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Internet of Things with Arduino Blueprints

By : Pradeeka Seneviratne
Book Image

Internet of Things with Arduino Blueprints

By: Pradeeka Seneviratne

Overview of this book

Table of Contents (15 chapters)
Internet of Things with Arduino Blueprints
Credits
About the Author
About the Reviewers
www.PacktPub.com
Preface
Index

Chapter 2. Wi-Fi Signal Strength Reader and Haptic Feedback

When designing an embedded system with Internet connectivity using Wi-Fi, reading the Wi-Fi connections receiving signal allows the user to determine the available Internet connectivity and signal strength. Most devices show the signal strength to the consumer using a simple bar graph or something similar. In this project, however, we look into how to notify the signal strength level using a different kind of mechanism to the user: the haptic feedback.

Another technique is to send the Wi-Fi signal strength level over the Internet, which allows you to measure signal strength even in unreachable locations. In the previous chapter, you learned about Arduino Ethernet Web server. Here, similar implementations will be used.

In this chapter, you will do the following:

  • Learn about Arduino WiFi Shield basics and stacking with an Arduino UNO board

  • Learn how to read the receiving radio signal strength level using RSSI

  • Learn about vibration motors...