Build Smart Applications with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and ESP32
Discover how easy and exciting mobile app development can be with MIT App Inventor. This hands-on guide takes you from basic concepts to building real-world mobile applications using a simple visual programming approach—no prior coding experience required. You will create IoT and AI-powered apps for Android devices and explore how App Inventor can also be used with iPhones and iPads.
Connect your applications to platforms such as Arduino UNO R4 WiFi, ESP32, Raspberry Pi Pico (2)W and Raspberry Pi 5, enabling you to build smart, connected systems.
Inside the book, you will learn how to:
Build interactive apps using buttons, images, sound, and multimedia
Create text-to-speech and speech-recognition applications
Develop camera-based and location-aware (GPS) apps
Design useful tools such as calculators and educational apps
Work with smartphone sensors like accelerometers and light sensors
Build AI-powered applications, including voice assistants and image-generation features
Send and receive messages, and create communication-based apps
Connect mobile apps to hardware using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Control real devices such as LEDs, motors, and sensors
Designed for beginners, students, and hobbyists, this book focuses on learning by doing. By the end, you will have the skills and confidence to create your own innovative applications that interact with both the digital and physical worlds.
Start building and turning your ideas into reality.
The uArm Swift Pro is a high quality robotic arm that can be used in a wide range of applications. The uArm Swift Pro was developed and optimized for use in education, which means that many packages are already available for open source platforms such as ROS. The uArm Swift Pro has a position repeatability of 0.2 mm and is also equipped with a stepper motor and a 12-bit encoder. These are just a few reasons that make the uArm Swift Pro an excellent choice for educational use. Another great feature is the 3D printing kit that converts the uArm Swift Pro into a 3D printer in less than 1 minute.
The uArm supports the following development platforms/systems:
UFACTORY SDK
Arduino
Python
ROS
GRABCAD
OpenMV
Smartphone App
The smartphone app for iOS is already available in the App Store and enables easy control and monitoring of the robotic arm. The app for Android is in development and will be available soon.
An example of the Machine Vision
The following GIF shows the uArm in combination with the OpenMV Machine Vision Cam M7 and the facial recognition applications that can be implemented in MicroPython.
Specifications
Degrees of Freedom: 4
Repeatability: Up to 0.2 mm
Payload: 500 g
Working Range: 50-320 mm
Positioning Speed: 100 m/s
Position Feedback: 12-bit Encoder
Dimensions: 150 x 140 x 281mm
Weight: 2.2 kg
Included
UFactory uArm Swift Pro Body
Bluetooth & Vacuum Gripper
Downloads
Datasheet
For a limited time, the Joy-Pi Advanced is available in a great-value bundle with a Raspberry Pi 4 (8 GB)!
The Joy-Pi Advanced is a compact and powerful device that allows you to realize your projects quickly and easily. Whether you already have a lot of experience, or next to none, the Joy-Pi Advanced lets you unleash your creativity. Thanks to its compatibility with a wide range of platforms, including Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi Pico, Arduino Nano, BBC micro:bit, and NodeMCU ESP32, you can easily and quickly access your preferred platform.
In addition, the Joy-Pi Advanced features more than 30 stations, lessons, and modules, giving you an unlimited variety of ways to get your projects done. With the self-developed learning center, you can not only improve your skills but also create new projects. The learning center offers a wealth of information and tutorials that will guide you step by step through your projects.
Joy-Pi Advanced is characterized in particular by its intelligent switch units, which allow an extended use of the available pins. A total of three switch units are integrated, each equipped with 12 individual switches that provide precise control of the connected sensors and modules. This system solves the well-known problem of limited pin count that occurs with conventional microcontrollers. The switch units allow you to operate a large number of sensors and modules in parallel by switching them on and off individually. This simulates multiple pin assignment, allowing you to exploit the full power of your projects without compromising functionality.
By combining innovative adapter boards and the micro:bit slot, you can achieve seamless compatibility with a wide range of microcontrollers such as Raspberry Pi Pico, NodeMCU ESP32, micro:mit and Arduino Nano. The specially developed adapter boards are designed to perfectly match the respective microcontroller. By plugging the microcontroller onto the appropriate adapter board and then plugging it into the micro:bit slot, the Joy-Pi Advanced quickly and easily becomes compatible with the different microcontrollers. This allows seamless integration of your preferred platform and the ability to combine the strengths of the different microcontrollers in your projects. This way, you can fully focus on your creative projects without worrying about the compatibility of different microcontrollers. The Joy-Pi Advanced simplifies the development process and gives you the possibility to design your projects flexibly and individually.
Features
Highly integrated development platform & learning center
Fast, easy & wireless combination of various sensors & actuators
Installation option for Raspberry Pi 4
Compatible with various microcontrollers
Self-developed, didactic learning platform for Raspberry Pi & Windows
Specifications
Compatible to
Raspberry Pi 4, Arduino Nano, NodeMCU ESP32, BBC micro:bit, Raspberry Pi Pico
Installed sensors, actuators & components
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Learning platform
Over 40 entries in the know-ledge database, 10 projects, 10 learning tasks, 14 visions
Displays
7-segment display, 16x2 display, 1.8“ TFT display, 0.96" OLED display, 8x8 RGB matrix
Sensors
DS18B20, shock sensor, hall sensor, barometer, sound sensor, gyroscope, PIR sensor, Light barrier, NTC, Light sensor, 6x touch sensor, color sensor, ultrasonic distance sensor, DHT11 temperature & humidity sensor
Control
Joystick, 5x switches, potentiometer, rotary encoder, 4x4 button matrix, relays, PWM fan
Motors
Servo interface, Stepper motor interface, Vibration motor
Measuring & conversion modules
Analog-Digital Converter, Level converter, voltmeter, Variable voltage supply
Other components
RTC real time clock, buzzer, EEPROM memory, infrared receiver, breadboard, RFID reader
Adapter boards
Adapter for NodeMCU ESP32, Arduino Nano & Raspberry Pi Pico, Board connectors for Raspberry Pi & External Boards
Electronic components
Infrared remote control, RFID chip, RFID card, 6x alligator clips, microSD card reader, servo motor, stepper motor, 32 GB microSD card
Components
40x resistors, 3x green LEDs, 3x yellow LEDs, 3x red LEDs, 1x transistor, 5x buttons, 1x potentiometer, 2x capacitors
Other accessories
Screw assortment, screwdriver, accessory storage bag, power supply & power cable, servo mount
Power supply
Built-in power supply: 36 W, 12 V, 3 A Case connector: Small device plug C8
Voltage outputs
12 V, 5 V, 3.3 V, Variable voltage output (2-11 V)
Data buses & signal outputs
I²C, SPI, Analog to digital converter
Battery (RTC)
CR2032
Dimensions
327 x 200 x 52 mm
Included
Raspberry Pi 4 (8 GB RAM)
Downloads
Joy-Pi website
Datasheet
Manual
This bundle gives you everything you need to get started right away with the XIAO ESP32-C3 development board. Learn the fundamentals of the ESP32-C3 and build practical projects with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, sensors, displays, PWM, Deep Sleep, and much more.
Book: Build Smart Projects with the XIAO ESP32-C3 Board
The XIAO ESP32-C3 board combines the ultra-compact form factor of the XIAO series with the full capabilities of the ESP32-C3 chip, including integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. This book is a comprehensive, hands-on guide to getting the most out of this powerful yet affordable development board.
The author takes readers from the fundamentals to advanced projects. Starting with LED blinking and dimming, the book progresses to ADC and PWM for precise sensor interfacing and PWM-controlled lighting effects before moving on to building practical, real-world applications, including:
A Wi-Fi weather station with an OLED display and real-time online weather data
An ultrasonic parking assistant with audible feedback
A refrigerator monitoring probe with climate sensing and Deep Sleep for years of battery operation
A retro Pong game controlled by a touch-free sensor
A microphone-based party app that responds to claps
And much more: lighting control, reaction-time measurement, mains frequency analysis, soil moisture sensing, ambient LED lighting, and 7-segment displays
Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3
Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3 has equipped a highly-integrated ESP32-C3 chip, built around a 32-bit RISC-V chip processor with a four-stage pipeline that operates at up to 160 MHz.
The board equips highly-integrated ESP32-C3 SoC. The chip has been installed with a complete 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi subsystem which means it supports Station mode, SoftAP mode, SoftAP & Station mode, and promiscuous mode for multiple Wi-Fi applications. It works under an ultra-low power state, also supporting features of Bluetooth 5 and Bluetooth mesh. There are 400 KB SRAM & 4 MB Flash on the chip, allowing for more programming space, and bringing more possibilities to the IoT control scenarios.
Applications
Internet of Things
Wearable devices
Health monitoring
Education
Low-Power networking
Rapid prototyping
Specifications
Processor
ESP32-C3 SoC
RISC-V single-core 32-bit chip processor with a four-stage pipeline that operates at up to 160 MHz
Wireless
Complete 2.4GHz Wi-Fi subsystem
Bluetooth Low Energy 5.0/ Bluetooth Mesh
On-chip Memory
400 KB SRAM & 4 MB Flash
Interface
1x UART, 1x I²C, 1x SPI, 11x GPIO (PWM), 4x ADC
1x Reset button, 1x Boot button
Power (Typ.)
Max 3.3 V Output Current: 500 mA Test Condition: BAT Pin Input @ 3.8 V Source Capability: 3 A
Charging current: 380 mA(Fast) / 40 mA(Trickle)
Input voltage (VIN): 5 VInput voltage (BAT): 3.7 V
Deep Sleep Power Consumption
Deep Sleep Mode: 44 μA
Wi-Fi Enabled Power Consumption
Active Mode: 75 mA
Modem-sleep Mode: 25 mA
Light-sleep Mode: 4 mA
BLE Enabled Power Consumption
Modem-sleep Mode: 27 mA
Light-sleep Mode: 10 mA
Dimensions
21 x 17.8 mm
Included
1x Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3
1x Antenna
2x 7-pin header
Downloads
Wiki
Datasheet
This bundle contains:
Book: Build Smart Projects with the XIAO ESP32-C3 Board (normal price: €35)
Board: Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3 (normal price: €10)
50+ Android Apps with Raspberry Pi, ESP32 and Arduino
This book is about developing apps for Android compatible mobile devices using the MIT App Inventor online development environment. MIT App Inventor projects can be in either standalone mode or use an external processor. In standalone mode, the developed application runs only on the mobile device (e.g. Android). In external processor-based applications, the mobile device communicates with an external microcontroller-based processor, such as Raspberry Pi, Arduino, ESP8266, ESP32, etc.
In this book, many tested and fully working projects are given both in standalone mode and using an external processor. Full design steps, block programs, circuit diagrams, QR codes and full program listings are given for all projects.
The projects developed in this book include:
Using the text-to-speech component
Intonating a received SMS message
Sending SMS messages
Making telephone calls using a contacts list
Using the GPS and Pin-pointing our location on a map
Speech recognition and speech translation to another language
Controlling multiple relays by speech commands
Projects for the Raspberry Pi, ESP32 and Arduino using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
MIT APP Inventor and Node-RED projects for the Raspberry Pi
The book is unique in that it is currently the only book that teaches how to develop projects using Wi-Fi and Node-RED with MIT App Inventor. The book is aimed at students, hobbyists, and anyone interested in developing apps for mobile devices.
All projects presented in this book have been developed using the MIT App Inventor visual programming language. There is no need to write any text-based programs. All projects are compatible with Android-based mobile devices. Full program listings for all projects as well as detailed program descriptions are given in the book. Users should be able to use the projects as they are presented, modifying them to suit their own needs.
STmicroelectronics’ wireless IoT & wearable sensor development kit
‘SensorTile.box’ is a portable multi-sensor circuit board housed in a plastic box and developed by STMicroelectronics. It is equipped with a high-performance 32-bit ARM Cortex-M4 processor with DSP and FPU, and various sensor modules, such as accelerometer, gyroscope, temperature sensor, humidity sensor, atmospheric pressure sensor, microphone, and so on. SensorTile.box is ready to use with wireless IoT and Bluetooth connectivity that can easily be used with an iOS or Android compatible smartphone, regardless of the level of expertise of the users. SensorTile.box is shipped with a long-life battery and all the user has to do is connect the battery to the circuit to start using the box.
The SensorTile.box can be operated in three modes: Basic mode, Expert mode, and Pro mode. Basic mode is the easiest way of using the box since it is pre-loaded with demo apps and all the user has to do is choose the required apps and display or plot the measured data on a smartphone using an app called STE BLE Sensor. In Expert mode users can develop simple apps using a graphical wizard provided with the STE BLE Sensor. Pro mode is the most complex mode allowing users to develop programs and upload them to the SensorTile.box.
This book is an introduction to the SensorTile.box and includes the following:
Brief specifications of the SensorTile.box; description of how to install the STE BLE Sensor app on an iOS or Android compatible smartphone required to communicate with the box.
Operation of the SensorTile.box in Basic mode is described in detail by going through all of the pre-loaded demo apps, explaining how to run these apps through a smartphone.
An introduction to the Expert mode with many example apps developed and explained in detail enabling users to develop their own apps in this mode. Again, the STE BLE Sensor app is used on the smartphone to communicate with the SensorTile.box and to run the developed apps.
The book then describes in detail how to upload the sensor data to the cloud. This is an important topic since it allows the sensor measurements to be accessed from anywhere with an Internet connection, at any time.
Finally, Pro mode is described in detail where more experienced people can use the SensorTile.box to develop, debug, and test their own apps using the STM32 open development environment (STM32 ODE). The Chapter explains how to upload the developed firmware to the SensorTile.box using several methods. Additionally, the installation and use of the Unicleo-GUI package is described with reference to the SensorTile.box. This PC software package enables all of the SensorTile.box sensor measurements to be displayed or plotted in real time on the PC.
Ready-to-use devices and self-built Arduino nodes in the 'The Things Network'
LoRaWAN has developed excellently as a communication solution in the IoT. The Things Network (TTN) has contributed to this. The Things Network was upgraded to The Things Stack Community Edition (TTS (CE)). The TTN V2 clusters were closed towards the end of 2021.
This book shows you the necessary steps to operate LoRaWAN nodes using TTS (CE) and maybe extend the network of gateways with an own gateway. Meanwhile, there are even LoRaWAN gateways suitable for mobile use with which you can connect to the TTN server via your cell phone.
The author presents several commercial LoRaWAN nodes and new, low-cost and battery-powered hardware for building autonomous LoRaWAN nodes. Registering LoRaWAN nodes and gateways in the TTS (CE), providing the collected data via MQTT and visualization via Node-RED, Cayenne, Thingspeak, and Datacake enable complex IoT projects and completely new applications at very low cost.
This book will enable you to provide and visualize data collected with battery-powered sensors (LoRaWAN nodes) wirelessly on the Internet. You will learn the basics for smart city and IoT applications that enable, for example, the measurement of air quality, water levels, snow depths, the determination of free parking spaces (smart parking), and the intelligent control of street lighting (smart lighting), among others.
Features
Build in USB to Serial interface
Build-in PCB antenna
Powered by Pineseed BL602 SoC using Pinenut model: 12S stamp
2 MB Flash
USB-C connection
Suitable to breadboard BIY project
On board three color LEDs output
Dimensions: 25.4 x 44.0 mm
Note: USB cable is not included.
Your gateway to IoT and microcontroller programming
With 450+ components and 117 online projects, this comprehensive kit ignites your creativity. The tutorials by Paul McWhorter make learning enjoyable for beginners and advanced users. This kit supports MicroPython, C/C++, and Piper Make, offering diverse programming options.
Explore sensors, actuators, LEDs, and LCDs for endless project possibilities. From home automation to robotics, this kit empowers your tech journey.
Features
IoT Starter Kit for Beginners: This kit offers a rich IoT learning experience for beginners. With 450+ components, 117 projects, and expert-led video lessons, this kit makes learning microcontroller programming and IoT engaging and accessible.
Expert-Guided Video Lessons: The kit includes 27 video tutorials by the renowned educator, Paul McWhorter. His engaging style simplifies complex concepts, ensuring an effective learning experience in microcontroller programming.
Wide Range of Hardware: The kit includes a diverse array of components like sensors, actuators, LEDs, LCDs, and more, enabling you to experiment and create a variety of projects with the Raspberry Pi Pico W.
Supports Multiple Languages: The kit offers versatility with support for three programming languages - MicroPython, C/C++, and Piper Make, providing a diverse programming learning experience.
Dedicated Support: Benefit from our ongoing assistance, including a community forum and timely technical help for a seamless learning experience.
Included
Raspberry Pi Pico W
Breadboard
Jumper Wires
Resistor
Transistor
Capacitor
Diode
Li-po Charger Module
74HC595
TA6586 – Motor Driver Chip
LED
RGB LED
LED Bar Graph
7-segment Display
4-Digit 7-Segment Display
LED Dot Matrix
I²C LCD1602
WS2812 RGB 8 LEDs Strip
Buzzer
DC Motor
Servo
DC Water Pump
Relay
Button
Micro Switch
Slide Switch
Potentiometer
Infrared Receiver
Joystick Module
4x4 Keypad
MPR121 Module
MFRC522 Module
Photoresistor
Thermistor
Tilt Switch
Reed Switch
PIR Motion Sensor Module
Water Level Sensor Module
Ultrasonic Module
DHT11 Humiture Sensor
MPU6050 Module
Documentation
Online Tutorials in 3 languages (EN, DE and JP)
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