README.md

Build a Web Thing Using MicroBlocks (USB Serial Connectivity)

Tutorial to show how to build a webthing using MicroBlocks running on supported MCU boards that are connected to a Mozilla Things Gateway over USB serial

Outline

1. Set up a Mozilla Things Gateway
   1. View Quick Start and Setup and User Guides
      1. Things Gateway Quick Start Guide
      2. Things Gateway Setup and User Guide
   2. See Hacks Blogs for more info
2. Download and install MicroBlocks programming environment
3. Load MicroBlocks VM onto new MCU boards (look for supported boards and find precompiled VMs)
4. Run Mozilla Web Thing 1 and Thing 2 examples (then tweak and explore more, specific to your board...)
5. Use the Things Gateway to set up rules between Things
6. Talk to your Things