Overview

Learn to create an entertaining IoT project called Tweet Monkey that responds to tweets by dancing. Explore how to use JavaScript with Node.js to control hardware devices, including motors, sensors, and switches. Follow along as the instructor guides you through the entire process, from modifying a toy monkey to setting up a Raspberry Pi 2, wiring a circuit, and writing code to access Twitter's streaming API. Gain hands-on experience in modern IoT development techniques without the need for complex, low-level programming languages. This beginner-friendly tutorial is suitable for students, kids, and anyone interested in creating fun and interactive maker projects.