One-Day Workshop on Applications of Raspberry Pi and IOT

The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering of SMVITM, in association with ISTE Student Chapter organized a one-day workshop on “Applications of Raspberry Pi and IOT”. The workshop was conducted by Mr. Johnson Tellis, Mayank and Mr. Shrajan Bhandary of DTLabz Pvt. Ltd. Mangaluru, on 10^th September 2016. All the students of fifth semester ECE participated in the workshop and enhanced their awareness.

Mr. Johnson highlighted the use of Internet of Things with a live example on its wide applications. He emphasized on IOT being the upcoming highlight in the technology field; uses of IOT, devices, platforms and services available along with real world application of electronics were demonstrated. Usage of App inventor for making Android Application was also covered in the workshop. Apart from this, an introduction to Arduino, its features and interfacing sensors to the arduino was taught by the team. The task of interfacing IR sensor with arduino was completed by the enthusiastic students.

Using Raspberry Pi and Internet of things concept, the students were trained on Node-RED interfacing. Controlling AC circuit via Internet, Setup of node red for Internet connected room, twitter notification was accomplished as a part of concluding mini project wherein students applied their knowledge acquired in the workshop.

Earlier, inaugurating the workshop, the Principal of the college Prof. Dr. Thirumaleshwara Bhat, welcomed the resource person Mr. Johnson Tellis. Prof. Dr. Balachandra Achar, HOD of ECE department, welcomed the other two resource persons. During the valedictory function, students expressed their views and gave feedback about the workshop. Mrs. Laxmi Shetty, Assistant Professor with ECE Department, proposed the vote of thanks. Ms. Krithika Pai, a student of fifth semester ECE, compered the program.