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  • A flurry of Arduino Cloud updates spell sunshine for makers

    A flurry of Arduino Cloud updates spell sunshine for makers

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    Arduino Cloud updates

    Arduino Cloud updates are like buses! They all come along at once. But that just makes it all the more exciting when we get to tell you about the new things happening in Arduino’s awesome SaaS system. So let’s jump right in there and take a look at tags, filters, blinks and galleries.

    Tag your Things in IoT Cloud

    A Thing in Arduino Cloud is a multi-functional entity. They’re so easy to create it becomes just as easy to overlook everything a Thing can do for your project. So if you’re anything like me, you’re constantly creating new Things for projects, functions, prototypes, experiments and sometimes even just for the fun of it.

    This can mean your Cloud account can quickly become a bit overrun with these virtual devices. And it’s here that tags come to the rescue.

    Tags are the foundation for bringing metadata to your Things. You can add as many tags to a Thing as you want, and each one gets a custom value. In our example below, we’ve added a “Location” tag, demonstrating how you can filter multiple solutions that have been deployed in different places. The Things are assigned the Location tag, and given values based on where they are; New York and Rome, for instance.

    You can now modify the columns on your Things page to show your custom tags, and then filter the list using the search bar, based on any of these metadata criteria.

    It’s a small feature that lives in the background, but provides some essential functionality. Especially if you’re a prolific maker!

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVhUSh9aRyA?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281]

    Search Filters in Cloud Things

    Tags introduced a new way to filter your Things based on your custom metadata. This has proved to be incredibly useful, so the team has expanded on the concept to supercharge the way you can search and filter your Things.

    As you can see in the example below, it’s not just tags that can be used to refine your list. Naturally you can still search by name, if there’s something specific you’re looking for.

    But how about filtering by board type? A great way to see which Things are using which devices. If a column is displayed, you can rearrange your view to show you exactly what you need. 

    Search has become very powerful in Arduino Cloud thanks to this new option to filter. Now I’ve used tested it out, I wish this approach was available in all search engines!

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61H4BKrI9rU?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281]

    No-Code Cloud Blink Template

    We actually introduced templates some time ago, focusing on the Oplà IoT Kit. Since then we’ve been working on expanding Arduino Cloud’s template engine, so you can import an entire project in just a couple of clicks, and get them working without needing any code.

    To kick things off with these new, broader templates (which support a whole variety of boards; not just the Oplà Kit) we’ve gone right back to the classics!

    This new template shows you how to make an LED blink, just like with very early UNO demos, but this time it’s wireless, over the Cloud. It’s a fantastic way to wrap your head around wireless control and IoT Cloud projects. Once you’ve tested out Cloud Blink, you’ll be filled with inspiration for making much more ambitious projects. Check it out.

    [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DphCXql6R6Y?feature=oembed&w=500&h=281]

    Dashboard Gallery

    Okay, so we create a lot of Things in Arduino Cloud. But we also create a lot of dashboards. After all, you can design and publish as many as you want, and easily share them with other users

    To help you add a bit of customization to your list of available dashboards, we’ve put together a gallery option for the official Arduino Remote IoT app (on iOS and Android). It lets you add cover images to your dashboards, making it much easier to quickly pick out the one you’re looking for.

    And it makes the whole screen look cooler, obviously. Update the app now if you already have it, to get this hot new feature, or download it for your iOS or Android device.

    Arduino Cloud updates dashboard gallery

    There’s even more exciting Arduino Cloud news around the corner, but in the meantime give these great new features a test and tell us what you think. If you haven’t got started with Arduino’s IoT Cloud option yet, you can dive in for free by hitting the button below.

    Website: LINK

  • Arduino Cloud gets mobile dashboards and Facebook login

    Arduino Cloud gets mobile dashboards and Facebook login

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    Arduino Cloud Mobile Dashboards

    You’ve now got a way to optimize your Arduino Cloud dashboards for small screens, and Facebook login for the smartphone apps and your account. It’s been a busy few weeks! Only yesterday we rolled out LoRaWAN connectivity in Arduino Cloud using The Things Stack. Now we’ve even more great features to tell you about, so let’s jump right into them.

    Mobile Optimized Dashboards for Arduino Cloud

    Dashboards are one of Arduino Cloud’s crowning achievements. Fully customizable, and a powerful way to control boards, devices and projects, while also letting you visualize all kinds of data. It really is a cornerstone of Arduino Cloud’s offering.

    A little while ago we made some changes to widget sizes, and the way they’re labelled. It gave you a much better view of the data, and made the sizing more compact. This was the first step in a redesign of Arduino Cloud dashboards that now let us improve visibility on small screens, too. 

    As you probably know, your dashboards instantly work in the free Arduino IoT Remote app, too. It gives you smartphone control with no coding required. Today this great feature gets a shot in the arm, as you can now edit a dashboard’s layout for a mobile screen.

    Arduino Cloud Mobile Dashboards

    Let’s say you add a button to a new dashboard. You can now increase its size on the big screen, but reduce its size on the mobile layout. They can be in totally different positions, too. Arduino Cloud will automatically display the dashboard in the optimal size depending on your device. So you always get the best view and most ergonomic layout.

    Any settings for the widgets are maintained regardless of the dashboard size. So if you link the button to a variable on the desktop dashboard, it’s also linked for the mobile layout. This way, you can optimize the layout without having to replicate any work in the settings.

    At the top of the dashboard screen, you’ll now see a mobile layout button. This lets you switch between views, so you can customize the dashboard for both screen sizes. It’s available right now, so go give it a try.

    Facebook Login for Arduino Cloud

    Since we’re talking about Arduino Cloud updates for small screens, we also added another minor, but very useful tweak.

    You can already log into your Arduino Cloud account using Google or Apple accounts. Or your Arduino account, obviously. There’s now the option to log in by connecting to Facebook, too.

    It speeds up the process by only requiring a quick button click/tap, so you can get on with building those awesome mobile dashboards even faster!

    As always, we want to hear your thoughts on these changes, so please let us know over on social media.

    Website: LINK

  • Arduino Cloud widgets and data downloads get a design overhaul

    Arduino Cloud widgets and data downloads get a design overhaul

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    Arduino Cloud Widgets and historical data downloads

    Arduino Cloud’s dashboards and widgets are some of its most popular features. It’s what turns the Cloud into your ultimate control center for all kinds of projects, from home automation to industrial monitoring.

    We’re constantly looking for ways to improve the user experience, and we’ve just rolled out some small, but very important tweaks. Combined with the new historical data download process, your Arduino Cloud experience will now be even smoother.

    Changes to Arduino Cloud Widgets

    One of the more visible changes is the padding around the widgets. It’s been reduced, particularly within the header.

    Previously, if you added a header you often needed to increase the size of the widget to accommodate the space needed for it to be displayed. This could leave a lot of empty space inside the widget itself.

    By reducing the size of the heading and removing the historical data and settings buttons, widgets can now be a lot more compact while still displaying all the data, labels and controls. You can see the padding reduction in the image below, and how it creates more space for smaller widgets.

    Arduino Cloud Widget Sizes

    But you’re not losing any functions. The redesign pops the settings button out from the side of the widget when you hover over it during layout editing. And the historical data options have been moved into the dashboard’s settings rather than the individual widget’s (more about that below).

    That same location, to the left of the header, was also previously used to notify you of any errors. Now if there’s a problem, the whole widget is disabled and the error notification appears in the center. Hovering over the error icon will give you a tooltip with more info on what’s wrong. 

    These new layouts are currently just for desktop dashboards. They aren’t visible on mobile or within the IoT Cloud Remote app yet. However, the redesign allows for smaller sizes of widgets, which will become especially valuable as we bring these changes to mobile. Watch this space.

    Historical Data Downloads

    We’ve revisited the process for downloading historical data. Previously, if you wanted to export your data, you had to do it widget-by-widget. So if you had six widgets, you’d have to go through the download process six times. 

    Now you can grab all the historical data you want in a single download. 

    There’s a new option in the dashboard’s setting menu, called “Historical Data”. Clicking that gives you a list of all variables in use. From here you can select all the ones you want to download by selecting the check boxes.

    If your dashboard is using multiple Things, you can swap between them from the dropdown at the top. Finally, you’re given the option to specify a date range for the export.

    Simply choose the variables and Things you want to export. Set the date range, and click the “Select Data Source” button. You’ll receive an email after a couple of minutes providing you with a link to download your data as individual CSV files, zipped up into a single download.

    Arduino Cloud Historical Data Download

    Remember though; if you’re using the free tier of Arduino Cloud, the date range selector won’t be available. You’ll always just download the last 24 hours worth of data, so don’t worry if the date selector isn’t visible for you.

    As always, we’re keen to get your feedback on the changes. Join us on the forums to tell us what you think.

    Website: LINK

  • Create projects fast, with no coding, using Oplà IoT Kit templates

    Create projects fast, with no coding, using Oplà IoT Kit templates

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    Create projects fast, with no coding, using Oplà IoT Kit templates

    Arduino TeamJuly 30th, 2021

    Templates let you build IoT projects without code

    Templates are here for the Oplà IoT Kit. This is a new feature that takes you from unboxing your kit to uploading a sketch and getting a project up and running in record time. And you can do the whole thing without needing any coding.

    Arduino Cloud Templates for Oplà IoT Kit

    Arduino Cloud is all about ease and simplicity. So it’s been no small task in the background, creating a way to import dashboards, sketches, things and variables that get projects up and running in just a few clicks.

    To kick things off, we’ve brought these templates to the awesome Oplà IoT Kit. This way, you have more options than ever before. You don’t need any coding skills at all to make a fully functional, connected IoT project. It’s the spark that will start the fire of your new passion for electronics!

    Arduino templates for Opla IoT Kit

    Oplà IoT Kit Projects

    The kit includes a host of projects so you can get started with IoT. These projects are carefully developed to create a strong foundation that lets anyone develop a working understanding of connected projects. Whether you’re teaching or learning, this kit is for you.

    There’s still a lot of value in following these projects from start to finish, of course. Building control dashboards is one of the most powerful tools in the Arduino Cloud arsenal, for example. But there’s no quicker way to get started than importing a template. You can get to grips with things through pre-built, working demo content. Being able to see the finished project and work backwards is an excellent way to understand the inner workings.

    There’s a super simple wizard that helps you import an Oplà IoT Kit project. It walks you step-by-step through the short process, creating and uploading the sketch, connecting the devices and adding a dashboard. It’ll connect your boards to Arduino Cloud and set them up automatically as you go.

    Templates are ready and available for the following example Oplà IoT Kit projects:

    • Home Security Alarm
    • Inventory Control
    • Personal Weather Station
    • Remote Controlled Lights
    • Smart Garden
    • Thermostat Control
    • Thinking About You

    Simply register your kit, and get signed up to the Arduino Cloud. If you’ve got a new Oplà IoT Kit there’s a free 12 month subscription included in the box, although you can do all this with the free Cloud plan too. Once you’re in, select the project you want to build with your Oplà IoT Kit. Then just click the “Import” button and follow the wizard as it takes you through the quick and easy process.

    Do you like the new dashboard templates? Let us know if the comments where you’d like to see this Arduino Cloud feature go next.

    Website: LINK

  • Target ships Xbox One early to user, gets banned by Microsoft

    Target ships Xbox One early to user, gets banned by Microsoft

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    That’s right, user ‚Moonlightswami‘, got his pre-ordered Xbox One from Target ‚a little‘ early.

    He unboxed the console, posted a video of it and shared some game and dashboard details.

    Sadly, his console and account got banned and also his initial unboxing was taken down by Microsoft:

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    „And now my console is banned. Interesting. Legally purchased game, and system. @Microsoft you got some splaining to do.“

    • He timed the bootup at 17 seconds to get to the dashboard, and the Day-1 update that downloaded during setup measured at 500MB.

    • He also shared some Xbox One games sizes:

    – Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag – 20GB
    – Battlefield 4 – 33GB
    – Call of Duty: Ghosts – 39GB
    – Crimson Dragon
    – Dead Rising 3 – 19GB
    – FIFA 14 – 8GB
    – Fighter Within – 9.2GB
    – Forza Motorsport 5 – 31GB
    – Just Dance 2014 – 22GB
    – Killer Instinct – 2.4GB // 3.4GB for full install, can play after downloading 2.4GB
    – Lego Marvel Super Heroes
    – Lococycle – 13GB
    – Madden NFL 25 – 12GB
    – NBA 2K14 – 43GB
    – NBA Live 14 – 9GB
    – Need for Speed: Rivals
    – Powerstar Golf – 3.9GB
    – Ryse: Son of Rome – 34GB
    – Skylanders: Swap Force – 15GB
    – Xbox Fitness – 246MB
    – Zoo Tycoon – 2.6GB
    – Zumba: World Party – 24GB

    An interesting note about Call of Duty: Ghosts disc installation:

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    XBOX ONE DASHBOARD GALLERY:

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    Official Source: https://twitter.com/Moonlightswami

    http://www.theverge.com/2013/11/9/5083784/xbox-one-dashboard-screenshots-moonlightswami

    http://www.engadget.com/2013/11/09/early-xbox-one-details/

    http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=711673

  • Erste Entertainm​ent Partner von Xbox One vorgestell​t

    Erste Entertainm​ent Partner von Xbox One vorgestell​t

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    Seit Jahren arbeitet Xbox mit führenden Entertainment-Marken zusammen, um Nutzern neben dem Spielen eine vielfältige Palette an Unterhaltungsmöglichkeiten zu bieten: die besten Spiele, die besten Multiplayer-Features, Musik, Filme, Sport und vieles mehr – alles an einem Ort.

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    Zusätzlich zu Live TV wird das Angebot von  Premium Unterhaltungs-Apps, die speziell für das Wohnzimmer konzipiert wurden und auch per Gesten gesteuert werden können, abgerundet. Diese Apps wurden von Grund auf für Xbox One entwickelt und Microsoft ermutigt alle Partner ihre Apps mit Media Achievements oder Snap-Unterstützung aufzuwerten. Spieler oder Entertainment-Freunde profitieren so von exklusiven Abzeichen oder Belohnung für ihren Medienkonsum – zusätzliche zu denen, die sie auch beim Spielen verdienen können. Xbox One ist zudem das einzige Gaming- und Entertainment-System, das HDMI pass through ermöglicht.

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    Heute wurden die ersten Partnerschaften aus der Unterhaltungsbranche angekündigt. Neben Xbox Fitness, Xbox Video, Xbox Music, Internet Explorer, Skype, SkyDrive und Upload, werden zwischen dem Launch am 22. November und Frühling 2014  Apps von Eurosport, Machinima, MUZU TV, TED und Twitch für Xbox One in Österreich verfügbar sein.

     

    Auf diese erste Ankündigung von Partnern von Xbox One, werden weitere folgen, das App-Angebot für Xbox 360 und Xbox One wird  laufend erweitert.

     

    Official Source: XBOX AT Press Release