Introducing ESP32 by Example: Your Complete Practical Course for Embedded Systems
Transform curiosity into capability. The ESP32 by Example course, paired with the ESP32 by Example Kit (EEK) and Professor Jim Solderitsch’s guidance, teaches you the hardware, code, and systems behind modern embedded tech.
If you’ve been wanting to gain real embedded systems skills — and not just follow loose tutorials or trial-and-error experiments — Elektor now has a complete, structured solution: ESP32 by Example: The Complete ESP32 Microcontroller Learning Course. Created by Professor Jim Solderitsch of Villanova University, the course is built from the ground up to teach hardware, programming, connectivity, and IoT system design through a clear, example-driven approach.
Whether you're a professional developer, forward-thinking student, or a serious maker, this course delivers the structure, depth, and practical clarity that most entry-level materials are missing. Learn to build real IoT and cyber-physical systems!
ESP32 by Example (Learning Course)
A Practical Introduction to Embedded Systems — By Example
Many innovators interested in embedded systems start with scattered guides or random online examples, only to find the material inconsistent or incomplete. ESP32 by Example, authored by Prof. Solderitsch, solves this with a cohesive and academically grounded learning path refined through years of engineering instruction.
At the center of the course is the ESP32 by Example Kit (EEK) — a consistent hardware platform with LEDs, buttons, an OLED display, the DHT11 sensor, and the MPU6050 motion processor. Once assembled, the hardware stays stable throughout the curriculum so you can focus on learning, experimenting, and building — not constant rewiring.
Paired with the comprehensive 384-page book, ESP32 by Example, you’ll follow a progression of real examples and mini-projects that steadily build technical confidence.
In addition to the book, the course provides access to the Academy Pro Platform with a comprehensive online manual supported by instructional videos and software that help you successfully complete the projects.
The Academy Pro Platform with a comprehensive online manual supported by instructional videos and software.
What You’ll Learn
Guided by Prof. Solderitsch’s structured content and decades of teaching experience, the course takes you from beginner to capable embedded developer:
ESP32 embedded programming using the Arduino IDE
Real-time sensor input and control via buttons, LEDs, displays, and environmental sensors
Gesture-based interaction using the MPU6050 accelerometer and gyroscope
Bluetooth gamepad integration and a drone-control simulation
Wi-Fi fundamentals, UDP networking, and NTP
MQTT communication with cloud platforms including AWS and Arduino IoT Cloud
Best practices for building, testing, and deploying full-featured IoT systems
Every lesson includes a working example—no missing steps, no guesswork.
A project-based introduction
The course is perfect for:
Developers transitioning from Raspberry Pi or basic Arduino projects to real microcontroller-based design
Students and self-learners entering embedded systems for the first time
Makers and IoT enthusiasts looking to improve hardware and firmware skills
Educators and trainers seeking ready-to-teach academic-quality material
If you’ve ever wanted to understand how embedded systems really work — from reading sensors to cloud communication — this course gives you the foundation you need.
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