IoT hardware platforms
Internet of things is a network of embedded systems. Microcontrollers are not a new thing. BIOS in computer motherboard is a microcontroller which loads code from a peripheral. There are many platforms you can build your own embedded system on. The more popular and easy to use the platform is the more limits you usually have. I’m so impressed how the hardware development field have moved during last decade, but also very disappointed with Microsoft’s lack of support of .NET Micro Framework. Read more ›
IoT wireless networks
Internet is a network for servers, desktops, laptops, tablets and mobile phones. IoT is a network for microcontrollers. The microcontroller can communicate via Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or GSM, but none of the technologies were originally designed for battery-powered microcontrollers. There are other options you can consider during designing your hardware solution. They are designed specifically for embedded systems. Read more ›