Working with a Screen

Lecture 1: The SSD1306 OLED Screen

Lecture 2: Controlling the Screen from MicroPython

Lecture 3: Displaying Temperature and Humidity on the Screen

Lecture 4: Using Drawing Primitives

Lecture 5: Drawing Images

Lecture 6: Custom Fonts

Lecture 7: The End