90-Day Roadmap for Embedded, IoT, and

Robotics Engineering
Starting Date: June 15, 2025
Daily Commitment: 8 hours (4-5 hours learning, 2-3 hours
practice, 1 hour review/portfolio)
Week 1: Foundations of Programming and Tools Setup (June 15 – June 21,
2025)

Day 1 (June 15): Introduction to Embedded Systems and Tools Setup

 Learning (4 hours):
o Understand embedded systems, IoT, and robotics: Watch "Introduction to
Embedded Systems" (YouTube, 1 hour) and read "What is IoT?" on
101Blockchains.
o Learn about development tools: Arduino IDE, PlatformIO, Homebrew.
o Install Homebrew on MacBook M1 (/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install
.sh)").
 Practice (3 hours):
o Install Arduino IDE and PlatformIO via Homebrew.
o Set up a GitHub account and create a repository for projects.
o Practice basic Terminal commands (ls, cd, mkdir, git init).
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document setup process in a GitHub README.
 Resources: Arduino IDE, PlatformIO, Homebrew.

Day 2 (June 16): C Programming Basics

 Learning (4 hours):
o Learn C syntax: variables, data types, loops, conditionals (Coursera’s
“Programming in C” module, 2 hours).
o Understand pointers and memory management in C.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Write 5 simple C programs (e.g., calculate factorial, swap numbers using
pointers).
o Compile and run programs using gcc in Terminal.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Upload C programs to GitHub with comments explaining code.
 Resources: Coursera C Programming.

Day 3 (June 17): C Programming – Functions and Arrays

 Learning (4 hours):
 o Study functions, arrays, and string handling in C.
o Watch YouTube tutorials on C arrays and functions (1 hour).
 Practice (3 hours):
o Write programs using functions (e.g., array sorting, string reversal).
o Debug programs using gdb in Terminal.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add programs to GitHub repository.
 Resources: C Programming Tutorial.

Day 4 (June 18): Python Programming Basics

 Learning (4 hours):
o Learn Python basics: variables, lists, loops, conditionals (Udemy’s “Python
Bootcamp”, 2 hours).
o Understand Python’s role in IoT and robotics.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Write 5 Python scripts (e.g., list manipulation, basic calculator).
o Install Python 3 and pip via Homebrew.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Upload scripts to GitHub with documentation.
 Resources: Udemy Python Bootcamp.

Day 5 (June 19): Python – Functions, Modules, and File Handling

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study Python functions, modules, and file I/O.
o Explore libraries like numpy and pandas for IoT data analysis.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Write scripts using functions and file handling (e.g., read/write CSV files).
o Install numpy and pandas via pip.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Update GitHub with new scripts.
 Resources: Python Official Docs.

Day 6 (June 20): Introduction to Electronics

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study basic electronics: voltage, current, resistance, Ohm’s Law.
o Learn about resistors, capacitors, and LEDs (YouTube, 1 hour).
 Practice (3 hours):
o Simulate circuits using Tinkercad Circuits (free online tool).
o Build a simple LED circuit in Tinkercad.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document circuit simulation in GitHub.
 Resources: Tinkercad Circuits.

Day 7 (June 21): Microcontrollers and Arduino Basics

 Learning (4 hours):
 o Understand microcontrollers and Arduino architecture.
o Watch “Arduino for Beginners” (YouTube, 1 hour).
 Practice (3 hours):
o Order an Arduino Uno or ESP32 (if not already owned).
o Write a basic Arduino sketch to blink an LED (simulate in Tinkercad if no
hardware).
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add Arduino sketch to GitHub.
 Resources: Arduino Official Tutorials.

Week 2: Embedded Systems Programming (June 22 – June 28, 2025)

Day 8 (June 22): Arduino Programming – Digital I/O

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study Arduino digital I/O: pins, digitalRead, digitalWrite.
o Learn about PWM (Pulse Width Modulation).
 Practice (3 hours):
o Write sketches for button input and LED brightness control using PWM.
o Simulate in Tinkercad or use Arduino hardware.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Update GitHub with sketches.

Day 9 (June 23): Arduino Programming – Analog I/O

 Learning (4 hours):
o Learn analog I/O: analogRead, analogWrite, sensors.
o Study common sensors (e.g., potentiometer, photoresistor).
 Practice (3 hours):
o Write a sketch to read a potentiometer and control LED brightness.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document sketch in GitHub.

Day 10 (June 24): Project 1 – Smart LED Controller

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review Arduino programming concepts.
o Study basic serial communication.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Smart LED Controller: Use a potentiometer to adjust LED brightness
and print values to Serial Monitor.
o Test on Arduino or Tinkercad.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Create a project README with circuit diagram and code.
 Resources: Arduino Project Hub.

Day 11 (June 25): Introduction to ESP32

 Learning (4 hours):
 o Study ESP32 architecture and features (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth).
o Install ESP32 board support in Arduino IDE.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Write a sketch to connect ESP32 to Wi-Fi.
o Test Wi-Fi connectivity with a simple HTTP request.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Upload sketch to GitHub.

Day 12 (June 26): IoT Basics and Protocols

 Learning (4 hours):
o Learn IoT concepts: MQTT, HTTP, CoAP.
o Study MQTT brokers (e.g., Mosquitto).
 Practice (3 hours):
o Install Mosquitto via Homebrew and test locally.
o Write a Python script to publish/subscribe to an MQTT topic.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document MQTT setup in GitHub.
 Resources: Mosquitto.

Day 13 (June 27): Project 2 – IoT Weather Station

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review ESP32 and MQTT concepts.
o Study temperature sensors (e.g., DHT11/DHT22).
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build an IoT Weather Station: Use ESP32 and DHT11 to send temperature
data to an MQTT broker.
o Visualize data using a Python script.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub with circuit and code.
 Resources: Random Nerd Tutorials.

Day 14 (June 28): Raspberry Pi Setup

 Learning (4 hours):
o Understand Raspberry Pi architecture and OS setup.
o Install Raspberry Pi OS on your MacBook M1.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Set up Raspberry Pi (or simulate using QEMU on macOS).
o Write a Python script to control GPIO pins.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document setup in GitHub.
 Resources: Raspberry Pi Docs.

Week 3: IoT Development (June 29 – July 5, 2025)

Day 15 (June 29): Raspberry Pi GPIO and Sensors

  Learning (4 hours):
o Study Raspberry Pi GPIO and Python libraries (e.g., RPi.GPIO).
o Learn about I2C and SPI protocols.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Write a script to read data from a sensor (e.g., BMP180) via I2C.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Upload script to GitHub.

Day 16 (June 30): Cloud Integration

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study cloud platforms: AWS IoT, ThingSpeak.
o Learn REST APIs and JSON.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Create a ThingSpeak account and send data from Raspberry Pi.
o Write a Python script to post sensor data to ThingSpeak.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document cloud setup in GitHub.
 Resources: ThingSpeak.

Day 17 (July 1): Project 3 – Smart Home System

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review MQTT, Raspberry Pi, and cloud integration.
o Study relay modules for appliance control.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Smart Home System: Use Raspberry Pi to control a relay via MQTT
and monitor on ThingSpeak.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub with detailed README.

Day 18 (July 2): Wireless Communication

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study Bluetooth and LoRaWAN.
o Learn about BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) on ESP32.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Write an ESP32 sketch for BLE communication with a phone app (e.g., nRF
Connect).
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document BLE setup in GitHub.

Day 19 (July 3): Advanced IoT Protocols

 Learning (4 hours):
o Deep dive into CoAP and HTTP/REST APIs.
o Study Node-RED for IoT workflows.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Install Node-RED on Raspberry Pi and create a simple flow.
 o Test CoAP with a Python client.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Upload Node-RED flow to GitHub.
 Resources: Node-RED.

Day 20 (July 4): Project 4 – IoT Security Camera

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review ESP32 and cloud integration.
o Study ESP32-CAM and video streaming.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build an IoT Security Camera: Use ESP32-CAM to stream video and trigger
alerts via MQTT.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub with video demo.

Day 21 (July 5): Electronics – Circuit Design

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study circuit design: schematics, breadboards, PCB basics.
o Learn about KiCad for PCB design.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Design a simple circuit in KiCad (e.g., LED with resistor).
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Upload KiCad schematic to GitHub.
 Resources: KiCad.

Week 4: Robotics Foundations (July 6 – July 12, 2025)

Day 22 (July 6): Introduction to Robotics

 Learning (4 hours):
o Understand robotics: kinematics, sensors, actuators.
o Watch “Robotics 101” (YouTube, 1 hour).
 Practice (3 hours):
o Simulate a robot arm in Tinkercad.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document simulation in GitHub.

Day 23 (July 7): ROS2 Setup

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study ROS2 concepts: nodes, topics, services.
o Install ROS2 Humble on MacBook M1 (or use Docker).
 Practice (3 hours):
o Create a simple ROS2 node to publish/subscribe messages.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Upload ROS2 code to GitHub.
 Resources: ROS2 Docs.
Day 24 (July 8): ROS2 – Publishers and Subscribers

 Learning (4 hours):
o Deep dive into ROS2 publishers/subscribers.
o Study message types and ROS2 CLI tools.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Write a ROS2 node to simulate sensor data.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Update GitHub with code.

Day 25 (July 9): ROS2 – Simulation with Gazebo

 Learning (4 hours):
o Learn Gazebo for robot simulation.
o Study URDF for robot modeling.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Create a simple robot model in Gazebo.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document model in GitHub.
 Resources: Gazebo.

Day 26 (July 10): Project 5 – Line-Following Robot

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review Arduino and ROS2.
o Study IR sensors and motor control.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Line-Following Robot: Use Arduino with IR sensors and motors,
integrate with ROS2 node.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub with video.

Day 27 (July 11): Sensors and Actuators

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study sensors (ultrasonic, IMU) and actuators (servos, DC motors).
o Learn PID control basics.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Write a sketch to control a servo with an ultrasonic sensor.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Upload code to GitHub.

Day 28 (July 12): Advanced Electronics

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study power management and signal processing.
o Learn about op-amps and filters.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Design a circuit with an op-amp in KiCad.
  Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document circuit in GitHub.

Weeks 5-8: Intermediate Skills and Projects (July 13 – August 9, 2025)

Day 29 (July 13): Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study RTOS concepts: FreeRTOS, scheduling.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Write a FreeRTOS sketch for ESP32 with multiple tasks.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Upload code to GitHub.
 Resources: FreeRTOS.

Day 30 (July 14): Project 6 – IoT Smart Doorbell

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review ESP32, MQTT, and camera modules.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build an IoT Smart Doorbell: Use ESP32-CAM to detect motion and send
notifications via MQTT.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 31 (July 15): Computer Vision Basics

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study OpenCV for computer vision.
o Install OpenCV on MacBook M1 via Homebrew.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Write a Python script for basic image processing (e.g., edge detection).
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Upload script to GitHub.
 Resources: OpenCV.

Day 32 (July 16): ROS2 with Computer Vision

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study ROS2 integration with OpenCV.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Create a ROS2 node to process webcam images.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document code in GitHub.

Day 33 (July 17): Project 7 – Obstacle-Avoiding Robot

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review ROS2, Arduino, and ultrasonic sensors.
  Practice (4 hours):
o Build an Obstacle-Avoiding Robot: Use Arduino and ROS2 to navigate
around obstacles.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub with video.

Day 34 (July 18): IoT Security

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study IoT security: encryption, authentication.
o Learn about TLS/SSL for MQTT.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Implement secure MQTT communication on ESP32.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document setup in GitHub.

Day 35 (July 19): Advanced ROS2 Concepts

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study ROS2 services, actions, and navigation stack.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Create a ROS2 service for robot control.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Upload code to GitHub.

Day 36 (July 20): Project 8 – IoT Smart Irrigation System

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review Raspberry Pi, MQTT, and sensors.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Smart Irrigation System: Use Raspberry Pi to monitor soil moisture
and control a pump via MQTT.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 37 (July 21): Embedded Debugging

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study debugging techniques: breakpoints, logging.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Debug an Arduino sketch using Serial Monitor and PlatformIO debugger.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document debugging process in GitHub.

Day 38 (July 22): PCB Design

 Learning (4 hours):
o Deep dive into KiCad: schematic to PCB layout.
 Practice (3 hours):
 o Design a PCB for a simple sensor circuit.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Upload PCB files to GitHub.

Day 39 (July 23): Project 9 – Smart Sensor Dashboard

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review cloud integration and data visualization.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Smart Sensor Dashboard: Use Raspberry Pi to send sensor data to
ThingSpeak and visualize in a web app.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 40 (July 24): Kinematics and Motion Planning

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study robot kinematics and motion planning.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Simulate a robot arm in Gazebo with basic motion.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document simulation in GitHub.

Day 41 (July 25): Project 10 – Autonomous Rover

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review ROS2 navigation and sensors.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build an Autonomous Rover: Use Raspberry Pi, ROS2, and ultrasonic sensors
for navigation.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub with video.

Day 42 (July 26): Networking Basics

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study TCP/IP, UDP, and network configurations.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Set up a local network for IoT devices.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document setup in GitHub.

Day 43 (July 27): Advanced Python for IoT

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study Python libraries: paho-mqtt, requests.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Write a Python script to integrate multiple IoT devices.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
 o Upload script to GitHub.

Day 44 (July 28): Project 11 – IoT Smart Thermostat

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review temperature sensors and cloud APIs.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Smart Thermostat: Use ESP32 to control temperature and integrate
with AWS IoT.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 45 (July 29): Control Systems

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study PID controllers and feedback systems.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Implement a PID controller in Arduino for motor speed.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document code in GitHub.

Day 46 (July 30): Project 12 – Robotic Arm

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review ROS2 and servo control.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Robotic Arm: Use Arduino and ROS2 to control servos for pick-and-
place tasks.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 47 (July 31): IoT Data Analytics

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study data analytics with Python: pandas, matplotlib.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Analyze IoT sensor data and plot results.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Upload plots to GitHub.

Day 48 (August 1): Project 13 – IoT Smart Lighting

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review MQTT and LED control.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Smart Lighting System: Use ESP32 to control RGB LEDs via MQTT.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.
Day 49 (August 2): Advanced ROS2 Navigation

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study ROS2 Nav2 stack for autonomous navigation.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Simulate a robot navigating in Gazebo.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document simulation in GitHub.

Day 50 (August 3): Project 14 – IoT Environmental Monitor

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review multiple sensors and cloud integration.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build an Environmental Monitor: Use Raspberry Pi to monitor air quality and
send data to AWS IoT.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 51 (August 4): Embedded Linux

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study embedded Linux on Raspberry Pi.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Write a Linux script to automate sensor data collection.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Upload script to GitHub.

Day 52 (August 5): Project 15 – Gesture-Controlled Robot

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review IMU sensors and ROS2.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Gesture-Controlled Robot: Use Arduino and IMU to control robot
motion via ROS2.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 53 (August 6): Firmware Development

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study firmware development for microcontrollers.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Write a custom firmware for ESP32.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document firmware in GitHub.

Day 54 (August 7): Project 16 – IoT Smart Lock

  Learning (3 hours):
o Review security and servo control.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Smart Lock: Use ESP32 to control a servo lock via MQTT.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 55 (August 8): Testing and Validation

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study unit testing for embedded systems.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Write unit tests for an Arduino sketch using PlatformIO.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document tests in GitHub.

Day 56 (August 9): Project 17 – Voice-Controlled Robot

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review speech recognition and ROS2.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Voice-Controlled Robot: Use Raspberry Pi and ROS2 with a speech
API.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Weeks 9-12: Advanced Skills and Portfolio Building (August 10 – September

12, 2025)

Day 57 (August 10): Advanced PCB Design

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study multi-layer PCB design in KiCad.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Design a PCB for an IoT device.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Upload PCB files to GitHub.

Day 58 (August 11): Project 18 – IoT Smart Mirror

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review Raspberry Pi and display modules.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Smart Mirror: Use Raspberry Pi to display IoT data.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 59 (August 12): Machine Learning for IoT

  Learning (4 hours):
o Study TensorFlow Lite for microcontrollers.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Implement a simple ML model on ESP32.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document model in GitHub.

Day 60 (August 13): Project 19 – IoT Health Monitor

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review sensors and cloud analytics.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Health Monitor: Use ESP32 to monitor heart rate and send to AWS
IoT.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 61 (August 14): Advanced Robotics Simulation

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping).
 Practice (3 hours):
o Simulate SLAM in Gazebo with ROS2.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document simulation in GitHub.

Day 62 (August 15): Project 20 – Autonomous Delivery Robot

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review ROS2 Nav2 and SLAM.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build an Autonomous Delivery Robot: Use Raspberry Pi and ROS2 for
navigation.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 63 (August 16): Portfolio Website Setup

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for portfolio.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Create a portfolio website showcasing projects.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Deploy site on Netlify and link to GitHub.
 Resources: Netlify.

Day 64 (August 17): Networking and Job Prep

 Learning (4 hours):
 o Study LinkedIn networking and resume building.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Create a LinkedIn profile and connect with professionals.
o Draft a resume highlighting projects.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Update GitHub README with portfolio link.

Day 65 (August 18): Project 21 – IoT Smart Parking

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review ultrasonic sensors and cloud integration.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Smart Parking System: Use ESP32 to monitor parking spaces.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 66 (August 19): Advanced C++ for Embedded

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study C++ for embedded systems: classes, templates.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Write a C++ program for ESP32 with OOP.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Upload code to GitHub.

Day 67 (August 20): Project 22 – IoT Smart Garbage Monitor

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review sensors and MQTT.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Smart Garbage Monitor: Use ESP32 to monitor bin levels.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 68 (August 21): ROS2 Multi-Robot Systems

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study multi-robot coordination in ROS2.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Simulate two robots communicating in Gazebo.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document simulation in GitHub.

Day 69 (August 22): Project 23 – IoT Smart Agriculture

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review sensors and cloud platforms.
 Practice (4 hours):
 o Build a Smart Agriculture System: Use Raspberry Pi to monitor soil and
weather.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 70 (August 23): Embedded System Optimization

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study memory and power optimization.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Optimize an Arduino sketch for low power.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document optimization in GitHub.

Day 71 (August 24): Project 24 – IoT Smart Energy Meter

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review energy sensors and cloud APIs.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Smart Energy Meter: Use ESP32 to monitor energy usage.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 72 (August 25): Interview Preparation

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study common interview questions for embedded/IoT/robotics roles.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Practice coding problems (e.g., LeetCode, HackerRank).
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Update resume with new projects.

Day 73 (August 26): Project 25 – Swarm Robotics

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review multi-robot systems and ROS2.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Simulate a swarm of robots in Gazebo.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 74 (August 27): Open-Source Contribution

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study open-source contribution workflows.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Find an IoT/robotics repo on GitHub and submit a pull request.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document contribution in GitHub.
Day 75 (August 28): Project 26 – IoT Smart Weather Alert

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review weather APIs and MQTT.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Smart Weather Alert: Use ESP32 to send weather alerts.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 76 (August 29): Advanced Debugging

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study advanced debugging: JTAG, logic analyzers.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Debug a complex Arduino sketch.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document process in GitHub.

Day 77 (August 30): Project 27 – IoT Smart Inventory

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review RFID and cloud integration.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Smart Inventory System: Use ESP32 with RFID for tracking.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 78 (August 31): Robotics Middleware

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study middleware like DDS in ROS2.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Implement a DDS-based ROS2 node.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Upload code to GitHub.

Day 79 (September 1): Project 28 – IoT Smart Pet Feeder

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review servo control and cloud APIs.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Smart Pet Feeder: Use Raspberry Pi to automate feeding.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 80 (September 2): Portfolio Enhancement

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study portfolio design and SEO.
  Practice (3 hours):
o Enhance portfolio website with project videos and descriptions.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Update Netlify deployment.

Day 81 (September 3): Project 29 – IoT Smart Traffic Monitor

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review sensors and data analytics.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Smart Traffic Monitor: Use ESP32 to monitor traffic flow.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 82 (September 4): Advanced IoT Security

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study advanced security: PKI, secure boot.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Implement secure boot on ESP32.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document setup in GitHub.

Day 83 (September 5): Project 30 – Teleoperated Robot

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review ROS2 and networking.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Teleoperated Robot: Use Raspberry Pi and ROS2 for remote control.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 84 (September 6): Hackathon Preparation

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study hackathon strategies and team collaboration.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Plan a hackathon project combining IoT and robotics.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document plan in GitHub.

Day 85 (September 7): Project 31 – IoT Smart Greenhouse

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review sensors and automation.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Smart Greenhouse: Use Raspberry Pi to control temperature and
humidity.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
 o Add project to GitHub.

Day 86 (September 8): Job Application Strategy

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study job application processes and cover letters.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Apply to 5 internships on LinkedIn/Indeed.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Update resume and LinkedIn.

Day 87 (September 9): Project 32 – IoT Smart Fitness Tracker

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review sensors and cloud APIs.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Smart Fitness Tracker: Use ESP32 to monitor steps and heart rate.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 88 (September 10): Mock Interviews

 Learning (4 hours):
o Study behavioral and technical interview questions.
 Practice (3 hours):
o Conduct mock interviews with a friend or online tool.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Document feedback in GitHub.

Day 89 (September 11): Project 33 – IoT Smart Vending Machine

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review RFID and payment APIs.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Build a Smart Vending Machine: Use ESP32 for inventory and payments.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Add project to GitHub.

Day 90 (September 12): Final Portfolio and Job Applications

 Learning (3 hours):
o Review portfolio and job application strategies.
 Practice (4 hours):
o Finalize portfolio website and apply to 10 more internships.
 Review/Portfolio (1 hour):
o Share portfolio on LinkedIn and X.