Mastering hardware protocols with ESP32 and Arduinos (Udemy.com)
Analysis and use of UART, I2C, OneWire, SPI and non-standard protocols in the Arduino environment.
Created by: Markus Edenhauser
Last updated July 2023
What you will learn
- What is I2C, UART, SPI and Onewire?
- Analysis and discussion of data sheets
- Understanding and using bit operations
- Analysis of external libraries for understanding control
- Evaluating sensors without external libraries
- Protocol Reverse Engineering
- Understand the different communication protocols such as UART, I2C, OneWire and SPI and explain how they work.
- To analyse the advantages and disadvantages of the different protocols and select the appropriate protocols for specific use cases.
- To successfully establish serial communication between Arduino and ESP microcontrollers and implement data transfers between them.
- To recognise and analyse non-standard protocols and integrate them into own Arduino and ESP projects to meet specific requirements.
How it compares
Against the other 295 rated Udemy courses in Arduino on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 77% of them
- Reviews43#258 of 296 by number of reviews
- Length6 hourslonger than 55% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2023more recently than 51% of them
Course Description
Welcome to the video course "Analysis and use of UART, I2C, OneWire, SPI and non-standard protocols in the Arduino/ESP environment"!
In this course we dive deep into the world of communication protocols and show you how to use them effectively with Arduino and ESP microcontrollers.
This course is ideal for Arduino and ESP enthusiasts who want to expand their understanding of communication protocols to create complex projects. Whether you are an experienced developer or a beginner, this course will provide you with valuable knowledge and practical applications.
This is not a theory course. We will jump straight into practical implementation and analyse and evaluate the protocols with a logic analyser.
In the course of the course, we will mainly deal with the most important communication protocols in the Arduino environment:
UART
I2C
OneWire
SPI
We will also look at non-standard protocols that are often used in special applications. You will learn how to identify, analyse and integrate these protocols into your Arduino and ESP projects.
After the introductory chapter, we can are able to handle bit operators so that we can do our own evaluations and libraries at bit level.
We will evaluate a light sensor (BH1750), DHT20 and DHT11 as well as an Ikea air quality sensor ourselves, without any external libraries.
In this video course we will use practical examples and demonstrations to teach you how to use these protocols. You will learn how to set up serial communication between different microcontrollers, transfer data, read sensors. We will also cover common challenges and troubleshooting that can occur when using these protocols.
By the end of the course you will have a solid understanding of UART, I2C, OneWire, SPI and non-standard protocols. You will be able to use these protocols safely and effectively in your Arduino and ESP projects and significantly expand your skills as a developer.
Sign up for my video course now and dive into the fascinating world of hardware protocols with microcontrollers!
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
43 Reviews
Markus Edenhauser
Markus Edenhauser, geboren 1985 in Tirol, ist Werkmeister für Elektrotechnik und hat zwei Masterabschlüsse in Wirtschaftsinformatik und systemischem Coaching. Er verbindet technische Architektur mit strukturiertem Denken und entwickelt Systeme, die nachvollziehbar und reproduzierbar bleiben.
Als Autor und Dozent veröffentlicht er Fachbücher und Inhalte rund um Linux, Embedded und Open Source – mit Fokus auf Systemverständnis statt Tool-Hype.
Sein Ansatz: nicht nur zeigen, was funktioniert, sondern erklären, warum es funktioniert – damit Technik bewusst beherrschbar wird.
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Reviews
By Armando Perez on 3/28/2026
no resources avaiable, plus Instructor is hard to follow along
By Gerardo Rodriguez Rivera on 5/7/2025
SI, FUE UNA BUENA ELECCION Y ME ASOMBRO MUCHO EL CONOCIMIENTO SOBRE EL TEMA DEL INSTRUCTOR
By Mario Gerasch on 3/3/2025
Manche Dinge müsste ich mir mehrmals anschauen um sie korrekt zu verstehen. Viele Dinge waren mir bekannt. Trotzdem noch vieles neuss gelernt. Super gemacht.
By Andrea Lombardo on 1/30/2025
Fantastic course. I learned a lot from it! the documentation is excelent and the booklet provided is an amazing add-on that will allow me in the future to review any topic that I may forget. Top class!!!
By Ertuğrul Çakır on 7/30/2024
Avarage telling and some in efficient clearance
By Andrea Lini on 2/12/2024
Excellent course! Before starting this course I had some experience with Arduino but none with ESP8266 and ESP32. It was a bit of steep learning curve but I enjoyed the challenge. I will definitively be looking for more of Markus' courses.
By Brschucks Chucks on 1/15/2024
This is an excellent course. Markus makes short videos that are very clear to understand. The only thing I suggest improving is the SPI protocol, perhaps due to its complexity, there could be a dedicated course for the subject. I have already purchased other excellent courses from Markus, I recommend them!
By Rudi Majerle on 10/8/2023
Very clear and detailed explanations and examples that are useful in everyday work with Arduino modules.
By Vincenzo Caruso on 9/20/2023
Very good course with interesting trick and step by step instructions. Thanks.
By Micahel Small on 6/28/2023
A lot of knowledge coverd in this class. Thank you Sir!
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Overall Score : 92 / 100









