Learn Bits and Bytes of Raspberry Pi & IoT using Node-RED

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this comprehensive course, you’ll dive into the world of Raspberry Pi and IoT, learning to leverage Node-RED for building and deploying IoT solutions. You’ll gain hands-on experience in interfacing sensors, controlling relays, and creating interactive flows that integrate hardware and software seamlessly. By understanding Raspberry Pi fundamentals and learning to work with Node-RED, you’ll be able to design robust IoT systems that can collect and analyze real-time data. The journey begins with the installation and setup of Node-RED on Windows, followed by an introduction to the Raspberry Pi hardware and software. You’ll explore how to interface with LEDs, relays, and sensors such as SenseHAT and DHT11/DHT22, using Node-RED for processing and managing data. Additionally, you’ll gain insights into cloud platforms like ThingSpeak and MQTT to transmit data remotely. This course also covers the essentials of automating and monitoring devices using real-world tools like Adafruit IO. This course is ideal for beginners interested in IoT and Raspberry Pi. No prior experience in programming or electronics is required. If you’re curious about creating interactive hardware projects or automating IoT systems, this course will give you the foundational knowledge to build your own smart devices. By the end of the course, you will be able to set up and configure Raspberry Pi hardware, integrate various sensors using Node-RED, and build IoT solutions that connect to cloud services and MQTT brokers for remote monitoring and control.