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Arduino Data Communications
Arduino Data Communications

Arduino Data Communications: Learn how to configure databases, MQTT, REST APIs, and store data over LoRaWAN, HC-12, and GSM

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Arduino Data Communications

Getting Started with Arduino

This chapter will provide a quick introduction to the Arduino ecosystem and enable you to pick boards for your projects. You will learn about the various board families and how they are positioned, and you will pick a board and write your first few lines of code to blink the RGB LED.

Arduinos are popular with students and within the maker community. However, for those who are not part of this community or for students working with Arduinos, it can be challenging to determine the right board to choose.

By the end of this chapter, you will have a solid understanding of the Arduino ecosystem and be equipped to make informed decisions when selecting Arduino boards for your projects. The knowledge you gain in this chapter will help you with picking the right boards for your project.

In this chapter, we’re going to cover the following main topics:

  • Learning about Arduino – the company
  • Learning about Arduino – the hardware
  • Learning about the Arduino IDE – the software
  • Learning about the Arduino programming language
  • Writing the first lines of code – Hello World

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Key benefits

  • Set up databases to store and retrieve information collected from various sensors
  • Ingest your data into your database for storage with REST APIs and MQTT
  • Communicate with your application layer using different communication technologies from Arduino MKR and Portenta H7
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Description

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.

Who is this book for?

This book is for embedded systems engineers and electronics engineers who want to build IoT devices and gain insights into storing data collected from these devices, as well as establish communication between devices. The skills you learn in this book will come in handy even if your final product isn't built on Arduino. While prior experience with computers is assumed, expertise with embedded systems such as Arduino is not a prerequisite. Familiarity with Arduino programming will be beneficial, but not necessary.

What you will learn

  • Explore data storage formats for both local and remote storage solutions
  • Build projects that leverage the variety of communication standards
  • Set up a database to host data transmitted from various projects
  • Use MQTT and RESTful APIs to send data from devices to remote systems
  • Prepare for multiple devices using high availability measures
  • Use LoRa by implementing a gateway and a client
  • Transmit temperature and humidity data over RS-485 and HC-12

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Table of Contents

19 Chapters
Part 1:Introduction to Arduino and Sensor Data Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Getting Started with Arduino Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2: Leveraging Various Sensors for Data Acquisition Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Prototyping with Shields Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Storing Data Collected from Sensors Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Implementing REST and MQTT Protocols for Communication Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 2:Sending Data Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Utilizing Various Communication Technologies Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Communicating with LoRaWAN Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Working with Ethernet Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Leveraging Cellular Communication Technology Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Communicating via HC-12 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Managing Communication with RS-485 Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part 3: Miscellaneous Topics Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Enhancing Security for Reducing Risk Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Scaling for High Availability Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: Building and Manufacturing Hardware Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon

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An unusual one for me, I have not personally used Arduino tools in pursuing DevOps, but “Arduino Data Communications” (Packt, 2023) By Robert Thas John makes a good case. This tool could come in handy if you are working on edge deployments or integrating sensors into on-site tools. The book does a great job of going through the various options, constructing the boards, and using different telecommunication settings. Three sections appear: an introduction to Arduino, sending data, and miscellaneous topics. Recommended for those seeking communication solutions to software difficulties. The first section deals with Arduino’s unique approach to building the development environment into the hardware board. This results in needing the physical connections for sensors and other tools. The section discusses using shields and carriers, external devices, and linking those connections to the Arduino tools to integrate data. It also discusses the challenges in storing data externally, the board does not hold the data, and the connections to various APIs and REST formats to enable the external board to succeed. Various data formats are included, from heat and humidity to motion and acoustic inputs. Connecting to sensors follows up in the second section with connections to various communication tools. Included are basic types of short, medium and long-range options before delving into some specific applications. First up in specifics is LoRaWAN, a Low-Power, Wide Area Network (LPWAN) protocol and its connections to The Things Network TTN. The TTN provides some easy and approved solutions and a way to register devices. The other transport devices are cellular comms, the HC-12, and the RS-485. Connections also discuss ethernet linkages; each section includes labs to test your skills. The final section discusses some strategic options for incorporating Arduino into your overall plan. These include security solutions, scaling for high availability, and building hardware. While all the tips were good, there was not a high lot different from any other type of solution. Security fixes included items like encryption and identity management while the scaling discussed power and network outages, hardware failures, and load-balancing across multiple boards. The building chapter does touch on using 3D printers to produce boards but unfortunately, no schematics were provided. If I had one complaint, it would be that I do not have a lot of experience in this area. I’ve done some work with microcontrollers, and wiring boards but not enough to push me into an Arduino type solution. Even when using edge devices, most of the connections are still either a direct visit to the site with a hard drive, or a encrypted Wifi type solution. If I was moving to Arduino, this book certainly offers enough tips for me to get started.Overall, “Arduino Data Communications” By Robert Thas John was a good read. Not quite all the way in my wheelhouse but with enough overlap that I can certainly see benefits. If the solutions you seek are more sensor and edge based, this is probably a good add. Also, if you enjoy working with hardware, and building your own boards, I’d pick this one up.
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"Arduino Data Communications" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning how to use Arduino for data communications. The book is well-written and easy to understand, even for beginners, and provides a wealth of information on the subject.I highly recommend it to anyone looking to expand their knowledge of Arduino, IoT and data communications.
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