In this Capstone course, you will design a microcontroller-based embedded system. As an option, you can also build and test a system. The focus of your project will be to design the system so that it can be built on a low-cost budget for a real-world application. To complete this project you'll need to use all the skills you've learned in the course (programming microcontrollers, system design, interfacing, etc.). The project will include some core requirements, but leave room for your creativity in how you approach the project. In the end, you will produce a unique final project, suitable for showcasing to future potential employers. Note that for the three required assignments you do NOT need to purchase software and hardware to complete this course. There is an optional fourth assignment for students who wish to build and demonstrate their system using an Arduino or Raspberry Pi. Please also note that this course does not include discussion forums. Upon completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Write a requirements specification document 2. Create a system-level design 3. Explore design options 4. Create a test plan
KM
One of the most enjoyable courses that I have ever undertaken. Excellent structure, support and content.
BS
A very interesting course. Students get the freedom to choose their own ideas and are allowed to implement it. Learnt how to approach a project logically and systematically.
KY
Good tips are given. I think these final words are very important in executing our final project.
JB
I thoroughly enjoyed the course. The course topics were well selected. The lectures were clear, concise and well delivered. I would have only wanted a little more challenging programming exercises.
PV
I think we should provide more time for the folks to make their project and put up the video. Else it is a great one.
AD
Coursera is the one of the best online training platform to learn various courses related to engineering.
DM
This excellent course is about the pragmatic steps you need to follow when you starts any embedded system or IoT devices project.
GR
This is really an extraordinary course for beginners .The way this course designed is tremendous. Kudos to the team .
H
Great hands-on experience with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and real-world IoT projects, highly recommended for beginners.
S
Fun class for beginner concept acquisition of how to manipulate microcontroller outputs via the internet.
SY
Learnt & Enjoyed doing the 6 Course Specialization in Programming the IOT.
JT
Great course. It forced me to sit down and design something. Unfortunately, the week 4 optional submission is not editable. I left something out of the short pdf document. I hope it's ok :)
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One of the easiest and informative course which makes you believe on your potential and still teaches you sufficient to lean and gain confidence in subject matter
In overall both the course and the specialization are good for people who has no idea about this topic, but the introduction is no more than that, and it is in my opinion a VERY light introduction overall. People who already know about Arduino, Raspberry Pi, networking in some level... and with some programming background will find this specialization unworthy IMO.
On the other hand, the teacher explains everything in a very easy to understand fashion giving the sufficient information for students to know how to manage the assignments, and with three hours a day the whole specialization could be completed within two weeks EASILY.
Maybe it is only me who expected this introduction to be focused on engineering students and graduates, but knowing this you should be the one to make the decision of subscribing or not to this course.
Gives a very good overview on the steps needed to create documentation for an Internet of Things project.
This class is very helpful to streamline the approach in building IoT project. Also teaches the importance of having a requirement specification followed by system design and testing which are key for the success of any project.
A simple project with few components is easy to implement but a project with more interdependent components especially if it involved motion that requires fabrication, mechanical and electrical or complex to implement. I wish I had time and support to really see my SmartCar project implemented. Hoping at some point I'll revisit my project and try to make it to work from where it was left, though fabrication/look and feel is not the priority for now.
Bottom line is, this course will takes you to the path where your imagination is the limit.
I did a fantastic project with Arduino and a Raspberry Pi. A Mars Rover "emulator". I also published the project on instructables.com and Hackster.io:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Mobile-Station-Prototype-for-Environmental-Data-Ca/
The MagPi Magazine wrote an article about the project:
https://www.raspberrypi.org/magpi/mars-rover/
Thanks a lot!
Pragmatic and pratical, using very simple examples. Ideal for a person, like me, that will build real systems, but is not interested to get excessive details. A person that needs to learn what are the main subjects and how to deal with them.
Review of system requirements and specification, project optional. Would have been better with examples/templates and a discussion on writing well formed and lessons learned. As the discussion forums are disabled - that interaction became a lost opportunity..
I think we should provide more time for the folks to make their project and put up the video. Else it is a great one.
Awesome course with lots of valuable insights when it comes to integrating all the previously acquired knowledge. Prof. Harris does a great job explaining in full detail the differences and headwords of user and designer perspective, avoiding over-specifying the system too early, and how they translate into system specifications after some strategical analysis. Finally, in week 3, you will review the proper process to test the whole system, strategically, in order to facilitate the debugging of both individual components and the system as a whole, with all parts integrated.
Really good. I helped me to make my own project Healthcare Based IoT device. Till doing this I was unaware that how to do a project and how important is the prework before implementing in hardware. Thank you proffessor Ian Harris
Great course. It forced me to sit down and design something. Unfortunately, the week 4 optional submission is not editable. I left something out of the short pdf document. I hope it's ok :)
A very interesting course. Students get the freedom to choose their own ideas and are allowed to implement it. Learnt how to approach a project logically and systematically.
This is a great IOT introduction. The teacher Ian Harris have a concise method for instruct. All lessons have a practical exercise and you learn much more.
Good tips are given. I think these final words are very important in executing our final project.
I learned a lot.
It is very funny.
I liked a lot.
I recommend this course.
good !well experienced through this course
Interesting 5 courses and capstone!
nice experience
PRETTY GOOD
An appropriate end to a great Specialization. From this specialization one can get to know basics of arduino and raspberry pi and IoT overall. One improvement that i would like to suggest is to inlcude more topics of IoT core such as NodeMCU, WiFi module, Bluetooth module etc which are used in most of the IoT projects. Arduino and Raspberry pi come under basic electronics. This secialization could include more about interfacing with IoT platforms such as Thingspeak, Azure iot, iotify etc. which can be used for real time monitoring.