Course Details
Day 1
Topic 1: Arduino Fundamental
Topic 1.1 Introduction of Embedded Systems and Arduino
- Overview of Embedded Systems
- Applications of Embedded Systems
- Introduction to Arduino Microcontroller
- Serial Communication
Topic 1.2 Introduction to Basic Electronics
- Basic Electronics Concepts
- Digital Input/Output
- Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)
Topic 3 Analog Sensors and Transducers
- Overview of Analog Sensors and Transducers
- Analog Input/Output
- Servo Control
Topic 4 Digital Sensors and Transductors
- Overview of Digital Sensors and Transducers
- Light Activation by Motion Detection
Topic 5 Actuators
- Overview of Actuator Networks
- Stepper Motor Control
Day 2
Topic 2: Advanced Arduino
Topic 2.1: Programming Arduino with Python
- Program Arduino with Python via Firmata Protocol
- Control LED with Temperature and Light Sensors
- Trigger Alert Notifications
Topic 2.2: Motion Detection
- Overview of Motion Detection Applications
- Motion Detection Using Ultrasonic Sensor
- Motion Detection Using PIR Sensor
Topic 2.3: Controlling Motors
- Control DC Motor Speed
- Control DC Motor with Arduino
Topic 2.4: Sending Data to the Cloud
- Create ThingSpeak Cloud Computing Account
- Sending Data to ThingSpeak
Topic 2.5: Mini Smart Home Project
Day 3
Topic 3: Arduino IoT
Topic 3.1 Overview of Internet of Things (IoT)
- What is IoT?
- IoT Components
- Sensor and Actuators for IoT
- Wireless Communication Technologies for IoT
- IoT Applications and Use Cases
Topic 3.2 Collect and Post Data to Cloud
- What is Cloud Computing
- Setup ThingSpeak Cloud Computing Account
- Create a New Channel on ThingSpeak
- Setup Arduino WiFi Shield
- Collect Environmental Data
- Post Data to ThingSpeak via REST and MQTT API
Topic 3.3 Read Data from Cloud
- Create Channel Display Widgets
- Read Data from ThingSpeak using MQTT or REST API
- What is MQTT
- Introduction to Node-Red Visual Programming
Topic 3.4 IoT Data Analytics and Visualization
- IoT Data Analysis on ThingSpeak
- IoT Data Visualization on ThingSpeak
- Node-Red Dashboard
Topic 3.5 IoT Data Processing and Actions
- ThingSpeak Actions on Data
- Introduction to IFTTT
- Create Notification Alerts with IFTTT Services
Course Info
HRDF Funding
Please refer to this video https://youtu.be/Kzpd-V1F9Xs
1- HRD Corp Grant Helper
How to submit grant applications for HRD Corp Claimable Courses
2- Employers are required to apply for the grant at least one week before training commences.
Employers must submit their applications with supporting documents, including invoices/quotations, trainer profiles, training schedule and course content.
3- First, Login to Employer’s e-TRIS account -https://etris.hrdcorp.gov.my
Second, Click Application
4- Click Grant on the left side under Applications
5- Click Apply Grant on the left side under Applications
6- Click Apply
7- Choose a Scheme Code and select HRD Corp Claimable Courses: Skim Bantuan Latihan Khas. Then, click Apply
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Select your desired training programme.
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27- Complete the declaration form and select a desired officer
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29- Once the New Grant Application is successfully submitted, the Grant Officer will evaluate the application accordingly. The application may be queried if additional information is required.
The application status will be updated via the employer’s dashboard, email, and the e-TRiS inbox.
Job Roles
- Embedded Systems Engineer
- Hardware Developer
- IoT (Internet of Things) Developer
- Robotics Engineer
- Firmware Developer
- Electronics Designer
- Automation Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- DIY Maker and Hobbyist
- Prototyping Specialist
- Mechatronics Engineer
- Industrial Automation Specialist
- Smart Device Designer
- Sensor Systems Developer
- Wearable Tech Developer
Trainers
Reza Khosravi: Reza Khosravi is the founder and CEO of Skymics Sdn Bhd a High Tech MSC status company in field of IT and Internet of Things Technology. He has over 15 years of experience in IT and Telecomunication. He is the inventor of the C65 embedded device. He graduated from Staffordshire University with MBA degree in IT. He has More than 5 years of experiance in Smart Cities Solutions, an expert on Embedded System Design, Raspberry Pi and Arduino and an expert on IBM Blunix and IBM Watson . He has more than 3 years of experiance in filed of IoT solutions and designer of below IoT Projects in last 3 years :
- Smart Building System
- Energy Monitoring, Controlling and Saving
- Environmental Monitoring
- Flood detection and prediction system based on IoT and big data
- Online Weather Station Based on IoT
- Smart Farming System (Long Range Wireless Sensor Networks)
- Smart Hydroponic System Based on IoT
- IP TV and Digital Signage System
- RFID Payment Gateway Solutions
- GPS Tracking System
- Remote Sensing
Khayhen Sarveswarah: Khayhen Sarveswarah is currently finishing his Masters in Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. He has over 5 years of experience working with microcontrollers (Arduino, MBED and Raspberry Pi) in different types of applications including Internet of Things (IOT), machine learning, signal processing, image processing, user interfaces and robotics. He also has over 3 years of experience teaching and training on Project Development with Arduino, Game Development with Scratch,App Development with MIT App Inventor and 3D Design & Printing with SketchUp. He has worked on the following projects in the past few years:
- Object Sorter based on colour and size of object.
- Infinity Mirror Clock paired with an LED Matrix.
- Inventory management app for maker spaces.
- Fruit grading system based on a light-based inspection system and an ultrasonic reflectance system.
- Smart Energy and Power Plug Monitoring using Wireless Sensor Network & Cloud.