Assignment (MicroPython) scripts for IUPWARE Refresher course on "Use of Internet of Things (IoT) technology for hydrological measurements"
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IUPWARE master programme organized a refresher courses in Tanzania for IUPWARE Alumni. The courses cover three themes that are of direct relevance and importance to the south partners and the participants.
Open Courseware link: https://canvas.instructure.com/courses/1474392
Venue: Nelson Mandela African Institution (Links to an external site.), Tanzania with the financial support of VLIR.
Instructors:
- Douglas Nyolei (c) 2019
- Jan Diels (c) 2019
- Main board: Pycom Lopy4 microcontroller
- Breadboard
- Antenna (LoRa/Sigfox)
- Sensors:
| Sensors | Variable measured | Details |
|---|---|---|
| DS18B20 | Air, Soil temperature | temperature sensor |
| Watermark Sensor | Soil Moisture Content | Irrometer |
| Tipping-bucket rain gauge | Rainfall | |
| Sonar MB7052 | Water depth in a river or channel or reservoir | Ultrasonic water level sensor |