Hands-on ESP32 with Arduino IDE: Unleash the power of IoT with ESP32 to build exciting projects with this comprehensive guide

Build a strong foundation in IoT development and take your skills to the next level by mastering ESP32 and Arduino IDE 2.0, learning IoT protocols, and automating your projects

Key Features

• Learn how to Interface ESP32 with various components for IoT projects
• Understand IoT protocols and automation theories with practical examples
• Implement automation and IoT knowledge in ESP32 projects for real-world applications
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

ESP32 is a versatile microcontroller and a great starting point for anyone venturing into the IoT realm, but its configuration and interfacing of sensors can be challenging for new users. Arduino Integrated Development Environment (IDE) simplifies programming, uploading code, and utilization of ESP32 capabilities, enabling users to incorporate it into their IoT projects with ease. This book will help you learn the essentials of sensing, networking, data processing, and applications with ESP32, laying a strong foundation for further IoT development.

Starting with ESP32 and Arduino Ide 2.0 basics, you'll first explore practical implementation examples of interfacing sensors with ESP32. These examples will also teach you how to interface the ESP32 camera and display modules with ESP32. As you progress, you’ll get to grips with IoT network and data protocols, as well as the many options they unlock within IoT applications. The book will also help you leverage your newly acquired knowledge with exciting projects ranging from smart connected devices to data loggers and automation.

By the end of this book, you'll confidently navigate ESP32 projects with newfound knowledge and skills, know what IoT protocol to select for your applications, and successfully build and deploy your own IoT projects.

What you will learn

• Understand the architecture of ESP32 including all its ins and outs
• Get to grips with writing code for ESP32 using Arduino IDE 2.0
• Interface sensors with ESP32, focusing on the science behind it
• Familiarize yourself with the architecture of various IoT network protocols in-depth
• Gain an understanding of the network protocols involved in IoT device communication
• Evaluate and select the ideal data-based IoT protocol for your project or application
• Apply IoT principles to real-world projects using Arduino IDE 2.0

Who this book is for

This book is for electronics enthusiasts, hobbyists, and other professionals looking to design IoT applications utilizing ESP32. While it’s designed to be accessible for beginners, a basic understanding of electronics and some experience with programming concepts is a prerequisite.

Table of Contents

1. IoT with ESP32 using Arduino IDE
2. Connecting Sensors and Actuators with ESP32
3. Interfacing Cameras and Displays with ESP32
4. Implementing Network-Based Protocols with ESP32
5. Choosing the Right Data-Based Protocols for Your ESP32 Projects
6. Project 1 – Smart Plant Monitoring System Using ESP32, Messaging Services, and the Twitter API
7. Project B: Renting out your Parking space
8. Project C: Logging, Monitoring and controlling using MQTT
9. From Arduino IDE to Advanced IoT Development: Taking the Next Steps

Asim Zulfiqar is a blogger and tech content creator who has been writing tutorials on embedded systems and IoT on his blog and YouTube channel, High Voltages. Currently, he is working as a scientific programmer for IoT research projects. He completed his bachelor's degree in electronic engineering at Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology, Pakistan. After that, he completed his Erasmus Mundus joint master's degree program in Photonics Integrated Circuits, Sensors, and Networks at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna (Italy), Aston University (U.K), and Osaka University (Japan).