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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

Choosing cellular radios

There are two radios involved in cellular communications – one radio is mounted on the cell site and is outside of our control. The other radio is within our IoT device, and we can choose which radio to work with.

There are various cellular connectivity standards across the world. The choice of which one to use will be determined by the geographical location of the final deployment.

Deployments in North America

For deployments in North America, the available options are as follows:

  • LTE Cat-1
  • GSM (3G/4G/5G)
  • NB-IoT

You can find various cellular connectivity modules at https://sparkfun.com.

Deployments in EMEA

For deployments in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, the options are as follows:

  • GSM (3G/4G/5G)
  • LTE Cat-1

A great provider of modules is Blues Wireless (https://blues.io/). Let’s discuss them in detail.

Blues Wireless

Blues Wireless is in the business of providing cellular connectivity...