Internet of Things Programming Projects: Build exciting IoT projects using Raspberry Pi 5, Raspberry Pi Pico, and Python

Unleash the potential of IoT by creating weather indicators, information displays, alarm systems, and a vision recognition-enabled robot carKey FeaturesGet to grips with the Raspberry Pi ecosystem and its role in IoT developmentIntegrate cutting-edge technologies such as MQTT, LoRa, and ROS for advanced IoT applicationsAchieve superior control in your robot car with vision recognition and the power of ROSPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionRenowned for its versatility, affordability, and active community support, Raspberry Pi is at the forefront of IoT development. Unlock the vast potential of Raspberry Pi and Raspberry Pi Pico by learning how to develop practical projects with this updated edition of Internet of Things Programming Projects.Written by an expert programmer who’s worked for some of Canada’s largest companies, this book starts with foundational concepts and practical exercises such as building a basic weather indicator, and gradually progressed toward more complex projects. You’ll get to grips with coding nuances and web service integrations that will help you create a sophisticated IoT robot car equipped with motor control, wireless communication, and sensor amalgamation. The book also explores LoRa technology, a game-changer for long-range, low-power communication in your projects, and delves into robot car development by implementing the Robot Operating System (ROS) for advanced control and coordination.Through clear, step-by-step instructions and insightful explanations, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to develop innovative IoT solutions for real-world applications. By the end of the book, you’ll have mastered the intricacies of IoT programming, from harnessing Raspberry Pi's capabilities to seamlessly integrating external components.What you will learnIntegrate web services into projects for real-time data display and analysisIntegrate sensors, motors, and displays to build smart IoT devicesBuild a weather indicator using servo motors and LEDsCreate an autonomous IoT robot car capable of performing tasksDevelop a home security system with real-time alerts and SMS notificationsExplore LoRa and LoRaWAN for remote environmental monitoringWho this book is forThis book is for beginners as well as experienced programmers, IoT developers, and Raspberry Pi enthusiasts. With just basic knowledge of IoT, you can dive right in and explore the projects with ease.Table of ContentsUnderstanding the Raspberry PiHarnessing Web Services with the Raspberry PiBuilding an IoT Weather IndicatorBuilding an IoT Information DisplayExploring the GPIOBuilding an IoT Alarm ModuleBuilding an IoT ButtonCreating an IoT Alarm DashboardUnderstanding LoRaIntegrating LoRa with the InternetIntroducing ROSCreating an IoT JoystickIntroducing Advanced Robotic Eyes for Security (A.R.E.S.)Adding Computer Vision to A.R.E.S. Read more