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With a well-designed wireless network, advanced sensors and superior computing capability, the Internet of Things puts real-time control, wide connectivity and automation within reach of ordinary devices.
IoT is a medium of the industrial revolution. It lets devices talk to each other directly — commonly called Machine-to-Machine, or M2M, communication. Physical devices stay connected, control over them becomes transparent, and they can be managed from anywhere at any time without human intervention.
Our team has built two development boards so you can bring that automation to whichever field interests you. Each carries a different set of components, and the functions of both can be customised to how you actually work.
The entry-level board. Its functions can be customised to suit how efficiently you need it to run.
The advanced board adds a further memory module and several other components, and can be customised to individual requirements. Distance stops being a problem — control every device in your industry, workplace or home from wherever you happen to be, with no remote or separate controlling unit.
Six components make that possible.
Connects to the device wirelessly and collects data from the source for execution. The network can be fixed or joined to any external internet connection.
Takes what the Wi-Fi module shares and passes it to the relay, working through the memory module that reads and writes each command for execution.
Holds a custom voltage level, converting supply voltage to whatever the relay and the other components on the board need.
One of the most requested parts. Many industries need a constant temperature throughout; this detects what the area is actually running at and sends a command to correct it.
Acts on the commands received from the STM32, switching the system you are controlling on or off. The advanced board carries four.
Used to read, write and execute the commands received, in real time.
Both are customisable. The advanced board is the one to pick when you need to control devices remotely.
| Component | Primary IoT System | Advanced IoT System |
|---|---|---|
| Controller | Arduino | STM32 |
| Memory module | Inbuilt | Inbuilt plus an additional module |
| Serial connection | RS485 | — |
| Wi-Fi module | Not included | Included |
| Relay | Included | Included — 4 relays |
| Voltage regulator | Not included | Included |
| Temperature sensor | Not included | Included |
| Input / output pins | Read, write and execute | Custom reset plus analog and digital pins |
| Remote control over distance | Not supported | Supported from anywhere |
| Customisable functions | Yes | Yes |
We have set out the work structure of the advanced system so it is easier to follow. The major strides in the process are:
All five are covered in the Local portal of our IoT application, where you can set Wi-Fi, send commands, and read back the response and device status.
Start by setting a prompt, uninterrupted Wi-Fi network so the process runs without fluctuation. Log in to Local, open configuration settings, then:
The Wi-Fi module then receives and transmits commands to the server device over TCP — Transmission Control Protocol, the method by which these devices communicate across the internet.
