The Internet of Things (IoT) is a quickly growing technology field- you’ve probably heard of “smart” or “connected” devices like a smart thermostat, a coffee maker you can program from your phone, or children’s toys that “talk” to each other. What do these terms mean, what is the technology used in these devices, and how can they be used in manufacturing, health care, agriculture, and city planning?
IoT connects (the internet) the power of technology to the physical world (things). Using powerful but low-cost sensors and microcontrollers, you can create devices that respond to their environment and collect and track data about those conditions and responses. Consider a smart pothole detector to help cities maintain their roads: a small sensor installed on city fleet vehicles tracks the rotation and vibration patterns of the wheels, while also logging GPS coordinates. This information is transmitted through the Cloud to a dashboard on an app, and maintenance crews can see the exact location where patterns are disrupted and send out a repair team. A sensor connected to a dust collection system in a factory can track particulates in the air and automatically turn on the ventilation system when particulates hit a certain level and log the conditions and intervals of system use. A sensor embedded in the soil can wirelessly transmit moisture readings to a dashboard that farmers can reference to more efficiently track irrigation patterns and water their crops.
In addition to learning to code smart devices in C++, IoT students will learn how to build them. The bootcamp covers electric circuits and soldering for circuit boards and is taught at FUSE Makerspace. You will have training on and access to Solidworks 3D design software, 3D printers, laser cutters, and wood and metal fabrication equipment. This bootcamp is a hands-on experience and a great pathway for students transitioning from manufacturing and mechanical work to the technology field; students who want to work in robotics; and artists, tinkerers, and anyone interested in the how and why of the way things work.
Learn the Technology
The IoT Coding and Hardware Design Bootcamp will teach you the fundamentals of creating and coding smart connected devices built around low-power computer chips.
Throughout the bootcamp, you will hear from industry experts on the current trends and use cases involving IoT. Students will demonstrate their learning and projects to a group of prospective employers.
Summer 2023 Bootcamp
Dates: June 19 – Aug. 25, 2023
Application Deadline: June 12, 2023
Bootcamp Structure
Full-time, Immersive Schedule:
Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Part-Time Fall Bootcamp
Dates: Fridays 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
September 8, 2023 – April 12, 2024
Application Deadline: September 1, 2023
Location
FUSE Makerspace (Map)
Pre-Bootcamp (Before the program starts)
Before the boot camp starts, students will be given some math assignments to help them brush up on their basic math skills.
Topics will include:
Introduction to IoT coding and design (Weeks 1 – 4)
Using a Smart Room Controller project as an educational vehicle:
Application of Cloud-based IoT to Industry 4.0 and Smart Cities (Weeks 5-8)
Capstone Project (Weeks 9-10)
The final weeks will be spent preparing a capstone project to solve a real-world need. Students will present their project to prospective employers on the last day of the bootcamp.
Learning at FUSE Makerspace
In addition to classroom learning, students be introduced to several kinds of manufacturing equipment at FUSE Makerspace:
Visit fusemakerspace.org/workshops/ for a complete list of FUSE Makerspace classes. The cost of these two classes, as well as a FUSE Makerspace membership for the duration of the class, is included in tuition. During the bootcamp, students will also learn to use 3D design software and will be 3D printing their own designs. Materials will be included.
Finally, multiple mindfulness sessions are incorporated into the bootcamp to help students manage the stress of completing assignments, quizzes, presentations, interviews, and other high-stakes events.
PLEASE NOTE: Prior coding experience is NOT required.
Laptop
It’s expected that our students use their own laptop in this bootcamp. Limited loaners are available. Contact us for questions about loaners or whether your computer meets our minimum specs:
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System requirements for IoT Bootcamp |
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Operating System |
Apple® macOS™ Catalina 10.15; Mojave v10.14; High Sierra v10.13 Linux (64-bit) Ubuntu 18.4 (Bionic Beaver) or equivalent |
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CPU Type |
64-bit processor, 4 cores, 1.7 GHz Intel Core i3 (6th generation or later), AMD Ryzen 3 or greater |
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Memory |
4 GB of RAM (systems with integrated graphics require 6 GB) |
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Graphics Card |
Supported for DirectX 11 or greater |
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Disk Space |
10 GB of storage |
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Display Resolution |
1366 x 768 (1920 x 1080 or greater at 100% scale strongly recommended) |
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Pointing Device |
HID-compliant mouse or trackpad, optional Wacom® tablet and 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse® support |
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Internet |
Minimum: 2.5 Mbps or faster download; 500 Kbps or faster upload Preferred: 3.8 Mbps or faster download; 3.0 Mbps or faster upload |
The total bootcamp tuition is $9,995.
Participants receiving third-party funding may not have to pay a deposit or any tuition. Learn more about financial assistance and the payment process for the bootcamp. *Prices subject to change.
Reserve Your Seat Now: A $1,500 non-refundable deposit is required prior to the application deadline in order to reserve your seat. The remaining course fees must be paid in full by the application deadline.
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Dr. Rashap spent nearly a quarter of century at Intel Corporation where he was most recently the General Manager of Corporate Services for the Americas Region. In this role, he was responsible for Intel physical infrastructure and facilities in the United States and Canada, including three large manufacturing sites. His team managed facilities operations, building services, construction, environmental health and safety, and on-site employee conveniences. In addition, he had managed Intel’s aviation program and drove an internal drone operations program to improve safety, cost, and productive. Brian’s past roles include running the manufacturing operations for Intel’s highest volume wafer fabrication facility, as well as leading the engineering to ramp Intel’s High-K / Metal Gate technology into high volume manufacturing. Throughout his Intel career, Brian drove the implementation of technology and IoT to improve building, manufacturing, facilities, and building capabilities and performance.
Prior to Intel, Brian received his B.S.E., M.S.E. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Michigan. His doctoral work focused on the application of Control Theory to improving semiconductor manufacturing processes. He worked at the NASA Langley Research Center on control of large unmanned space structures, as well as autonomous space-based robotics.
Brian has been involved in helping entrepreneurs start and grow businesses. He is an Angel Investor and a member of the board of directors of an Albuquerque-based technology start-up company. Additionally, he is a member of a board of a Santa Fe-based start-up accelerator for cultural entrepreneurs.
Edward Ishman served as an Aerospace Maintenance Journeyman in the United States Air Force where he maintained the airworthiness of the C-130 multi-mission transport aircraft fleet. The 58th Maintenance Squadron Edward belonged to provided aircraft to pilots and pararescuemen in training. Mr. Ishman has since used his mechanical knowledge and skills combined with his IoT experience and training to design and construct a smart greenhouse at Mandys Farm in Albuquerque’s South Valley. Teaming up with CNM Ingenuity’s Technology Solutions Lab, Edward has collaborated with ABQ BioPark providing greenhouse monitoring technology as well as Century Sign Builders where he used 3D print technology and programming methods to produce an indoor air quality device. Additionally, Edward was a part of the Quality Assurance team that assembled, programmed, tested and deployed gunshot detection systems at Eagl Technology
After you have completed this bootcamp, you will receive a certificate of completion, not a degree. You can receive Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) from Central New Mexico Community College (CNM) if you do decide to later pursue a degree, getting free credit for classes that are similar to what you learned in the bootcamp. Learn more about non-credit to credit CPL at CNM.
