Internship← Internet of Things (IoT) learning pathInternet of Things (IoT) · Module 9 of 10
Power and hardware design
Design reliable, efficient IoT hardware.
📖 Key ideas
- Power sources: USB, batteries, solar with charge controllers.
- Low-power modes extend battery life.
- Voltage regulators provide stable power.
- Prototype on breadboards, then design PCBs.
- Enclosures protect devices from dust and water (IP ratings).
💡 Real-life example: Power design is planning food for a long trek: carry enough and use it wisely.
Voltage regulatorProvides stable voltage
BreadboardSolderless prototyping board
PCBPrinted Circuit Board
IP ratingDust/water protection level