Building a Thing for the Internet of Things IoT

Explore the internet of things by breaking hardware, software, and services into manageable pieces, using prototypes and breadboards, with a technology review to guide design, implementation, and real-world Kickstarter considerations.

Evaluate popular prototyping systems for IoT, including Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and Intel Edison, weighing connectivity, power, and development tools to choose the right platform for the button Tapper 3000.

Configure the repo to use opkg to download files, run opkg update, install the opkg tools, then fetch and install the parts SDK and build it on Elsin.

Install five jumper wires on the breadboard to connect the button tapper, two switches, the LCDs, and the buzzer to the vcc and ground rails, using row and column wiring.

Write firmware to configure hardware, initialize from local variables, and connect to the cloud, then run main loop that monitors inputs, generates outputs, and sends cloud commands on button presses.

Test outputs by configuring a GPO port and using MRA to drive a light with the button: on when held, off when released; plan adding timers for multi-press counts.

Learn how the button Tapper 3000 polls the cloud every five seconds for new commands, queries parse.com for the latest messages, and triggers lights or a buzzer.

Power up the BT3K firmware via terminal, confirm lights and beeps, then troubleshoot switch connections and ensure the button tapper alerts the cloud.

Ensure reliability for production IoT devices through stress tests and field validations. Coordinate firmware updates via smartphone app, and provide a last known good restore option.

Assemble Kickstarter assets by detailing a production plan. Create a demo and vision video, a standout image, and design rewards with a story, stretch goals, and SDK access.