Project 2- Internet of Things and Python

Overview

You will work in teams or individually on this project.
But every student must hand in their own copy of the work.

The purpose of this project is to experience the possibilities available to automate tasks using Internet of Things single board computers, sensors, actuators and Python.
This will be done by having you solve a problem or autmoate a data recording or control task.

Steps

  1. Choose a problem to solve-search Google or think about your own experiences teachers.
    1. Project 2 Idea - complete and submit your problem information
    2. Possible problems-control lights, record temperature, sound or light level, turn on device, provide output of sensor to LCD screen...
    3. Project 2 resources: 
      Project02.txt
      GroveP_Introduction.docx
      SampleCode : right click, Save As...
    4. Due date is available in D2L, (no points for idea submissions after due date, but you still must complete the project)
  2. Research current solutions
    1. find out how the current technology or software of interest helps others do their job, or provides convenience
    2. take notes so that you understand the problem
  3. Develop a solution to the problem
  4. Complete and submit your report:
    1. Project 2 Report

NOTE: This project may involve working with real world businesses. These businesses are contributing their personnel, business data and business knowledge to this project. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain experience with how businesses depend on management information systems. If you perform well enough, these businesses may be willing to provide you with a letter of reference, very valuable when looking for employment. You are expected to be professional in all dealings with these businesses and their personnel. In addition, you will be required to turn over a copy of ALL of your work product- database files, spreadsheet files and any documentation to the business by the last Saturday of class. If you do not agree with these terms, please contact the professor as soon as possible so that other arrangements can be made.

Deliverables-

Submit Project 2 Idea-  see D2L for due date

Submit Project 2 Report- see D2L for due date