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IoT stands for Internet of Things, and refers to all manner of devices connected to the internet, and machine-to-machine communication in particular. For Internet of Things related questions that are not directly relevant to Engineering, consider asking at iot.stackexchange.com

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What are the pros and cons of using Zibgee over BLE or vice versa for IOT application?

I am currently working on develop an IOT architecture. The sensing devices are to be integrated with microcontroller. The microcontroller will be integrated to some type of RF communication device. As the community is well aware RF communication…
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Is there an industry consensus standard for storing sensor data?

I would like to know what standard(s) may exist for formatting log data from sensors that record information such as: temperature pressure humidity vibration acceleration vector magnetic field vector location vector (ex: GPS) etc. I have been an…
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What are the pros and cons of between Zigbee and Z-Wave communication protocols used in IoT device space?

Recently, both Zigbee and Z-wave tend to be the most commonly used protocol to communicate between Internet of Things (IoT) devices. Most of these IoT devices tend to have a combination of mechanical or optical related transducer or actuator device…
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Send sensor signals to WiFi network

I want to build a home automation system by hooking up various sensors (e.g., passive IR motion sensors, magnetic door contact switches, vibration detectors, etc.) around the house to detect things then send the sensor signals to a central command…
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Multiple sensor data to WiFi visualized on React Native app: Guidance

Objective: I want to connect multiple sensors to an item of equipment and visualize the data real-time on an iPad. Mock of Desired Output: Question: I need advice on the best methods to use to connect multiple sensor data and transfer the data…
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What is this device?

So recently I went to Supercomputing 17 conference and picked this from a booth. I would like to know as to what this device is? What's its name? Where to find its documentations? Thanks
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How to implement wifi for a headless IOT device?

Recently I purchased a TP-Link HS100 smart plug which I configured using an app and all is working well. Now I am trying to understand the underlying software and hardware architecture for such implementation. Based on simple google searches…
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How can I increase my ultrasonic sensor accuracy?

I am using a long ranged ultrasonic sensor to measure milk height in milk silos. Milk is stirring. Milk Silos Design: Shows two type of silos both are stirred in different direction
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Measuring angled surfaces with a lidar

I have been trying to create a sensor that detects when a golf club hits a golf ball. My idea was to have a lidar sensor to continuously poll the head of the golf club, and return a positive indication when the distance has changed significantly. To…
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Can I use WiFi to receive video/audio sign and mobile data to connect to the internet at the same time?

I have a question about an IoT device. Can I connect my IoT device to a mobile phone using WIFI and then connect the mobile phone with the internet through 4G mobile data? My IoT device will send video and audio signals to the phone, and an app will…
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