Course Objective:
This course equips students with the skills to develop web-controlled IoT applications using Raspberry Pi. Students will create dashboards, control devices via browsers, and collect sensor data on local or cloud-based platforms. It includes designing functional and sleek enclosures for real-world deployment using Fusion 360 and 3D printing.
Key Learning Outcomes:
- Develop web interfaces (HTML, CSS, Flask) to control Raspberry Pi GPIO
- Build IoT dashboards for real-time sensor data display
- Automate and control devices through local networks
- Integrate multiple sensors with Raspberry Pi for multi-device management
- Design product-ready enclosures for smart IoT modules
- Understand basic backend development for hardware control
Topics Covered
- Setting up Flask server on Raspberry Pi
- GPIO control via web pages
- Real-time sensor readings on dashboard
- HTML/CSS interface design for control panels
- Web-based button toggles and input fields
- Data logging and visualization
- Introduction to database integration (optional)
Add-on Module: 🔹 Fusion 360 – Product Enclosures & Smart UI Design
- Design compact enclosures for web-enabled IoT systems
- Include button cutouts, display panel slots, and cable channels
- Make wall-mountable or desktop dashboard units
- Learn ergonomic and user-friendly casing design
Projects (Total: 8–10):
- Web-Controlled LED & Fan
- Smart Home Dashboard (Temperature, Humidity, Light Control)
- Multi-Sensor IoT Monitor
- Web-Based Door Lock Control System
- Touchscreen Display Interface (with GPIO control)
- Smart Classroom Panel (Lighting + Fan)
- Air Quality Monitor with Online Readings
- Light Automation with Schedule via Web Interface
- IoT Notice Board (Remote Updates)
- Web-Triggered Alarm or Buzzer
- Age Group: 15–18 years
- Duration: 1.5 months
- Mode: Web-based IoT development using Python + Flask + Raspberry Pi + HTML/CSS
Teaching Methodology:
- Backend programming in Python with Flask
- Frontend web development for UI/UX
- Raspberry Pi GPIO integration with web tools
- Sensor-based project logic
- Fusion 360 CAD design and physical product creation
Prerequisites:
- Basic knowledge of Python
- Familiarity with Raspberry Pi GPIO and terminal
- Exposure to HTML/CSS is a plus
Components, Hardware & Software Required
| Item | Purpose | Notes |
|---|---|---|
|
Raspberry Pi (3B+/4) |
Core system for web interface + GPIO |
With power, SD card, and Wi-Fi |
|
Sensors (Temp, Humidity, Light) |
For real-time data display |
Used in dashboards |
|
LEDs, Relays, Fan Modules |
For web-controlled outputs |
Practical hardware interaction |
|
Breadboard + Jumper Wires |
For prototyping circuits |
Easy hardware connections |
|
HTML/CSS + Flask + Python |
Web dashboard development |
Lightweight local server |
|
Fusion 360 + Cura |
Design and slicing of UI panels |
For enclosure manufacturing |
|
3D Printer |
Create physical dashboard housing |
Optional but recommended |
Hardware Setup:
- Interface Raspberry Pi with sensors and outputs
- Build a local Flask server to serve UI to browser
- Trigger GPIO actions via web interface buttons
- Embed Pi in 3D-printed control panel with labeled sections
Tools Needed:
- Laptop or desktop for coding and design
- Raspberry Pi with internet access
- Basic electronics toolkit
- Access to 3D printer for casing designs
Additional Resources:
- Flask documentation for backend control
- Raspberry Pi GPIO documentation
- Example IoT projects from community forums
- Fusion 360 tutorials for product casing design
Outcome & Benefits:
Students will gain full-stack IoT development skills — combining backend (Python/Flask), frontend (HTML/CSS), and hardware (Raspberry Pi + sensors). They will be capable of creating professional-grade smart control interfaces and dashboards, and design enclosures that house their solutions in real-world environments.
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