Prototyping New Ideas with the ESP32 and Azure

Explore the process of converting innovative ideas into functional prototypes using the ESP32 microcontroller and Azure cloud services in this 50-minute conference talk by Ivan R Judson and Pamela Cortez from Microsoft. Learn about the complexities of IoT solutions and how to navigate through various components such as devices, SDKs, management tools, gateways, protocols, cloud storage, and data analytics. Discover open-source tools and SDKs that enable low-cost product prototyping, and witness a live demonstration of building an end-to-end prototype. Gain insights into the advantages of the ESP32 over the ESP8266, the Microsoft Expression platform, OPC UA, and the Device Catalog. Follow along as the speakers showcase the ESP32 IDE and configuration menu, providing a comprehensive guide to kickstart your IoT prototyping journey.