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Arduino Data Communications

By : Robert Thas John
5 (1)
Book Image

Arduino Data Communications

5 (1)
By: Robert Thas John

Overview of this book

In our modern, internet-connected world, where billions of devices constantly collect and send data to systems to be stored and processed, it’s surprising how the intricacies of data transmission and storage are often overlooked in the IoT domain. With Arduino Data Communications, you'll bridge the knowledge gap and become an expert in collecting data from IoT sensors, transmitting data, and configuring your own databases. This book is an exploration of IoT’s inner workings, guiding you through the process of setting up an end-to-end system that you can employ to prototype your own IoT solutions, using easy-to-follow examples. It begins with a general overview of the Arduino ecosystem, acquainting you with various sensors and shields and unveiling the art of data collection. You’ll then explore data formats and methods to store data, both locally and on database servers. As you progress through the chapters, you’ll learn how to set up REST and MQTT infrastructure to communicate with databases and get hands-on with LoRaWAN, Ethernet, cellular, HC-12, and RS-485. The final chapters are your training ground for real-world projects, imparting the essential knowledge you need to tackle complex challenges with confidence. By the end of this Arduino book, you'll have seamlessly configured an end-to-end system, all while immersing yourself in practical scenarios that bring the world of IoT to life.
Table of Contents (20 chapters)
1
Part 1:Introduction to Arduino and Sensor Data
7
Part 2:Sending Data
14
Part 3: Miscellaneous Topics

Introduction to Ethernet

Ethernet is a wired communication technology. It is frequently used in both residential and commercial applications where a wireless network might be undesirable due to one or more of the following reasons:

  • A need to implement communications without interfering with sensitive equipment, such as medical equipment
  • A need to support much higher speeds than is possible over wireless networks
  • A need to communicate through thick walls
  • A need to provide power to devices while also communicating, using a technology called Power-over-Ethernet (PoE)

Ethernet networks comprise a switch or router and devices.

A network switch creates a dedicated network and enables communication between devices on the network. A switch might have a connection to the internet, in which case the switch will enable the devices to connect to the internet.

A network router enables connectivity between multiple networks. Routers might also serve as firewalls...