About This workshop
This intensive one-day workshop delves into the practical aspects of designing, building, and deploying low-power Internet of Things (IoT) devices specifically tailored for remote and arid conditions. Participants will gain hands-on experience with microcontrollers like ESP32 or ESP8266, various environmental sensors (temperature, humidity, soil moisture), and the LoRaWAN communication protocol, crucial for long-range, low-power data transmission across vast distances. We will cover sensor integration, efficient power management techniques vital for solar or battery-powered deployments, data acquisition, and basic cloud integration for visualization. The session will culminate in deploying a miniature, real-world scenario, perfect for monitoring agricultural sites, environmental conditions, or remote infrastructure unique to the New Mexico desert.
