Schlagwort: Internet of Things

  • 4 new IoT monitoring dashboard updates on Arduino Cloud

    4 new IoT monitoring dashboard updates on Arduino Cloud

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    Arduino Cloud recently received a major upgrade renewing the user interface and the Arduino Cloud editor. And as we promised it was just the beginning. This article dives into some of the new IoT monitoring dashboard features that may seem small, but pack a big punch for your connected projects.

    1. Duplicate IoT Dashboards

    Dashboards are the heart of the Arduino Cloud, allowing you to effortlessly monitor and control your devices. That’s why improving their functionality is crucial.

    Even though creating an IoT dashboard is an easy task with the intuitive drag-and-drop interface, it can become a bit tedious when you have to replicate many of them and apply minor adjustments. 

    Now it is possible to duplicate your IoT dashboards with just one click. Just click on the three dots (?) of the dashboard that you want to clone and select “Duplicate.” This creates a copy that you can customize to meet your specific needs.

    2. Customize your IoT Value Widget

    Customizing widgets has been a common request from our user community, and we’ve recently addressed this with the introduction of decimal settings in the “Value” widget. This much-awaited feature allows users to configure the number of decimal digits displayed in the widget when dealing with floating-point variable types.

    When selecting a floating-point variable type, users can specify the decimal precision shown in the widget and choose whether to truncate or round the value. Importantly, this setting only affects the visualization, not the actual variable value.

    3. Enjoy the new data aggregation method in Advanced Chart widget

    Advanced chart widgets are one of the most popular widgets for data analysis as they help you improve your data analysis. The widget now includes support for configuring the data aggregation method.

    But what does it mean?

    The chart widgets come with a smart implicit feature known as data aggregation. To prevent the chart from becoming too messy with an excess of data points, there is a fixed limit of data points per chart:

    • If the number of data points to show is lower than the maximum number of data points, there is no aggregation.
    • If the number of data points to show is bigger than the maximum number of data points, data is aggregated.

    Before this update, there was only an implicit aggregation method, which was the average.

    With this new Advanced Chart widget feature, you can now choose the aggregation method that suits your needs. Options include average, max value, and min value:

    • Average: Calculates the average of the data for each aggregation period.
    • Max value: Uses the maximum value within the aggregation period.
    • Min value: Uses the minimum value within the aggregation period.

    This enhancement is a direct result of the feedback from our community. It’s a feature that has long been requested by users, and we’re happy to finally deliver it.

    Check out this article if you want to learn more about Advanced Chart widgets. 

    4. Deploy ready-to-use dashboards and firmware for your ESP32 devices

    Templates are one of the most popular features of the Arduino Cloud. You can select a ready-to-use solution and deploy it with one click. You get the software and an IoT monitoring dashboard. If you need to do modifications for your IoT project, you can just edit the code and dashboard and off you go! It’s a fun and easy way to get started.

    The exciting thing is that two new dashboard templates for ESP32 boards are now available, complementing the offering for Arduino boards:

    With the SparkFun Weather Station kit template, you can program the SparkFun Weather Station kit firmware and get a ready-to-use dashboard that shows information about wind, rain, and sunlight.

    Check out the full list of templates to see the ones that fit you more.

    Bonus: IoT widget preview

    As a bonus, we’re also introducing a handy new feature – now when you add a widget to a dashboard, you’ll see a preview and description of the widget. This makes it even easier to choose the right widget for your dashboard and streamline your project setup process.

    Get started with Arduino Cloud

    The Arduino Cloud is free to use. Create your Arduino Cloud account today and explore how you can bring your projects to the next level. If you need enhanced functionality, you can check the premium features and redeem a code for a free 30-day trial. 

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    Want to learn more about Arduino Cloud IoT monitoring dashboards? 

    Check out our custom dashboards page

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  • Arduino Cloud Café: Let’s chat about environmental monitoring!

    Arduino Cloud Café: Let’s chat about environmental monitoring!

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    Exciting news! We’re gearing up for the second edition of Arduino Cloud Café, and we’re thrilled to have you join us. Tune in on Tuesday, February 13th at 5pm CET for an engaging session on environmental monitoring.

    This time, we have two fantastic guests — Bill from Dronebot Workshop and Muhammad Afzal, author of “Arduino IoT Cloud: A Guide for Developers — who will be sharing their insights and connected projects. It’s an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

    Save the date and be ready to dive into the world of Arduino Cloud with us:

    RSVP on Facebook
    Attend on LinkedIn
    Get notified on YouTube

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  • Arduino and Silicon Labs team up to make the Matter protocol accessible to all

    Arduino and Silicon Labs team up to make the Matter protocol accessible to all

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    The world of IoT just got more exciting: Arduino and SiLabs unveil plans for Matter protocol integration.

    In a groundbreaking development for IoT enthusiasts and professionals alike, Arduino and Silicon Labs (SiLabs) have announced a collaboration that promises to revolutionize access to the Matter protocol. This initiative is set to unfold in two major phases, ushering in a new era of connectivity and innovation.

    Phase one: The dawn of a new era in IoT development begins at CES 2024

    At CES 2024, Arduino and SiLabs have revealed the first phase of their ambitious project. This phase marks the release of an extremely user-friendly Arduino library tailored for the Matter protocol, alongside the Arduino core for SiLabs microcontrollers. This integration into the Arduino IDE is a significant leap forward, making advanced IoT development more accessible than ever.

    “Our partnership with Arduino brings simplicity and ease of use to wireless development for Silicon Labs developers as well as Arduino’s 40M users to take their project from concept to production,” said Rob Shane, VP of Global Mass Markets for Silicon Labs. “By integrating Matter with Arduino’s ecosystem, we’re opening a universe of possibilities for developers.” 

    This announcement is not just about new tools; it’s a statement of intent to make IoT technology more accessible to a wider range of users, from hobbyists to professionals.

    Get started now: Use existing Matter boards

    In anticipation of the second phase, the Arduino community can begin experimenting with Matter protocol through existing boards. Our friends at SparkFun have provided an excellent platform for this purpose, allowing users to get a head start in exploring the potential of Matter with Arduino.

    You can download the new core right now to start experimenting with the Silabs xG24 Explorer Kit and the Sparkfun Thing Plus Matter.

    “We are thrilled with the continued adoption of Matter to support IoT applications. The Matter implementation in Arduino has been a massive undertaking and it will make Matter even more accessible for engineers, creators, and innovators across the globe. This is another major step forward in interoperability and improving our daily interactions with the devices we have come to reply upon.” – Glenn Samala, CEO at SparkFun

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    Phase two: The launch of a revolutionary board ads to Arduino Day celebrations

    The second phase is set to culminate on Arduino Day, in March 2024, with the release of an innovative addition to the über-popular Nano family, with a board based on the SiLabs MGM240SD22VNA. This board is expected to be a game-changer in the field of IoT, offering unparalleled ease of use and capabilities.

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    What this means for the Arduino community

    The collaboration between Arduino and SiLabs, leading up to these releases, represents a major stride in making advanced IoT technologies more accessible. The combination of Arduino’s user-friendly interface with the robust capabilities of SiLabs’ technology and the universality of the Matter protocol is a recipe for innovation.

    For educators, students, hobbyists, and professionals, this means an unprecedented opportunity to dive into IoT projects with greater ease and more powerful tools. The implications for smart home applications, industrial IoT, and educational projects are immense.

    Looking ahead

    Here is a sneak peek of the new board being developed – stay tuned for the launch in March 2024!

    As we eagerly await these releases, the excitement within the Arduino community is palpable. This collaboration is not just about new products; it’s about empowering a whole generation of creators and innovators, breaking down barriers, and opening up new horizons in the world of IoT.

    Stay tuned for more updates as we approach these landmark dates, and get ready to embark on a journey of discovery and innovation with Arduino and SiLabs.

    Are you in Las Vegas? Come meet the Arduino team at CES 2024 – Venetian Tower — Suite 29-228.

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  • Arduino Cloud Café: Let’s chat about IoT!

    Arduino Cloud Café: Let’s chat about IoT!

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    Get your coffee ready because Arduino Cloud Café is brewing!

    Join us on December 12th for an interactive session where we discuss the latest Arduino Cloud release, sip on some IoT insights, and answer your burning questions.

    We’re thrilled to welcome Sachin from Techiesms, who’ll not only share his experiences with Arduino Cloud but also showcase his fantastic home automation project

    Secure your seat now for a cozy and engaging IoT session with us. Simply visit our YouTube event page and click “Notify me” to ensure you don’t miss out.

    See you there!

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  • Introducing support for the new Nano ESP32 board in Arduino Cloud

    Introducing support for the new Nano ESP32 board in Arduino Cloud

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    Great news for Arduino enthusiasts! The new Nano ESP32, just released on July 17th, is now officially supported by the Arduino Cloud. This powerful combo brings MicroPython and IoT capabilities right to your fingertips, simplifying all your smart devices projects.

    The Nano ESP32‘s native MicroPython support empowers you to code in Python effortlessly. It opens up a world of possibilities for all skill levels, from simple scripts to complex IoT applications.

    Nano ESP32 and Arduino Cloud, the power couple of IoT

    Pairing the Nano ESP32 with the Arduino Cloud enhances your projects even further! The Arduino Cloud expands its existing ESP32-based hardware compatibility by including the Nano ESP32, allowing you to publish data from your Nano ESP32, monitor and control your devices from anywhere with ease, and update their firmware wirelessly.

    About Arduino Cloud

    The Arduino Cloud is the next exciting journey for IoT enthusiasts to bring their projects to life quickly. It is an all-in-one intuitive IoT platform, supporting a wide range of hardware and backed by the vibrant Arduino community. The Arduino Cloud removes complexity to enable users from all levels of expertise to create from anywhere, then control and share their projects with stunning dashboards.

    Sign up for the Arduino Cloud now and unleash the full potential of your Nano ESP32 board.

    Get started for free

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  • The Squirrel Box aims to bring trust to smart agriculture

    The Squirrel Box aims to bring trust to smart agriculture

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    It may not be as exciting as other fields, but agriculture is incredibly important to humanity and technological advances have increased yields, efficiency, and productivity many times throughout history. All of the evidence suggests that smart agriculture is going to be at the heart of the next big technological leap and that will require trust in the data. To further that goal, researchers from Newcastle University and the University of Nottingham developed the Squirrel Box.

    The Squirrel Box is a small, remote device that measures key soil metrics, like pH levels, moisture content, ambient conditions, and NPK (nitrogen, phosphorous, and potassium) levels. That data is important in determining the health of the soil in a field. It is useful for protecting potential yields and also for maintaining the soil to achieve maximum productivity. The Squirrel Box can transmit its readings over long distances via LoRaWAN® to a WisGate Edge Lite 2, which is an eight-channel gateway that many boxes can connect to in order to provide a comprehensive picture of soil health across an entire farm. An Arduino MKR WAN 1310 board monitors the sensors and contains an onboard LoRa® transceiver.

    But as the Squirrel Box team points out in their paper, smart agriculture requires trust. If farmers are to rely on this data, they need to trust that it is accurate, reliable, and tamper-proof. For that reason, they implemented decentralized communication that is robust enough to survive the failure of any single unit. They also turned to machine learning to validate the data and identify potential anomalies that might represent anything from a sensor problem to falsified data. This focus on trust makes farmers more likely to adopt smart agricultural techniques.

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  • The UV Budgie shows IoT alerts in a fun way

    The UV Budgie shows IoT alerts in a fun way

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    Arduino Team — September 14th, 2022

    The Internet of Things (IoT) is now well-established and households around the world contain many IoT devices. Most of them were designed to blend as seamlessly as possible into their owners’ lives, which means that they tend to be unobtrusive. But “unobtrusive” is the last adjective you want to describe an important notification, which is why Jude Pullen built the UV Budgie.

    For those of you without an interest in ornithology, “budgie” is a shortening of “budgerigar” and is a nickname for the common parakeet. That name is appropriate for this device as it features an automata budgie that flaps and squawks according to the peak UV level for the day. UV rays can be dangerous, so this flapping budgie is a great way to get your kids attention and remind them to pack some sunscreen. A ding or announcement from Alexa won’t tear their eyes away from Minecraft, but a fluttering avian might.

    An Arduino Nano 33 IoT board pulls the UV index from the Met Office Datapoint Service API in the UK. It then displays that data on a 2.9” Waveshare ePaper screen. If the UV index for the day is at dangerous levels, then the Arduino will use an Adafruit Servo Driver board to turn a servo that drives the automata budgie mechanism. At the same time, it will play a sound file through an Adafruit Audio FX Sound Board. The device’s enclosure and the budgie automata mechanism are all 3D-printable, so you can build The UV Budgie for yourself. But if you live outside of the UK, you’ll need to utilize another service to pull the UV index. 

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  • Control your Internet of Things projects from anywhere with the new Arduino IoT Cloud Remote app

    Control your Internet of Things projects from anywhere with the new Arduino IoT Cloud Remote app

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    Control your Internet of Things projects from anywhere with the new Arduino IoT Cloud Remote app

    Arduino Team — July 22nd, 2020

    The perfect companion to the Arduino IoT Cloud! Develop your IoT solution online via a desktop, then monitor and control your dashboards on your mobile with the new Arduino IoT Cloud Remote app.

    Initially available for free for iPhone on the App Store (Android to follow in the next few weeks), the Arduino IoT Cloud Remote app gives you with the ability to access, monitor or control your IoT projects regardless of the time or place:

    • In the field: you can read the data from your soil sensors or start your irrigation system directly from anywhere. 
    • In the factory: constant visibility of the state of your manufacturing process status, with the ability to control your automation remotely. 
    • In the home: monitor your home automation systems, check your previous or actual energy consumption from the convenience of your sofa.

    The latest dashboard for the Arduino IoT Cloud comes with a host of enhanced features. Creating your dashboard via a desktop or tablet is quick and easy. The tool automatically configures your devices (including the secure crypto element) and automatically generates the main code for your project, making setup as straightforward as possible. A broad set of simple widgets to connect to the properties provides maximum versatility and enables you to set up a new dashboard in minutes.

    Your dashboards, how you like them — all dashboards are fully customizable, it’s possible to group devices and organize them in any sequence — just drag and drop to arrange the layout, and select from multiple options including graphs to visualize the data. You can gather and display data from multiple IoT devices in one dashboard, and control those devices as required through your dashboard to fully integrate your solution. 

    The addition of the Arduino IoT Cloud Remote app to access, monitor, and control dashboards on the go via your phone is the final piece of the jigsaw. 

    iOS version is now available for free from the App Store.

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  • Tracking the Brecon Beacons ultramarathon with a Raspberry Pi Zero

    Tracking the Brecon Beacons ultramarathon with a Raspberry Pi Zero

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    On my holidays this year I enjoyed a walk in the Brecon Beacons. We set out nice and early, walked 22km through some of the best scenery in Britain, got a cup of tea from the snack van on the A470, and caught our bus home. “I enjoyed that walk,” I thought, “and I’d like to do one like it again.” What I DIDN’T think was, “I’d like to do that walk again, only I’d like it to be nearly three times as long, and it definitely ought to have about three times more ascent, or else why bother?”

    Alan Peaty is a bit more hardcore than me, so, a couple of weekends ago, he set out on the Brecon Beacons 10 Peaks Ultramarathon: “10 peaks; 58 kilometres; 3000m of ascent; 24 hours”. He went with his friend Neil and a Raspberry Pi Zero in an eyecatching 3D-printed case.

    A green 3D-printed case with a Raspberry Pi sticker on it, on a black backpack leaning against a cairn. In the background are a sunny mountain top, distant peaks, and a blue sky with white clouds.

    “The brick”, nestling on a backpack, with sunlit Corn Du and Pen y Fan in the background

    The Raspberry Pi Zero ensemble – lovingly known as the brick or, to give it its longer name, the Rosie IoT Brick or RIoT Brick – is equipped with a u-blox Neo-6 GPS module, and it also receives GPS tracking info from some smaller trackers built using ESP32 microcontrollers. The whole lot is powered by a “rather weighty” 20,000mAh battery pack. Both the Raspberry Pi and the ESP32s were equipped with “all manner of additional sensors” to track location, temperature, humidity, pressure, altitude, and light level readings along the route.

    Charts showing temperature, humidity & pressure, altitude, and light levels along the route, together with a route map

    Where the route crosses over itself is the most fervently appreciated snack van in Wales

    Via LoRa and occasional 3G/4G from the many, many peaks along the route, all this data ends up on Amazon Web Services. AWS, among other things, hosts an informative website where family members were able to keep track of Alan’s progress along windswept ridges and up 1:2 gradients, presumably the better to appreciate their cups of tea and central heating. Here’s a big diagram of how the kit that completed the ultramarathon fits together; it’s full of arrows, dotted lines, and acronyms.

    Alan, Neil, the brick, and the rest of their gear completed the event in an impressive 18 hours and one minute, for which they got a medal.

    The brick, a small plastic box full of coloured jumper leads and other electronics; the lid of the box; and a medal consisting of the number 10 in large plastic characters on a green ribbon

    Well earned

    You can follow the adventures of this project, its antecedents, and the further evolutions that are doubtless to come, on the Rosie the Red Robot Twitter feed. And you can find everything to do with the project in this GitHub repository, so you can complete ultramarathons while weighed down with hefty power bricks and bristling with homemade tracking devices, too, if you like. Alan is raising money for Alzheimer’s Research UK with this event, and you can find his Brecon Beacons 10 Peaks JustGiving page here.

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  • Program smart devices with a ‘magic wand’

    Program smart devices with a ‘magic wand’

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    Program smart devices with a ‘magic wand’

    Arduino Team — May 15th, 2019

    Consider how interactive devices have come to dominate our lives. Once the purview of a select few in large laboratories, powerful gadgets—supercomputers even—are carried with us everywhere we go in the form of smartphones. And as everything around us becomes increasingly more connected, those that have no interest in the technical aspects of computing will still need to know how to configure the networked things throughout their homes.

    As an experiment in interactive design, Austrian researchers Florian Güldenpfennig, Daniel Dudo, and Peter Purgathofer have come up with a ‘Magic Paradigm’ for programming.

    Their project uses a wand with a built-in RFID reader, allowing it to sense which RFID tagged object it’s pointing to and register various sequences. This enables devices to be customized as needed, many of which contain an Arduino Nano as ‘active’ units and an nRF24L01+ module for communication. A central desktop/Arduino setup is also implemented to coordinate system elements.

    We are surrounded by an increasing number of smart and networked devices. Today much of this technology is enjoyed by gadget enthusiasts and early adaptors, but in the foreseeable future many people will become dependent on smart devices and Internet of Things (IoT) applications, desired or not. To support people with various levels of computer skills in mastering smart appliances as found, e.g., in smart homes, we propose the ‘magic paradigm’ for programming networked devices. Our work can be regarded as a playful ‘experiment’ towards democratizing IoT technology. It explores how we can program interactive behavior by simple pointing gestures using a tangible ‘magic wand’. While the ‘magic paradigm’ removes barriers in programming by waiving conventional coding, it simultaneously raises questions about complexity: what kind of tasks can be addressed by this kind of ‘tangible programming’, and can people handle it as tasks become complex? We report the design rationale of a prototypical instantiation of the ‘magic paradigm’ including preliminary findings of a first user trial.

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  • HackSpace magazine 7: Internet of Everything

    HackSpace magazine 7: Internet of Everything

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    We’re usually averse to buzzwords at HackSpace magazine, but not this month: in issue 7, we’re taking a deep dive into the Internet of Things.HackSpace magazine issue 7 cover

    Internet of Things (IoT)

    To many people, IoT is a shady term used by companies to sell you something you already own, but this time with WiFi; to us, it’s a way to make our builds smarter, more useful, and more connected. In HackSpace magazine #7, you can join us on a tour of the boards that power IoT projects, marvel at the ways in which other makers are using IoT, and get started with your first IoT project!

    Awesome projects

    DIY retro computing: this issue, we’re taking our collective hat off to Spencer Owen. He stuck his home-brew computer on Tindie thinking he might make a bit of beer money — now he’s paying the mortgage with his making skills and inviting others to build modules for his machine. And if that tickles your fancy, why not take a crack at our Z80 tutorial? Get out your breadboard, assemble your jumper wires, and prepare to build a real-life computer!

    Inside HackSpace magazine issue 7

    Shameless patriotism: combine Lego, Arduino, and the car of choice for 1960 gold bullion thieves, and you’ve got yourself a groovy weekend project. We proudly present to you one man’s epic quest to add LED lights (controllable via a smartphone!) to his daughter’s LEGO Mini Cooper.

    Makerspaces

    Patriotism intensifies: for the last 200-odd years, the Black Country has been a hotbed of making. Urban Hax, based in Walsall, is the latest makerspace to show off its riches in the coveted Space of the Month pages. Every space has its own way of doing things, but not every space has a portrait of Rob Halford on the wall. All hail!

    Inside HackSpace magazine issue 7

    Diversity: advice on diversity often boils down to ‘Be nice to people’, which might feel more vague than actionable. This is where we come in to help: it is truly worth making the effort to give people of all backgrounds access to your makerspace, so we take a look at why it’s nice to be nice, and at the ways in which one makerspace has put niceness into practice — with great results.

    And there’s more!

    We also show you how to easily calculate the size and radius of laser-cut gears, use a bank of LEDs to etch PCBs in your own mini factory, and use chemistry to mess with your lunch menu.

    All this plus much, much more waits for you in HackSpace magazine issue 7!

    Get your copy of HackSpace magazine

    If you like the sound of that, you can find HackSpace magazine in WHSmith, Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and independent newsagents in the UK. If you live in the US, check out your local Barnes & Noble, Fry’s, or Micro Center next week. We’re also shipping to stores in Australia, Hong Kong, Canada, Singapore, Belgium, and Brazil, so be sure to ask your local newsagent whether they’ll be getting HackSpace magazine.

    And if you can’t get to the shops, fear not: you can subscribe from £4 an issue from our online shop. And if you’d rather try before you buy, you can always download the free PDF. Happy reading, and happy making!

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