IoT Projects: Physical Email Alert

Explore the Internet of Things by building a sample project with a Raspberry Pi: a physical device that lets you know how much email you have.

Introduction

• Introduction to the life connected
• Introduction to email notification and rational

1. Getting Set Up

• Why use Raspberry Pi?
• Required tools and accessories
• Optional tools
• Required software and Google accounts

2. Software Setup

• Required software and Raspberry Pi OS
• Connecting all your peripherals
• Setting up your Raspberry Pi
• Creating your first program

3. Hardware

• Introduction to hardware
• Solder on the headers
• Controlling physical hardware
• Introduction to using a button
• Introduction to and wiring up a single servo
• Soldering for your specific project

4. Coding a Connected Device

• Code for checking email

5. Making It Complete

• Design a simple enclosure
• Assemble the layers
• Final connections and wiring
• Give it a test

Conclusion

• Other ways to control an object via email
• Next steps with your connected life