MicroPython for the Internet of Things: A Beginner’s Guide to Programming with Python on Microcontrollers

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Quickly learn to program for microcontrollers and IoT devices without a lot of study and expense. MicroPython and controllers that support it eliminate the need for programming in a C-like language, making the creation of IoT applications and devices easier and more accessible than ever. MicroPython for the Internet of Things is ideal for readers new to electronics and the world of IoT. Specific examples are provided covering a range of supported devices, sensors, and MicroPython boards such as Pycom’s WiPy modules and MicroPython’s pyboard. Never has programming for microcontrollers been easier. The book takes a practical and hands-on approach without a lot of detours into the depths of theory. The book:Shows a faster and easier way to program microcontrollers and IoT devices Teaches MicroPython, a variant of one of the most widely used scripting languages Is friendly and accessible to those new to electronics, with fun example projects What You'll Learn Program in MicroPython Understand sensors and basic electronics Develop your own IoT projects Build applications for popular boards such as WiPy and pyboard Load MicroPython on the ESP8266 and similar boards Interface with hardware breakout boardsConnect hardware to software through MicroPythonExplore the easy-to-use Adafruit IO connecting your microcontroller to the cloudWho This Book Is For Anyone interested in building IoT solutions without the heavy burden of programming in C++ or C. The book also appeals to those wanting an easier way to work with hardware than is provided by the Arduino and the Raspberry Pi platforms. Front Matter ....Pages i-xxi What Is the Internet of Things? (Charles Bell)....Pages 1-25 Introducing MicroPython (Charles Bell)....Pages 27-57 MicroPython Hardware (Charles Bell)....Pages 59-124 How to Program in MicroPython (Charles Bell)....Pages 125-171 MicroPython Libraries (Charles Bell)....Pages 173-204 Low-Level Hardware Support (Charles Bell)....Pages 205-237 Electronics for Beginners (Charles Bell)....Pages 239-282 Project 1: Hello, World! MicroPython Style (Charles Bell)....Pages 283-313 Project 2: Stoplight Simulator (Charles Bell)....Pages 315-344 Project 3: Plant Monitoring (Charles Bell)....Pages 345-377 Project 4: Using Weather Sensors (Charles Bell)....Pages 379-413 Where to Go from Here (Charles Bell)....Pages 415-431 Back Matter ....Pages 433-445