ESP32 Essentials: Build Your First Smart Device
Learn the essential skills of smart electronics by building an RGB Mood Light. Control colour modes with a button, adjust brightness with a dial, and explore GPIO & PWM using the ESP32.
The IoT Launchpad
The Beginner’s Learning Path to Building Smart Lighting Devices
Course 1Build Your First Smart Device
Use a button and potentiometer to control an RGB LED. Learn GPIO, PWM, and simple inputs.
Course 2Integrating Sensors with ESP32
Use motion and light sensors to auto-activate an LED. Great for safety or automation.
Course 3Hosting Web Interfaces on ESP32
Create a web UI to toggle RGB LED colours in real time via browser.
Course 4Real-Time Dashboards with MQTT
Read ambient light and send data to a live web dashboard using MQTT.
CapstoneSmart Home Sensor Hub
Combine sensors into a battery-powered smart monitor with live web tracking.
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