This course offers a step-by-step guide to building an IoT-powered Smart Energy Meter Surveillance System using the ESP32 microcontroller. The project incorporates advanced components like the PZEM-004T AC Energy Meter Sensor, GSM800 Module, LCD Display, and Buzzer to monitor energy consumption and send alerts via GSM. You'll learn how to integrate the system with the Blynk IoT Cloud for remote monitoring and control, and gain hands-on experience in IoT-based energy surveillance. 

By the end of this course, you will: 

• Understand how to interface various components like PZEM-004T, GSM800, LCD, and Buzzer with ESP32. 

• Be able to build an energy surveillance system that monitors real-time energy consumption and sends alerts. 

• Gain the ability to create a smart dashboard for remote monitoring of energy usage using the Blynk IoT platform. 

This course is perfect for anyone interested in building smart energy monitoring systems, home automation, or IoT solutions with real-time data visualization and alerting. 

Key Highlights: 

• Comprehensive IoT-based Energy Meter System: Learn how to design and develop an energy meter surveillance system using IoT technology for real-time monitoring and alerting. 

• Hands-on Integration with IoT Platforms: Integrate your system with Blynk IoT Cloud for remote monitoring and control of energy meters and devices. 

• Component-based Learning: Work with PZEM-004T, GSM800, LCD Display, and Buzzer modules to understand how they function and how to interface them with ESP32. 

• Real-time Alerts and Display: Use the GSM800 module to send energy-related alerts and notifications via SMS and display information on an LCD screen. 

Course Breakdown: 

1. Introduction to Smart Energy Meter Surveillance Using IoT 

• Learn the basics of Smart Energy Meter Surveillance and the importance of energy monitoring in smart homes and businesses. 

• Overview of the course structure and key components used in the project. 

2. Smart Energy Meter Surveillance Using IoT Project Concept 

• Introduction to the project concept, explaining the core functionality and how it contributes to energy efficiency and management. 

3. Introduction to ESP32 

• Overview of the ESP32 board, including power requirements, pinout, and form factor. 

• Learn how to program the ESP32 and understand its capabilities for IoT projects. 

4. Programming ESP32 Using Arduino IDE 

• Install and configure Arduino IDE to work with ESP32. 

• Create a simple program to blink an LED to test your ESP32 setup. 

5. Energy Monitoring Using PZEM-004T AC Energy Meter Sensor 

• Learn how to interface the PZEM-004T energy meter sensor with ESP32 to measure energy consumption. 

• Install and use the PZEM-004T sensor library to read data and understand its output. 

6. Working with GSM 800 Module 

• Learn how to interface the GSM800 module with ESP32 to send data over the GSM network. 

• Use the GSM800 module to provide internet access for remote communication. 

7. Working with LCD Display Module 

• Interface an LCD Display with ESP32 to display energy readings or messages. 

• Display "Hello World" to test the LCD setup. 

8. Working with Buzzer 

• Learn how to use a Buzzer with ESP32 for alerting users about energy consumption thresholds. 

• Control the buzzer to provide visual or audio feedback on energy status. 

9. Building Project Using Blynk Cloud 

• Learn how to set up the Blynk IoT platform to monitor your energy data remotely. 

• Understand Virtual Pins in Blynk Cloud, create devices, and send data to Blynk using the SIM 800L GSM module. 

10. Building Final Project 

• Complete the circuit design with final connections and test all components together. 

• Develop the program logic, perform testing, and troubleshoot the system. 

• Discuss the future scope of the project and possible alternative sensors for energy monitoring.