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Internet of Things: Setting Up Your DragonBoard™ Development Platform

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Course Summary

Learn how to create your own IoT solutions using the DragonBoard 410c. This course covers the basics of IoT, sensors, and communication protocols, as well as hands-on projects.

Key Learning Points

Build your own IoT solutions using the DragonBoard 410c
Learn about sensors and communication protocols
Complete hands-on projects to reinforce your learning

Learning Outcomes

Build your own IoT solutions using the DragonBoard 410c
Understand the basics of sensors and communication protocols
Complete hands-on projects to reinforce your learning

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic programming knowledge
Access to a DragonBoard 410c

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online
Self-paced

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Description

Do you want to develop skills to prototype mobile-enabled products using state-of-the-art technologies? In this course you will build a hardware and software development environment to guide your journey through the Internet of Things specialization courses. We will use the DragonBoard™ 410c single board computer (SBC).

This is the first in a series of courses where you will learn both the theory and get the hands-on development practice needed to prototype Internet of Things products. This course is suitable for a broad range of learners. This course is for you if: • You want to develop hands-on experience with mobile technologies and the Internet • You want to pivot your career towards the design and development of Internet of Things enabled products • You are an entrepreneur, innovator or member of a DIY community Learning Goals: After completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Configure at least one integrated development environment (IDE) for developing software. 2. Make use of git, adb and fastboot to flash multiple OS and repair bricked boards. 3. Install Android 5.1 (Lollipop) and Linux based on Ubuntu. 4. Create, compile and run a Hello World program. 5. Describe the DragonBoard™ 410c peripherals, I/O expansion capabilities, Compute (CPU and Graphics) capabilities, and Connectivity capabilities.

Outline

Introduction
Specialization Trailer
Let's take a look at all our Modules!
Get your resources in order!
Course 2 Slides

Terminology/Cheat Sheet (Beginner)
Getting Ready for Module 1
Introduction to Lesson 1
Acronyms (DragonBoard™ 410c)
Acronyms (General)
Frequently used Terminology
A look back at Lesson 1
Introduction to Lesson 2
High and Low level programming
Object oriented programming
C-programming (Systems/applications)
Root/Superuser
Levels of Abstraction
A look back at Lesson 2
Introduction to Lesson 3
UNIX
MS-DOS
DragonBoard™ 410c
A look back at Lesson 3
Video Challenge!
Module 1 Procedure document (supplemental doc)
The C-Programming language (Optional book)
More commands!
Module 1

Board Bring up
Getting Ready for Module 2!
Introduction to Lesson 1
About the Dragonboard™ 410c
Important Board Components
Technical Specifications
A look back at Lesson 1
Introduction to Lesson 2
Choosing an operating system
Purchasing your Dragonboard™ 410c
Registering with 96boards
Registering with Qualcomm® Developer Network
A look back at Lesson 2
Introduction to Lesson 3
Boot Configuration
Booting up your Dragonboard™ 410c
Android Developer Mode (Android Only)
Testing your Dragonboard™ 410c
Shutting down your Dragonboard™ 410c
Caring for your Dragonboard™ 410c
A look back at Lesson 3
Module 2 Procedure document (supplemental doc)
Qualcomm® introduces the DragonBoard™ 410c! (YouTube video)
DragonBoard™ 410c Feature Highlights
While you're waiting!
Optional Reading about the SoC
Module 2

Setting up your Developing Environment
Getting Ready for Module 3!
Introduction to Lesson 1
Android Development
Introduction to Android Studio
Android Studio vs. Eclipse
A look back at Lesson 1
Introduction to Lesson 2a
Installing Java
Downloading Android Studio/Android SDK Bundle
Installing Android Studio
A look back at Lesson 2a
Introduction to Lesson 2b
Installing Java
Downloading Android Studio/Android SDK
Installing Android Studio
A look back at Lesson 2b
Introduction to Lesson 3
Introduction to Git
Git Setup
Git Commands
Using Git with Android Studio
A look back at Lesson 3
Introduction to Lesson 4
Introduction to ADB
Update USB Drivers (Windows) -Please see reading
ADB Protocol
Using the ADB Protocol
ADB over WIFI
A look back at Lesson 4
Introduction to Lesson 5
Fastboot
Booting into Fastboot
Fastboot Protocol
Using the Fastboot Protocol
A look back at Lesson 5
Module 3 Procedure document (supplemental doc)
A little more (if needed)
A little more (if needed)
Git Cheat sheet
Update USB Drivers (Windows)
ADB Shell Commands
Fastboot Commands
Time for a video break (another video!)
Module 3

Changing your Operating System
Getting Ready for Module 4!
Introduction to Lesson 1
Android for DragonBoard™ 410c
Ubuntu for DragonBoard™ 410c
Methods of Installation
A look back at Lesson 1
Introduction to Lesson 2a
Download Android Image
Create Path Variable to Android Image
Flash microSD Card with Image
Install Android on your DragonBoard™ 410c
A look back at Lesson 2a
Introduction to Lesson 2b
Download Ubuntu Image
Create Path Variable to Ubuntu Image
Flash microSD Card with Image
Install Ubuntu on DragonBoard™ 410c
A look back at Lesson 2b
Introduction to Lesson 2c
Download Android binaries/bootloader
Altering the bootloader script
Fastboot Flash onto eMMC
A look back at Lesson 2c
Introduction to Lesson 2d
Download Ubuntu binaries/bootloader
Alter bootloader Script
Fastboot Flash onto eMMC
A look back at Lesson 2d
Introduction to Lesson 3a
Download Android Image
Download win32diskmager
Flash microSD Card with Image
Install Android on DragonBoard™ 410c
A look back at Lesson 3a
Introduction to Lesson 3b
Download Ubuntu Image
Download win32diskimager
Flash microSD Card with Image
Install Ubuntu on DragonBoard™ 410c
A look back at Lesson 3b
Introduction to Lesson 3c
Download Android binaries and boot loader
Create Path Variable to binaries and bootloader
Fastboot Flash onto eMMC
A look back at Lesson 3c
Introduction to Lesson 3d
Download Ubuntu binaries and bootloader
Create Path Variable to binaries and bootloader
Fastboot Flash onto eMMC
A look back at Lesson 3d
Module 4 Procedure document (supplemental doc)
Module approach
Module 4

Rescuing your Bricked Board
Getting Ready for Module 5!
Introduction to Lesson 1
Defining a Bricked board
What to do if your board does not turn on
Possible quick fixes
A look back at Lesson 1
Introduction to Lesson 2
Download Recovery Image
Flash SD Card
Re-flash Operating System
A look back at Lesson 2
Introduction to Lesson 3
Shorting your DragonBoard™ 410c
Disconnecting DC without Proper Shutdown
Precautionary Steps for GPIO Pins
Deleting Partition Tables and Flashing
A look back at Lesson 3
Module 5 Procedure document (supplemental doc)
Module 5

Creating your First Application
Getting Ready for Module 6!
Introduction to Lesson 1
Quick Notes about Android Development
GPS/Location, Bluetooth, WIFI (Overview)
GPS / Location (Code)
WiFi (Code)
Bluetooth (Code)
Manifest
Intents (Overview)
Intents (Code)
Finished Code
A look back at Lesson 1
Introduction to Lesson 2
The Android Virtual Device (AVD) and the Android Device Monitor (ADM)
Deploying to your Board
A look back at Lesson 2
Module 6 Procedure document (supplemental doc)
Module 6

Native Development Kit (NDK)
Getting Ready for Module 7!
Introduction to Lesson 1
What is the NDK?
When to Use the NDK
NDK Compilation Process
Downloading NDK into Android Studio
Configuring your Gradle files
A look back at Lesson 1
Introduction to Lesson 2
Create a New Android Project
Create Classes and Native Method
Create Header Files with javah
Write C code
A look back at Lesson 2
Introduction to Lesson 3
Load C Library
Test Application with AVD
Deploy to the DragonBoard™ 410c
A look back at Lesson 3
Video Challenge!
Module 7 Procedure document (Optional doc)
Module 7

CALIT2 Bird Application
Getting Ready for Module 8!
Introduction to Lesson 1
MainActivity (Code - Explain the game)
Location and Actors (Code)
Map and Collisions (Code)
Game Processor (Code)
A look back at Lesson 1
Introduction to Lesson 2
Programming to Interfaces
Inputtable Interface (Code)
Renderable Interface (Code)
CALIT2 Bird Demo
A look back at Lesson 2
Video Challenge!
Module 8 Procedure document (supplemental doc)
Getting ready for Course 3!
Module 8

Monitoring your DragonBoard™ 410c
Getting Ready for Module 9!
Introduction to Lesson 1
TCP / IP
HTTP
Ports
Redirect Traffic
A look back at Lesson 1
Introduction to Lesson 2
Create your Server
Retrieving Information About Your DragonBoard™ 410c
Send Information on JSON
Demo
A look back at Lesson 2
Course 2 End
Module 9 Procedure document (supplemental doc)
Getting ready for Course 3!
Module 9

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the Internet of Things (IoT) with DragonBoard™ 410c course on Coursera. Learn how to build a complete IoT solution on a single board using Linux and Android operating systems. Overall, users find this course informative and engaging.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Many users appreciated the hands-on approach of the course, where they learn by doing.

Pros from User Reviews

Informative and engaging course material
Hands-on approach to learning
Great for beginners
Good mix of theory and practice
Great instructor

Cons from User Reviews

Some users found the course material to be outdated
The course could benefit from more advanced topics
Lack of interaction with the instructor and other students
Some technical difficulties reported
Lengthy assignments

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