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TOWER Mini Course

This course was created in cooperation between HARDWARIO a.s. and the Technical University of Liberec within the framework of the grant support from the Liberec Region. The aim is to provide students and teachers with a practical tool to explore the world of the Internet of Things (IoT) through the HARDWARIO TOWER electronic kit.

The course is designed to guide participants from the connection of the very first module to the creation of their own IoT applications.

What to Expect​

Throughout the course, you will go through five lessons that combine theory, practical demonstrations, and hands-on experiments:

  • Getting Started with TOWER – environment installation, firmware upload, sensor connection.
  • Measuring and Visualizing Data – working with temperature, humidity, light, and other sensors.
  • Conditional Reactions – logic nodes, input responses, automation.
  • Controlling Outputs – LED strips, color effects, and interactive elements.

What You Need​

  • A computer with Windows 10 or newer, macOS 15 or newer, or a Linux desktop (Ubuntu 24.04 / Fedora 42 or newer is supported), one free USB port, and permission to install software and USB drivers.
  • HARDWARIO Playground — a free download; Lesson 1 walks you through the installation.
  • The HARDWARIO TOWER hardware used across the lessons: Radio Dongle, Core Module, Battery Module, Mini Battery Module, PIR Module, Climate Module, Button Module, LCD Module, Power Module, Cover Module, a USB cable, an LED strip, a DC adapter, and the 3D-printed enclosures — plus six AAA batteries (four for the Battery Module, two for the Mini Battery Module).
  • Internet access for the downloads. No accounts or cloud services are needed.

Course Benefits​

  • Practical STEM education combining electronics, programming, and digital skills.
  • Development of critical and logical thinking, teamwork, and creativity.
  • Ready-to-use teaching materials and guides for educators, making it easy to integrate IoT into lessons.
  • Inspiration for students to pursue technical careers and engage in the regional innovation ecosystem.

Who Is This Course For​

  • High school and university students who want to dive into the world of modern technologies.
  • Teachers and educators looking for practical teaching materials for classes in digital technologies, informatics, or physics.
  • Enthusiasts of IoT and smart technologies who want to gain hands-on experience.

Project Implementation​

The project was carried out in the academic year 2024/2025 with the support of the Regional Innovation Program of the Liberec Region. The result is a fully developed IoT teaching methodology, available online and open for further development.

Co-funded by the Liberec Region​

Liberecký kraj