What you’ll learn
- Organize firmware into clear interface, configuration and device-behavior layers.
- Diagnose communication and connectivity failures using reproducible observations.
Proposed course content
5 sections · 11 illustrative lesson records
GPIO and device configuration3 lessons
- Introduction to Embedded Systems with ESP32
Explore structured ESP32 firmware, device interfaces and connectivity with repeatable debugging and integration practices.
Public introduction · Video not supplied - Configure inputs, outputs and pin assignments
Configure inputs, outputs and pin assignments. Module: GPIO and device configuration.
Enroll to access · Video not supplied - Review board-specific voltage and power constraints
Review board-specific voltage and power constraints. Module: GPIO and device configuration.
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Peripheral communication2 lessons
- Explore UART, I²C and SPI with compatible devices
Explore UART, I²C and SPI with compatible devices. Module: Peripheral communication.
Enroll to access · Video not supplied - Check message formats and interface failures
Check message formats and interface failures. Module: Peripheral communication.
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Firmware architecture2 lessons
- Separate hardware drivers from application logic
Separate hardware drivers from application logic. Module: Firmware architecture.
Enroll to access · Video not supplied - Plan state transitions and configuration handling
Plan state transitions and configuration handling. Module: Firmware architecture.
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Networking and resilience2 lessons
- Prototype local wireless messaging
Prototype local wireless messaging. Module: Networking and resilience.
Enroll to access · Video not supplied - Handle disconnects, retries and bounded data buffers
Handle disconnects, retries and bounded data buffers. Module: Networking and resilience.
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Debugging and integration2 lessons
- Use logs and interface checks to diagnose faults
Use logs and interface checks to diagnose faults. Module: Debugging and integration.
Enroll to access · Video not supplied - Document a small sensor-to-network workflow
Document a small sensor-to-network workflow. Module: Debugging and integration.
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Requirements
- Basic C/C++ or equivalent programming experience.
- Familiarity with simple circuits, voltage compatibility and microcontroller inputs/outputs.
Tools and resources
- An ESP32 development board and compatible USB cable.
- Voltage-compatible sensors, a breadboard and connection leads.
- An ESP32-compatible toolchain and code editor.
- A serial monitor and local network inspection tools.
Description
Explore structured ESP32 firmware, device interfaces and connectivity with repeatable debugging and integration practices.
Who this course is for
Programmers developing their microcontroller and firmware skills.
Example practical project
Proposed example: an ESP32 sensor node with structured firmware, local wireless reporting and a documented recovery plan.