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High School STEM & Engineering Pathway

ESP32 & ESP8266

Embedded systems, IoT networking, and real-world engineering using the ESP32 platform — from GPIO fundamentals to Wi-Fi connected sensor systems.

45–70 Hours
Lecture + Lab
High School STEM
Ontario College Standard

Course Description

This course introduces students to embedded systems engineering using the ESP32 microcontroller platform. Students develop practical skills in microcontroller architecture, digital and analog interfacing, sensor integration, Wi-Fi and MQTT networking, real-time programming with FreeRTOS basics, and IoT system design. The course follows an instructional flow from foundations through inputs/outputs, sensors, networking, IoT systems, and a capstone project. Designed for high school STEM, robotics, and engineering pathways.

Core Competencies

  • Microcontroller architecture (dual core, Wi-Fi, BLE)
  • Digital/analog interfacing
  • Sensors & actuators
  • Networking (Wi-Fi, MQTT, HTTP)
  • Real-time programming (FreeRTOS basics)
  • IoT system design
  • Documentation & engineering workflow
  • Capstone project development

Instructional Flow

1Foundations
2Inputs/Outputs
3Sensors
4Networking
5IoT Systems
6Capstone

Unit Breakdown

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