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tekguy
Jul 18, 2020Copper Contributor
Hardware suggestion for solution
Hello, I am looking to accomplish something, but I am not sure how to approach it with hardware, I've never done any IoT projects before. I am confident I can figure out the software solution, bu...
OlivierBloch
Microsoft
Jul 31, 2020Hi tekguy
Sorry for the late answer on this one.
There are various options. If you are looking to build a proof of concept, then you can get started with the MXChip Devkit which is a great way of discovering and playing around with all Azure IoT capabilities. The site will point you to Seeed Studio's to purchase a kit, but you can also find it on amazon.
The site also has a set of samples with getting started instructions.
I would also invite you to check out the catalog of certified devices.
For a simple button, the ReButton is a good option. Not sure you can control the led remotely on this one though, I didn't try.
You can also consider getting started with a Raspberry Pi, a breadboard, LEDs, a Button.
ESP chip based boards are an option as well such as the Huzzah.
Hope this helps!
Happy hacking