IoT - Turn a light on with Java, Raspberry PI and API's

🌟 **Course Title: IoT - Turn a Light on with Java, Raspberry PI, and API** 🌟 **Course Headline:** Safely turn on and off 110V and control 2 Lava Lamps using the power of IoT and Java programming! --- ## **About This Course:** Embark on an exciting journey into the world of **IoT (Internet of Things)**, where you'll blend your Java programming skills with the capabilities of the Raspberry PI. This comprehensive course is designed to guide you through the process of creating a real-world IoT application that controls electrical devices and interacts with a RESTful API. ### **Why Take This Course?** - **IoT Mastery:** Dive into the forefront of technology and understand how IoT devices can interact with the physical world. - **Java Expertise:** Enhance your Java programming skills, utilizing one of the most sought-after languages in software development. - **Raspberry PI Proficiency:** Learn to harness the power of Raspberry PI to control real-world hardware. - **Real-World Application:** Create an actual IoT system that can be used to indicate success or failure in a development show, or any other creative application you can imagine! ### **Course Highlights:** - **Setting Up Your Development Environment:** Learn from scratch how to load a boot SD Card for the Raspberry PI 3 B+ and set up Eclipse on your PI. - **Java and Pi4J:** Get hands-on experience with Java 8 and the popular Pi4J library, which simplifies interaction with the Raspberry PI's GPIO (General Purpose Input/Output) pins. - **Cross-Platform Development:** Discover how to develop on platforms like Mac and transfer your portable class files to the Raspberry PI for a smoother, more efficient development process. - **RESTful API Integration:** Add formal APIs to your project and control lights using REST calls from anywhere in the world. - **Electrical Control:** Securely manage 110V AC with an IoT Relay and integrate it into your Java application to control lights, ideal for a home automation system or creative display. - **Real-World Project:** Conclude the course by creating a setup that can turn on and off two Lava Lamps, providing a visually appealing and functional demonstration of your new IoT skills. ### **Course Resources:** All the source code for the class is available on my GitHub account and included as a zip file in the last lecture, so you can refer to it at any time. --- **Join us in this hands-on course where you'll learn the ins and outs of IoT with Java and Raspberry PI. By the end of this course, you'll have a working project that not only demonstrates your new skills but also brings a touch of magic to any room with the glow of those controlled Lava Lamps!** 👩‍💻 **Sign up now and be part of the IoT revolution!** 🚀