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

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 boards * Connect hardware to software through MicroPython * Explore the easy-to-use Adafruit IO connecting your microcontroller to the cloud **Who 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 "Breaking the C-like language barrier to make device programming easy and fast"--Cover