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Build amazing Internet of Things projects using the ESP8266 Wi-Fi chipAbout This BookGet to know the powerful and low cost ESP8266 and build interesting projects in the field of Internet of ThingsConfigure your ESP8266 to the cloud and explore the networkable modules that will be utilized in the IoT projectsThis step-by-step guide teaches you the basics of IoT with ESP8266 and makes your life easierWho This Book Is ForThis book is for those who want to build powerful and inexpensive IoT projects using the ESP8266 WiFi chip, including those who are new to IoT, or those who already have experience with other platforms such as Arduino.What You Will LearnControl various devices from the cloudInteract with web services, such as Twitter or FacebookMake two ESP8266 boards communicate with each other via the cloudSend notifications to users of the ESP8266, via email, text message, or push notificationsBuild a physical device that indicates the current price of BitcoinBuild a simple home automation system that can be controlled from the cloudCreate your own cloud platform to control ESP8266 devicesIn DetailThe Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of objects such as physical things embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and connectivity, enabling data exchange. ESP8266 is a low cost WiFi microcontroller chip that has the ability to empower IoT and helps the exchange of information among various connected objects. ESP8266 consists of networkable microcontroller modules, and with this low cost chip, IoT is booming. This book will help deepen your knowledge of the ESP8266 WiFi chip platform and get you building exciting projects.Kick-starting with an introduction to the ESP8266 chip, we will demonstrate how to build a simple LED using the ESP8266. You will then learn how to read, send, and monitor