Esp8266 Robotics Projects

Author : Pradeeka Seneviratne
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-30
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781788396370

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ESP8266 Robotics Projects by Pradeeka Seneviratne Pdf

Build simple yet amazing robotics projects using ESP8266 About This Book Get familiar with ESP8266 and its features. Build Wi-FI controlled robots using ESP8266 A project based book that will use the ESP8266 board and some of its popular variations to build robots. Who This Book Is For This book is targeted at enthusiasts who are interested in developing low-cost robotics projects using ESP8266. A basic knowledge of programming will be useful but everything you need to know is are covered in the book. What You Will Learn Build a basic robot with the original ESP8266, Arduino UNO, and a motor driver board. Make a Mini Round Robot with ESP8266 HUZZAH Modify your Mini Round Robot by integrating encoders with motors Use the Zumo chassis kit to build a line-following robot by connecting line sensors Control your Romi Robot with Wiimote Build a Mini Robot Rover chassis with a gripper and control it through Wi-Fi Make a robot that can take pictures In Detail The ESP8266 Wi-Fi module is a self-contained SOC with an integrated TCP/IP protocol stack and can give any microcontroller access to your Wi-Fi network. It has a powerful processing and storage capability and also supports application hosting and Wi-Fi networking. This book is all about robotics projects based on the original ESP8266 microcontroller board and some variants of ESP8266 boards. It starts by showing all the necessary things that you need to build your development environment with basic hardware and software components. The book uses the original ESP8266 board and some variants such as the Adafruit HUZZAH ESP8266 and the Adafruit Feather HUZZAH ESP8266 . You will learn how to use different type of chassis kits, motors, motor drivers, power supplies, distribution boards, sensors, and actuators to build robotics projects that can be controlled via Wi-Fi. In addition, you will learn how to use line sensors, the ArduiCam, Wii Remote, wheel encoders, and the Gripper kit to build more specialized robots. By the end of this book, you will have built a Wi-Fi control robot using ESP8266. Style and approach A project-based guide that will help you build exciting robotics using ESP8266.

Author : Pradeeka Seneviratne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 1788474619

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ESP8266 Robotics Projects by Pradeeka Seneviratne Pdf

Build simple yet amazing robotics projects using ESP8266About This Book* Get familiar with ESP8266 and its features.* Build Wi-FI controlled robots using ESP8266* A project based book that will use the ESP8266 board and some of its popular variations to build robots.Who This Book Is ForThis book is targeted at enthusiasts who are interested in developing low-cost robotics projects using ESP8266. A basic knowledge of programming will be useful but everything you need to know is are covered in the book.What You Will Learn* Build a basic robot with the original ESP8266, Arduino UNO, and a motor driver board.* Make a Mini Round Robot with ESP8266 HUZZAH* Modify your Mini Round Robot by integrating encoders with motors* Use the Zumo chassis kit to build a line-following robot by connecting line sensors* Control your Romi Robot with Wiimote* Build a Mini Robot Rover chassis with a gripper and control it through Wi-Fi* Make a robot that can take picturesIn DetailThe ESP8266 Wi-Fi module is a self-contained SOC with an integrated TCP/IP protocol stack and can give any microcontroller access to your Wi-Fi network. It has a powerful processing and storage capability and also supports application hosting and Wi-Fi networking.This book is all about robotics projects based on the original ESP8266 microcontroller board and some variants of ESP8266 boards. It starts by showing all the necessary things that you need to build your development environment with basic hardware and software components. The book uses the original ESP8266 board and some variants such as the Adafruit HUZZAH ESP8266 and the Adafruit Feather HUZZAH ESP8266 . You will learn how to use different type of chassis kits, motors, motor drivers, power supplies, distribution boards, sensors, and actuators to build robotics projects that can be controlled via Wi-Fi. In addition, you will learn how to use line sensors, the ArduiCam, Wii Remote, wheel encoders, and the Gripper kit to build more specialized robots.By the end of this book, you will have built a Wi-Fi control robot using ESP8266.Style and approachA project-based guide that will help you build exciting robotics using ESP8266.

Author : Syed Omar Faruk Towaha
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-27
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781788476928

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Building Smart Drones with ESP8266 and Arduino by Syed Omar Faruk Towaha Pdf

Leverage the WiFi chip to build exciting Quadcopters Key Features Learn to create a fully functional Drone with Arduino and ESP8266 and their modified versions of hardware. Enhance your drone's functionalities by implementing smart features. A project-based guide that will get you developing next-level drones to help you monitor a particular area with mobile-like devices. Book Description With the use of drones, DIY projects have taken off. Programmers are rapidly moving from traditional application programming to developing exciting multi-utility projects. This book will teach you to build industry-level drones with Arduino and ESP8266 and their modified versions of hardware. With this book, you will explore techniques for leveraging the tiny WiFi chip to enhance your drone and control it over a mobile phone. This book will start with teaching you how to solve problems while building your own WiFi controlled Arduino based drone. You will also learn how to build a Quadcopter and a mission critical drone. Moving on you will learn how to build a prototype drone that will be given a mission to complete which it will do it itself. You will also learn to build various exciting projects such as gliding and racing drones. By the end of this book you will learn how to maintain and troubleshoot your drone. By the end of this book, you will have learned to build drones using ESP8266 and Arduino and leverage their functionalities to the fullest. What you will learn Includes a number of projects that utilize different ESP8266 and Arduino capabilities, while interfacing with external hardware Covers electrical engineering and programming concepts, interfacing with the World through analog and digital sensors, communicating with a computer and other devices, and internet connectivity Control and fly your quadcopter, taking into account weather conditions Build a drone that can follow the user wherever he/she goes Build a mission-control drone and learn how to use it effectively Maintain your vehicle as much as possible and repair it whenever required Who this book is for If you are a programmer or a DIY enthusiast and keen to create a fully functional drone with Arduino and ESP8266, then this book is for you. Basic skills in electronics and programming would be beneficial. This book is not for the beginners as it includes lots of ideas not detailed how you can do that. If you are a beginner, then you might get lost here. The prerequisites of the book include a good knowledge of Arduino, electronics, programming in C or C++ and lots of interest in creating things out of nothing.

Author : Ramkumar Gandhinathan,Lentin Joseph
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-18
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781838645199

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ROS Robotics Projects by Ramkumar Gandhinathan,Lentin Joseph Pdf

Build exciting robotics projects such as mobile manipulators, self-driving cars, and industrial robots powered by ROS, machine learning, and virtual reality Key FeaturesCreate and program cool robotic projects using powerful ROS librariesBuild industrial robots like mobile manipulators to handle complex tasksLearn how reinforcement learning and deep learning are used with ROSBook Description Nowadays, heavy industrial robots placed in workcells are being replaced by new age robots called cobots, which don't need workcells. They are used in manufacturing, retail, banks, energy, and healthcare, among other domains. One of the major reasons for this rapid growth in the robotics market is the introduction of an open source robotics framework called the Robot Operating System (ROS). This book covers projects in the latest ROS distribution, ROS Melodic Morenia with Ubuntu Bionic (18.04). Starting with the fundamentals, this updated edition of ROS Robotics Projects introduces you to ROS-2 and helps you understand how it is different from ROS-1. You'll be able to model and build an industrial mobile manipulator in ROS and simulate it in Gazebo 9. You'll then gain insights into handling complex robot applications using state machines and working with multiple robots at a time. This ROS book also introduces you to new and popular hardware such as Nvidia's Jetson Nano, Asus Tinker Board, and Beaglebone Black, and allows you to explore interfacing with ROS. You'll learn as you build interesting ROS projects such as self-driving cars, making use of deep learning, reinforcement learning, and other key AI concepts. By the end of the book, you'll have gained the confidence to build interesting and intricate projects with ROS. What you will learnGrasp the basics of ROS and understand ROS applicationsUncover how ROS-2 is different from ROS-1Handle complex robot tasks using state machinesCommunicate with multiple robots and collaborate to build apps with themExplore ROS capabilities with the latest embedded boards such as Tinker Board S and Jetson NanoDiscover how machine learning and deep learning techniques are used with ROSBuild a self-driving car powered by ROSTeleoperate your robot using Leap Motion and a VR headsetWho this book is for If you’re a student, hobbyist, professional, or anyone with a passion for learning robotics and interested in learning about algorithms, motion control, and perception capabilities from scratch, this book is for you. This book is also ideal for anyone who wants to build a new product and for researchers to make the most of what’s already available to create something new and innovative in the field of robotics.

Author : Kyle Markland
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2018-04-04
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781788475693

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Building Smart LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Robots by Kyle Markland Pdf

Build and program smart robots with the EV3. Key Features Efficiently build smart robots with the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 Discover building techniques and programming concepts that are used by engineers to prototype robots in the real world This project-based guide will teach you how to build exciting projects such as the objecta-tracking tank, ultimate all-terrain vehicle, remote control race car, or even a GPS-navigating autonomous vehicle Book Description Smart robots are an ever-increasing part of our daily lives. With LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3, you can now prototype your very own small-scale smart robot that uses specialized programming and hardware to complete a mission. EV3 is a robotics platform for enthusiasts of all ages and experience levels that makes prototyping robots accessible to all. This book will walk you through six different projects that range from intermediate to advanced level. The projects will show you building and programming techniques that are used by engineers in the real world, which will help you build your own smart robot. You'll see how to make the most of the EV3 robotics platform and build some awesome smart robots. The book starts by introducing some real-world examples of smart robots. Then, we'll walk you through six different projects and explain the features that allow these robots to make intelligent decisions. The book will guide you as you build your own object-tracking tank, a box-climbing robot, an interactive robotic shark, a quirky bipedal robot, a speedy remote control race car, and a GPS-navigating robot. By the end of this book, you'll have the skills necessary to build and program your own smart robots with EV3. What you will learn Understand the characteristics that make a robot smart Grasp proportional beacon following and use proximity sensors to track an object Discover how mechanisms such as rack-and-pinion and the worm gear work Program a custom GUI to make a robot more user friendly Make a fun and quirky interactive robot that has its own personality Get to know the principles of remote control and programming car-style steering Understand some of the mechanisms that enable a car to drive Navigate to a destination with a GPS receiver Who this book is for This book is for hobbyists, robotic engineers, and programmers who understand the basics of the EV3 programming language and are familiar with building with LEGO Technic and want to try some advanced projects. If you want to learn some new engineering techniques and take your experience with the EV3 to the next level, then this book is for you.

Author : Marco Schwartz
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-07-29
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781786466679

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Internet of Things with ESP8266 by Marco Schwartz Pdf

Build amazing Internet of Things projects using the ESP8266 Wi-Fi chip About This Book Get to know the powerful and low cost ESP8266 and build interesting projects in the field of Internet of Things Configure your ESP8266 to the cloud and explore the networkable modules that will be utilized in the IoT projects This step-by-step guide teaches you the basics of IoT with ESP8266 and makes your life easier Who This Book Is For This book is for those who want to build powerful and inexpensive IoT projects using the ESP8266 WiFi chip, including those who are new to IoT, or those who already have experience with other platforms such as Arduino. What You Will Learn Control various devices from the cloud Interact with web services, such as Twitter or Facebook Make two ESP8266 boards communicate with each other via the cloud Send notifications to users of the ESP8266, via email, text message, or push notifications Build a physical device that indicates the current price of Bitcoin Build a simple home automation system that can be controlled from the cloud Create your own cloud platform to control ESP8266 devices In Detail The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of objects such as physical things embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and connectivity, enabling data exchange. ESP8266 is a low cost WiFi microcontroller chip that has the ability to empower IoT and helps the exchange of information among various connected objects. ESP8266 consists of networkable microcontroller modules, and with this low cost chip, IoT is booming. This book will help deepen your knowledge of the ESP8266 WiFi chip platform and get you building exciting projects. Kick-starting with an introduction to the ESP8266 chip, we will demonstrate how to build a simple LED using the ESP8266. You will then learn how to read, send, and monitor data from the cloud. Next, you'll see how to control your devices remotely from anywhere in the world. Furthermore, you'll get to know how to use the ESP8266 to interact with web services such as Twitter and Facebook. In order to make several ESP8266s interact and exchange data without the need for human intervention, you will be introduced to the concept of machine-to-machine communication. The latter part of the book focuses more on projects, including a door lock controlled from the cloud, building a physical Bitcoin ticker, and doing wireless gardening. You'll learn how to build a cloud-based ESP8266 home automation system and a cloud-controlled ESP8266 robot. Finally, you'll discover how to build your own cloud platform to control ESP8266 devices. With this book, you will be able to create and program Internet of Things projects using the ESP8266 WiFi chip. Style and approach This is a step-by-step guide that provides great IOT projects with ESP8266. All the key concepts are explained details with the help of examples and demonstrations of the projects.

Author : Catalin Batrinu
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781787285385

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ESP8266 Home Automation Projects by Catalin Batrinu Pdf

Unleash the power of the ESP8266 and build a complete home automation system with it. About This Book Harness the power of the ESP8266 Wi-Fi chip to build an effective Home Automation System Learn about the various ESP8266 modules Configuring the ESP8266 and making interesting home automation projects A step-by-step guide on the ESP8266 chip and how to convert your home into a smart home. Who This Book Is For This book is targeted at people who want to build connected and inexpensive home automation projects using the ESP8266 Wi-Fi chip, and to completely automate their homes. A basic understanding of the board would be an added advantage What You Will Learn Get, compile, install, and configure an MQTT server Use the Wi-Fi connectivity feature to control appliances remotely Control several home appliances using the ESP8266 Wi-Fi chip Control and monitor your home from the cloud using ESP8266 modules Stream real-time data from the ESP8266 to a server over WebSockets Create an Android mobile application for your project In Detail The ESP8266 is a low-cost yet powerful Wi-Fi chip that is becoming more popular at an alarming rate, and people have adopted it to create interesting projects. With this book, you will learn to create and program home automation projects using the ESP8266 Wi-Fi chip. You will learn how to build a thermostat to measure and adjust the temperature accordingly and how to build a security system using the ESP8266. Furthermore, you will design a complete home automation system from sensor to your own cloud. You will touch base on data monitoring, controlling appliances, and security aspects. By the end of the book, you will understand how to completely control and monitor your home from the cloud and from a mobile application. You will be familiar with the capabilities of the ESP8266 and will have successfully designed a complete ready-to-sell home automated system. Style and approach A practical book that will cover independent home automation projects.

Author : Dr. Rajesh Singh,Dr. Anita Gehlot,Dr. Lovi Raj Gupta,Ms. Navjot Rathour,Mahendra Swain,Bhupendra Singh
Publisher : BPB Publications
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2020-02-13
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9789389328523

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IoT based Projects by Dr. Rajesh Singh,Dr. Anita Gehlot,Dr. Lovi Raj Gupta,Ms. Navjot Rathour,Mahendra Swain,Bhupendra Singh Pdf

Create your own IoT projects DESCRIPTIONÊÊ The book has been written in such a way that the concepts are explained in detail. It is entirely based on the practical experience of the authors while undergoing projects with students and industries, giving adequate emphasis on circuits and code examples. To make the topics more comprehensive, circuit diagrams, photographs and code samples are furnished extensively throughout the book. The book is conceptualized and written in such a way that the beginner readers will find it very easy to understand and implement the circuits and programs. The objective of this book is to discuss the various projects based on the Internet of Things (IoT). KEY FEATURESÊÊ Comprehensive coverage of various aspects of IoT concepts Covers various Arduino boards and shields Simple language, crystal clear approach and straight forward comprehensible presentation Adopting user-friendly style for the explanation of circuits and examplesÊ Includes basics of Raspberry Pi and related projects WHAT WILL YOU LEARNÊÊ Internet of Things, IoT-Based Smart Camera, IoT-Based Dust SamplerÊ Learn to create ESP8266-Based Wireless Web Server and Air Pollution Meter Using Raspberry Pi, Smart Garage Door, Baggage Tracker, Smart Trash Collector, Car parking system, Home Automation Windows 10 on Raspberry and know to create Wireless Video Surveillance Robot Using Raspberry PiÊ WHO THIS BOOK IS FORÊÊ Students pursuing BE/BSc/ME/MSc/BTech/MTech in Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. ESP8266-Based Wireless Web Server 2. Air Pollution Meter Using Raspberry Pi 3. Smart Garage Door 4. Baggage Tracker 5. Smart Trash Collector 6. Car parking system 7. Home Automation 8. Environmental Parameter Monitoring 9. Intelligent System for the Blind 10. Sign to Speech Using the IoTs 11. Windows 10 on Raspberry 12. Wireless Video Surveillance Robot Using Raspberry PiÊ 13. IoT-Based Smart Camera 14. IoT-Based Dust Sampler and Air Quality Monitoring System

Author : Marco Schwartz
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-04-27
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781787283558

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ESP8266 Internet of Things Cookbook by Marco Schwartz Pdf

Exploring the low cost WiFi module About This Book Leverage the ESP8266's on-board processing and storage capability Get hand- on experience of working on the ESP8266 Arduino Core and its various libraries A practical and enticing recipe-based book that will teach you how to make your environment smart using the ESP8266 Who This Book Is For This book is targeted at IOT enthusiasts who are well versed with electronics concepts and have a very basic familiarity with the ESP8266. Some experience with programming will be an advantage. What You Will Learn Measure data from a digital temperature and humidity sensor using the ESP8266 Explore advanced ESP8266 functionalities Control devices from anywhere in the world using MicroPython Troubleshoot issues with cloud data monitoring Tweet data from the Arduino board Build a cloud-connected power-switch with the ESP8266 Create an ESP8266 robot controlled from the cloud In Detail The ESP8266 Wi-Fi Module is a self contained System on Chip (SOC) with an integrated TCP/IP protocol stack and can give any microcontroller access to your Wi-Fi network. It is capable of either hosting an application or offloading all Wi-Fi networking functions from another application processor. This book contains practical recipes that will help you master all ESP8266 functionalities. You will start by configuring and customizing the chip in line with your requirements. Then you will focus on core topics such as on-board processing, sensors, GPIOs, programming, networking, integration with external components, and so on. We will also teach you how to leverage Arduino using the ESP8266 and you'll learn about its libraries, file system, OTA updates, and so on. The book also provide recipes on web servers, testing, connecting with the cloud, and troubleshooting techniques. Programming aspects include MicroPython and how to leverage it to get started with the ESP8266. Towards the end, we will use these concepts and create an interesting project (IOT). By the end of the book, readers will be proficient enough to use the ESP8266 board efficiently. Style and approach This recipe-based book will teach you to build projects using the ESP8266.

Author : Backstop Media,Rick Waldron,Pawel Szymczykowski,Raquel Velez,Julian David Duque,Anna Gerber,Emily Rose,Susan Hinton,Jonathan Beri,Donovan Buck,Sara Gorecki,Kassandra Perch,Andrew Fisher,David Resseguie,Lyza Danger Gardner,Bryan Hughes
Publisher : Maker Media, Inc.
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2015-04-13
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781457186912

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JavaScript Robotics by Backstop Media,Rick Waldron,Pawel Szymczykowski,Raquel Velez,Julian David Duque,Anna Gerber,Emily Rose,Susan Hinton,Jonathan Beri,Donovan Buck,Sara Gorecki,Kassandra Perch,Andrew Fisher,David Resseguie,Lyza Danger Gardner,Bryan Hughes Pdf

JavaScript Robotics is on the rise. Rick Waldron, the lead author of this book and creator of the Johnny-Five platform, is at the forefront of this movement. Johnny-Five is an open source JavaScript Arduino programming framework for robotics. This book brings together fifteen innovative programmers, each creating a unique Johnny-Five robot step-by-step, and offering tips and tricks along the way. Experience with JavaScript is a prerequisite.

Author : Pradeeka Seneviratne
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-05-28
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781788997065

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Hands-On Internet of Things with Blynk by Pradeeka Seneviratne Pdf

Connect things to create amazing IoT applications in minutes Key Features Use Blynk cloud and Blynk server to connect devices Build IoT applications on Android and iOS platforms A practical guide that will show how to connect devices using Blynk and Raspberry Pi 3 Book Description Blynk, known as the most user-friendly IoT platform, provides a way to build mobile applications in minutes. With the Blynk drag-n-drop mobile app builder, anyone can build amazing IoT applications with minimal resources and effort, on hardware ranging from prototyping platforms such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi 3 to industrial-grade ESP8266, Intel, Sierra Wireless, Particle, Texas Instruments, and a few others. This book uses Raspberry Pi as the main hardware platform and C/C++ to write sketches to build projects. The first part of this book shows how to set up a development environment with various hardware combinations and required software. Then you will build your first IoT application with Blynk using various hardware combinations and connectivity types such as Ethernet and Wi-Fi. Then you'll use and configure various widgets (control, display, notification, interface, time input, and some advanced widgets) with Blynk App Builder to build applications. Towards the end, you will learn how to connect with and use built-in sensors on Android and iOS mobile devices. Finally you will learn how to build a robot that can be controlled with a Blynk app through the Blynk cloud and personal server. By the end of this book, you will have hands-on experience building IoT applications using Blynk. What you will learn Build devices using Raspberry Pi and various sensors and actuators Use Blynk cloud to connect and control devices through the Blynk app builder Connect devices to Blynk cloud and server through Ethernet and Wi-Fi Make applications using Blynk app builder on Android and iOS platforms Run Blynk personal server on the Windows, MAC, and Raspberry Pi platforms Who this book is for This book is targeted at any stakeholder working in the IoT sector who wants to understand how Blynk works and build exciting IoT projects. Prior understanding of Raspberry Pi, C/C++, and electronics is a must.

Author : Shantanu Bhadoria,Ruben Oliva Ramos
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2017-11-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781783283880

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Raspberry Pi 3 Home Automation Projects by Shantanu Bhadoria,Ruben Oliva Ramos Pdf

“With futuristic homes on the rise, learn to control and automate the living space with intriguing IoT projects.” About This Book Build exciting (six) end-to-end home automation projects with Raspberry Pi 3, Seamlessly communicate and control your existing devices and build your own home automation system, Automate tasks in your home through projects that are reliable and fun Who This Book Is For This book is for all those who are excited about building home automation systems with Raspberry Pi 3. It's also for electronic hobbyists and developers with some knowledge of electronics and programming. What You Will Learn Integrate different embedded microcontrollers and development boards like Arduino, ESP8266, Particle Photon and Raspberry Pi 3, creating real life solutions for day to day tasks and home automation Create your own magic mirror that lights up with useful information as you walk up to it Create a system that intelligently decides when to water your garden and then goes ahead and waters it for you Use the Wi-fi enabled Adafruit ESP8266 Huzzah to create your own networked festive display lights Create a simple machine learning application and build a parking automation system using Raspberry Pi Learn how to work with AWS cloud services and connect your home automation to the cloud Learn how to work with Windows IoT in Raspberry Pi 3 and build your own Windows IoT Face Recognition door locking system In Detail Raspberry Pi 3 Home Automation Projects addresses the challenge of applying real-world projects to automate your house using Raspberry Pi 3 and Arduino. You will learn how to customize and program the Raspberry Pi 3 and Arduino-based boards in several home automation projects around your house, in order to develop home devices that will really rejuvenate your home. This book aims to help you integrate different microcontrollers like Arduino, ESP8266 Wi-Fi module, Particle Photon and Raspberry Pi 3 into the real world, taking the best of these boards to develop some exciting home automation projects. You will be able to use these projects in everyday tasks, thus making life easier and comfortable. We will start with an interesting project creating a Raspberry Pi-Powered smart mirror and move on to Automated Gardening System, which will help you build a simple smart gardening system with plant-sensor devices and Arduino to keep your garden healthy with minimal effort. You will also learn to build projects such as CheerLights into a holiday display, a project to erase parking headaches with OpenCV and Raspberry Pi 3, create Netflix's "The Switch" for the living room and lock down your house like Fort Knox with a Windows IoT face recognition-based door lock system. By the end of the book, you will be able to build and automate the living space with intriguing IoT projects and bring a new degree of interconnectivity to your world. Style and approach End to end home automation projects with Raspberry Pi 3.

Author : Nicholas H. Tollervey
Publisher : "O'Reilly Media, Inc."
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-09-25
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781491972717

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Programming with MicroPython by Nicholas H. Tollervey Pdf

It’s an exciting time to get involved with MicroPython, the re-implementation of Python 3 for microcontrollers and embedded systems. This practical guide delivers the knowledge you need to roll up your sleeves and create exceptional embedded projects with this lean and efficient programming language. If you’re familiar with Python as a programmer, educator, or maker, you’re ready to learn—and have fun along the way. Author Nicholas Tollervey takes you on a journey from first steps to advanced projects. You’ll explore the types of devices that run MicroPython, and examine how the language uses and interacts with hardware to process input, connect to the outside world, communicate wirelessly, make sounds and music, and drive robotics projects. Work with MicroPython on four typical devices: PyBoard, the micro:bit, Adafruit’s Circuit Playground Express, and ESP8266/ESP32 boards Explore a framework that helps you generate, evaluate, and evolve embedded projects that solve real problems Dive into practical MicroPython examples: visual feedback, input and sensing, GPIO, networking, sound and music, and robotics Learn how idiomatic MicroPython helps you express a lot with the minimum of resources Take the next step by getting involved with the Python community

Author : Danny Staple
Publisher : Packt Publishing Ltd
Page : 602 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-12
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781839217869

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Learn Robotics Programming by Danny Staple Pdf

Develop an extendable smart robot capable of performing a complex series of actions with Python and Raspberry Pi Key Features Get up to speed with the fundamentals of robotic programming and build intelligent robots Learn how to program a voice agent to control and interact with your robot's behavior Enable your robot to see its environment and avoid barriers using sensors Book Description We live in an age where the most complex or repetitive tasks are automated. Smart robots have the potential to revolutionize how we perform all kinds of tasks with high accuracy and efficiency. With this second edition of Learn Robotics Programming, you'll see how a combination of the Raspberry Pi and Python can be a great starting point for robot programming. The book starts by introducing you to the basic structure of a robot and shows you how to design, build, and program it. As you make your way through the book, you'll add different outputs and sensors, learn robot building skills, and write code to add autonomous behavior using sensors and a camera. You'll also be able to upgrade your robot with Wi-Fi connectivity to control it using a smartphone. Finally, you'll understand how you can apply the skills that you've learned to visualize, lay out, build, and code your future robot building projects. By the end of this book, you'll have built an interesting robot that can perform basic artificial intelligence operations and be well versed in programming robots and creating complex robotics projects using what you've learned. What you will learn Leverage the features of the Raspberry Pi OS Discover how to configure a Raspberry Pi to build an AI-enabled robot Interface motors and sensors with a Raspberry Pi Code your robot to develop engaging and intelligent robot behavior Explore AI behavior such as speech recognition and visual processing Find out how you can control AI robots with a mobile phone over Wi-Fi Understand how to choose the right parts and assemble your robot Who this book is for This second edition of Learn Robotics Programming is for programmers, developers, and robotics enthusiasts who want to develop a fully functional robot and leverage AI to build interactive robots. Basic knowledge of the Python programming language will help you understand the concepts covered in this robot programming book more effectively.

Author : Dogan Ibrahim,Ahmet Ibrahim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1907920625

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ESP8266 and Micropython by Dogan Ibrahim,Ahmet Ibrahim Pdf