MicroPython and the Internet of Things (ESP8266 edition): A gentle introduction to programming digital circuits with Python

by Miguel Grinberg

Welcome to MicroPython and the Internet of Things, a book in tutorial form that will introduce you to the exciting world of microcontrollers and small-form Internet enabled devices. The examples featured in this book are all centered around the ESP8266 chip, an inexpensive, yet unbelievably powerful microcontroller. As far as software, the language of choice is MicroPython, a lightweight version of the Python language that is designed to run on devices with limited resources. With this book you will learn how to create digital circuits that make use of Wi-Fi, sensors, screens and buttons, all using a "plug and play" approach that does not require soldering, and with the programming done in the familiar Python language.

113 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 25, 2019

About the author

Miguel Grinberg has over 25 years of experience as a software engineer and currently leads a team of engineers that develop software for the video broadcast industry. He is the author of the O'Reilly book "Flask Web Development", and blogs about a variety of topics including web development, robotics, photography, and the occasional movie review at http://blog.miguelgrinberg.com. He lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife, four kids, two dogs, and a cat.

Reviews

[David Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Recommended

Very well written book that covers all that is needed to get started building applications with Micropython on development boards