Description
AWS IoT Core for Beginners: Connect ESP32 & Build Real-World IoT Projects
Course Overview:This course helps beginners learn how to connect microcontrollers (like ESP32) to AWS IoT Core, send/receive messages via MQTT, and build smart IoT applications. No prior AWS or embedded experience is needed — everything is explained from scratch.
Target Audience
Beginners in IoT or AWS
Engineering students
Developers looking to get started with cloud + hardware Makers and hobbyists
Course Structure:
SECTION 1: Introduction to IoT and AWS IoT Core
What is IoT? Real-world use cases
Introduction to AWS IoT Core
Why AWS for IoT projects
Course overview and required tools
SECTION 2 :Setting Up the Environment
Create an AWS Free Tier account safelyInstall Arduino IDE for ESP32Install drivers, board packages (ESP32)Test ESP32 with a basic sketch (Blink)
SECTION 3: AWS IoT Core Basics
Understanding IoT Core architecture (Thing, Certificate, Policy)
Registering a new Thing
Creating and attaching certificates & policies
Understanding IoT endpoints
SECTION 4: Connect ESP32 to AWS IoT Core
Install PubSubClient and WiFiClientSecure libraries
Code: Connect ESP32 to Wi-Fi and AWS IoT
Upload and test MQTT message from ESP32 to AWS
SECTION 5: Bi-Directional Communication
Subscribe ESP32 to AWS topic
Send command from AWS IoT Core to ESP32 (e.g., LED ON/OFF)
Use AWS MQTT Test Client
SECTION 6: Real-World Project #1: Smart Home Switch
Project demo overview
Wiring and code explanation
Deploy and test
SECTION 7: Android App for Smart Home Control (AWS IoT Core SDK) — In Progress
Section Outcome:
Students will build an Android App that communicates with AWS IoT Core to control a smart home switch (Light ON/OFF).
This extends the real hardware project into a mobile app project — completing the IoT ecosystem.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.