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Internet of Things with Arduino Blueprints

You're reading from   Internet of Things with Arduino Blueprints Develop interactive Arduino-based Internet projects with Ethernet and WiFi

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Product type Paperback
Published in Oct 2015
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ISBN-13 9781785285486
Length 210 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Pradeeka Seneviratne Pradeeka Seneviratne
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Table of Contents (10) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Internet-Controlled PowerSwitch FREE CHAPTER 2. Wi-Fi Signal Strength Reader and Haptic Feedback 3. Internet-Connected Smart Water Meter 4. Arduino Security Camera with Motion Detection 5. Solar Panel Voltage Logging with NearBus Cloud Connector and Xively 6. GPS Location Tracker with Temboo, Twilio, and Google Maps 7. Tweet-a-Light – Twitter-Enabled Electric Light 8. Controlling Infrared Devices Using IR Remote 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...
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