In this 2 session course, learn the basics of the Internet of Things (IoT) and build an Internet-enabled environmental sensor with a web dashboard. No prior programming or electronics experience is required, but you will need to bring a laptop.

The course will cover the following:

• Basics of IoT: what it is, how is it used, and security and privacy concerns.
• Using Adafruit IO: Adafruit IO is a platform for IoT projects used to communicate, store data, and display dashboards.
• An Introduction to CircuitPython: CircuitPython is a version of the popular Python programming language designed for use on microcontrollers.
• An Introduction to Microcontrollers and I2C: The course will be using an Adafruit Feather microcontroller and a sensor connected via the Inter-Integrated Circuit (I2C) protocol, enabling fast solder-free prototyping.

This is a 2 session workshop. Enrollment is limited and registration is required.

Dates & Location:

• Thursday January 18th from 1:00 - 4:00pm, Room 35-308
• Thursday January 25th from 1:00 - 4:00pm, Room 35-308