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ESP32 IoT Development

Harness the power of ESP32 for advanced IoT applications

Intermediate8 weeks3,142 students

Course Overview

Master the ESP32, the powerful successor to ESP8266. This course teaches you how to leverage the ESP32's dual-core processor, built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, and extensive GPIO capabilities to build sophisticated IoT devices. Learn advanced features like deep sleep, over-the-air updates, and mesh networking.

What You'll Learn

Master ESP32 architecture and capabilities
Program with Arduino IDE and ESP-IDF
Implement WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
Use both cores for parallel processing
Implement deep sleep for battery devices
Create web servers and REST APIs
Build mesh networks with ESP-MESH
Implement OTA updates and remote management

Course Curriculum

Module 1: ESP32 Fundamentals

  • 1.1ESP32 vs ESP8266: Key Differences
  • 1.2Development Environment Setup
  • 1.3Understanding Dual-Core Architecture
  • 1.4Memory Management and RTOS Basics

Module 2: Connectivity Features

  • 2.1Advanced WiFi Configuration
  • 2.2Bluetooth Classic and BLE
  • 2.3WiFi Access Point Mode
  • 2.4Simultaneous WiFi and Bluetooth

Module 3: Advanced Programming

  • 3.1Task Management with FreeRTOS
  • 3.2Interrupt Handling
  • 3.3Timer and PWM Control
  • 3.4ADC and DAC Operations

Module 4: Web Technologies

  • 4.1Async Web Server Implementation
  • 4.2WebSocket Communication
  • 4.3SPIFFS File System
  • 4.4Building Progressive Web Apps

Module 5: Power Management

  • 5.1Deep Sleep Modes
  • 5.2Wake-up Sources
  • 5.3Battery Monitoring
  • 5.4Solar Power Integration

Module 6: Advanced IoT Features

  • 6.1ESP-MESH Networking
  • 6.2Over-The-Air Updates
  • 6.3Secure Communication
  • 6.4Industrial IoT Applications

Projects You'll Build

Project 1

Smart Environmental Monitor

Multi-sensor system with web dashboard and mobile alerts

Project 2

BLE Beacon Network

Indoor positioning system using Bluetooth beacons

Project 3

Solar-Powered Weather Station

Battery-efficient outdoor monitoring with deep sleep

Project 4

Mesh Network Controller

Distributed sensor network with automatic routing

Requirements

  • Basic programming knowledge (C/C++ helpful)
  • Understanding of basic electronics
  • ESP32 development board
  • USB cable and computer
  • Basic electronic components

Your Instructor

👨‍🏫

Marco Schwartz

ESP32 Expert & IoT Architect

Marco has been working with ESP32 since its release, developing commercial IoT products and teaching thousands of students. He brings real-world experience from consulting with companies implementing ESP32 in production environments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I learn ESP8266 first?

No need! While ESP8266 knowledge helps, this course teaches ESP32 from the ground up. ESP32 is more powerful and is the recommended choice for new projects.

Which ESP32 board should I get?

We recommend starting with an ESP32 DevKit v1. It's affordable, widely available, and has all the features you need. Specific recommendations are in the first lesson.

Can I use MicroPython instead of C++?

This course focuses on Arduino/C++ programming for maximum performance. However, the concepts apply to MicroPython, and we briefly cover MicroPython options.

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