MIT App Inventor & Arduino Integration

Explore app development with MIT App Inventor and learn to integrate your Android apps with Arduino for real-world IoT applications.

2 Months
2 Classes per Week
Beginner to Intermediate
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App Inventor and Arduino

Course Overview

In this 2-month course, you'll develop mobile apps using MIT App Inventor and learn how to connect them with Arduino-based hardware for powerful IoT solutions.

Students will begin by designing user interfaces and building logic in App Inventor. As the course progresses, they’ll integrate with Bluetooth modules, sensors, and Firebase to build real-time, smart apps.

Course Highlights

No Prior Coding Required

Block-based coding makes it fun and easy

Bluetooth Integration

Control and communicate with Arduino devices

Firebase Connectivity

Store and retrieve real-time data

Smart Project Development

Build security, home automation, and monitoring apps

Course Structure

App Development

Create Android apps using a visual interface

Bluetooth Control

Connect and control Arduino via Bluetooth

Sensor Integration

Send sensor data from Arduino to mobile

Firebase Cloud

Use Firebase for real-time storage & control

Detailed Course Syllabus

Week 1-2: Introduction to MIT App Inventor

Class 1

  • What is MIT App Inventor?
  • Creating Your First App (Hello World)
  • Understanding UI Components (Buttons, Labels, Images)

Class 2

  • Working with Variables and Logic
  • Creating a Calculator App
  • Introduction to TinyDB (Data Storage)

Week 3-4: Connectivity and Control

Class 3

  • Understanding Bluetooth Communication with Arduino
  • Connecting App to Arduino using Bluetooth HC-05

Class 4

  • Controlling LED using App via Bluetooth
  • Sending Sensor Data from Arduino to App

Week 5-6: App Development with Sensors

Class 5

  • Creating an IoT-Based Temperature Monitoring App
  • Using Firebase for Data Storage and Retrieval

Class 6

  • Developing a Home Automation App
  • Controlling Multiple Devices from App

Week 7-8: App + Hardware Projects

Class 7

  • Designing and Testing Final Project: Smart Security System
  • Adding Sound, Notification, and Alerts

Class 8

  • Debugging and Improving the Project
  • Presenting and Showcasing Projects

Your Learning Journey

This 2-month course guides you step-by-step from app creation to real-time IoT integrations using MIT App Inventor.

  • App Basics
  • Bluetooth Integration
  • IoT & Firebase
  • Home Automation
  • Final Projects
App Basics

Learn UI components and build simple apps

Bluetooth Integration

Control and communicate with Arduino using Bluetooth

IoT & Firebase

Monitor data remotely using Firebase

Home Automation

Control devices from mobile apps

Final Projects

Build and showcase your smart app-based systems

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