About this course: The Raspberry Pi uses a variety of input/output devices based on protocols such as HDMI, USB, and Ethernet to communicate with the outside world. In this class you will learn how to use these protocols with other external devices (sensors, motors, GPS, orientation, LCD screens etc.) to get your IoT device to interact with the real world. Most physical devices use analog signals; however computer hardware is digital so in this class you will learn how these signals are converted back-and-forth and how this must be considered as you program your device. The basic design of a sensor-actuator system will also be covered. You will also learn how to build more sophisticated hardware systems using Raspberry Pi expansion boards to create fun and exciting IoT devices. Please note that this course does not include discussion forums.

Created by: University of California, Irvine

Taught by: Ian Harris, Associate Professor
Department of Computer Science

Basic Info	Course 5 of 6 in the An Introduction to Programming the Internet of Things (IOT) Specialization.
Commitment	4 weeks of study 2-4 hours/week
Language	English
How To Pass	Pass all graded assignments to complete the course.
User Ratings	4.5 stars Average User Rating 4.5See what learners said

Syllabus

WEEK 1

Module 1

This module presents the use of the Raspberry Pi to connect to the Internet, from a user perspective. The first way to use the Raspberry Pi as a networked device is to use it as a general-purpose computer rather than as a programmed IoT device. Using networkin...

10 videos, 4 readings

Graded: Module 1 Quiz

Graded: TCP vs. IP: What's the Difference?

WEEK 2

Module 2

This module introduces the networking socket interface that is used to transfer data across the network programmatically. An essential aspect of the Internet of Things is for your IoT device to send and receive data on the Internet, and the socket interface is...

9 videos, 2 readings

Graded: Module 2 Quiz

Graded: Write a simple web server on your Raspberry Pi

WEEK 3

Module 3

This module focuses on how to have your Raspberry Pi interact with online services through the use of public APIs and SDKs. Many interesting and useful services are available in the cloud and this module describes how to write code that accesses those services...

11 videos, 2 readings

Graded: Module 3 Quiz

Graded: Have your Raspberry Pi Search Twitter

WEEK 4

Module 4

In this module we show how to use the Raspberry Pi to interface with more complicated sensors and actuators. We explore the use of the Raspberry Pi camera module and the use of a servo. The Raspberry Pi camera module is used through the picamera library, which...

9 videos, 3 readings

Graded: Module 4 Quiz

Graded: Connect an LED to your Raspberry Pi

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Rated 4.5 out of 5 of 337 ratings

Very good fundamental information about interfacing.

It is very good!

This course is a great way to learn to program external devices and services using the Raspberry Pi.

Good introduction. Has many small code mistakes and doesn't go too deep into any topic, but at the same time provides a guaranteed way to jumpstart your familiarity with Raspberry Pi. Fun and enjoyable.

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