Pooja Thakar

Internship Project Description: IoT Development using Industry-Grade Microcontroller

During my one-month internship, I undertook a comprehensive project focusing on IoT development using an industry-grade microcontroller. The primary objective was to design and implement a scalable IoT solution capable of remote environmental monitoring.

Technologies and Tools Used:

• Microcontroller: Utilized for its robust performance and compatibility with industry standards.
• Sensors: Integrated temperature, humidity, motion sensors to collect real-time environmental data.
• Communication Protocols: Implemented MQTT for efficient and secure data transmission between the microcontroller and the cloud-based IoT platform.
• Development Environment: Leveraged Arduino IDE for firmware development and testing.

Project Responsibilities:

• Configuring and calibrating sensors to ensure accurate data collection.
• Developing firmware for the microcontroller to manage sensor data acquisition and transmission protocols.
• Integrating the microcontroller with the selected IoT platform to enable remote monitoring and control functionalities.

Achievements:

• Successful integration of Microcontroller with the IoT platform, enabling real-time data visualization and remote device management.
• Implementation of robust error handling mechanisms to ensure data integrity during transmission.

Skills Developed:

• Embedded systems programming using Microcontroller and Arduino IDE.
• Troubleshooting hardware and software issues related to sensor interfacing and communication protocols.
• Collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve project milestones.

Learning Experience:

• Industry standards and best practices for IoT device development and deployment.
• Practical applications of microcontroller-based IoT solutions in enhancing operational efficiencies and data-driven decision-making.