Connecting open source hardware to the web
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Talk given at the Sydney Web Standards Groups. Introduction to the Arduino platform and how to use the Arduino as a web server.
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- 1. Connecting Open Source Hardware to the Web Justin Mclean Web: http://www.classsoftware.com.au Mail: justin@classsoftware.com.au Twitter: justinmclean Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 2. Who am I? • Programming for 25 years • Developing and creating web applications for 15 years • Developer and trainer in Flex and ColdFusion • Adode Community Professional Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 3. Arduino Overview of the Arduino Platform Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 4. Arduino Platform • Open source hardware and software platform • Easy to program • Hardware is flexible, fast and low power Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 5. Arduino Hardware • Comes in a number of shapes sizes • Low cost • Easy to extend Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 6. Arduino Boards Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 7. Arduino Shields Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 8. Arduino Software Platform • Open source cross platform IDE • Alpha but very stable • Code in high level C like language • Updated frequently • Growing and active community Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 9. Arduino Code • C like high level language • Inbuilt functions to read and set digital and analog inputs and outputs • Includes libraries to perform common hardware or software tasks Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 10. Arduino IDE Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 11. Led Shield Demo Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 12. Issues • Debugging can be hard • Memory, power and speed limits • Helps to have a little electronic knowledge Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 13. Connecting Arduinos to the Web How Arduinos can communicate with the outside world. Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 14. Connection Methods • Direct to computer • Wireless (XBee modems) • Ethernet or WiFi • “The Cloud” Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 15. Supported Languages • Flash and Flex • Processing • Python • Ruby • Java • C, C++, C# and Objective C • .NET Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 16. Direct Connection How to communicate with Arduinos via a computer Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 17. Direct Communication • Most languages can’t talk USB • Solution: Socket to USB proxy Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 18. Layers of Communication • Code Library • Proxy to USB • Program on arduino to USB Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 19. Firmata Protocal • Standard Arduino library • Simple binary protocol • Based on MIDI • Easy to extend Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 20. Computer Arduino Application Code Arduino Function Calls and Code Events TCP/IP USB Library USB Proxy Firmata Socket Cable Connection Diagram Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 21. Firmata Demo Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 22. Issues • Works best with a persistent connection • Otherwise startup time and auto reset may be issues • Proxy must be running on computer the Arduino is connected to Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 23. Ethernet Using Arduino Ethernet Shields Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 24. Ethernet Shields • Allow direct internet connection • No computer needed • Can act as web server or client • Shields need a little configuration Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 25. Ethernet Shields Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 26. Web Servers • Simpler than you think • A web server: • Listens for connections • Parse requests • Send back status messages/resources requested Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 27. HTTP Requests • Start with request “GET index.html HTTP/1.1” • Optional headers “Accept-Language: en” • Empty line • Optional message body (POST and other requests) Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 28. Ethernet Arduino Code • Web server code • Easy to modify Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 29. Ethernet Demo Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 30. Why do this? • Expose yourself to new ideas and new ways of solving problems • Involves interaction with the real world • Encourages creativity • Makes you a better programmer Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 31. It’s Fun! Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 32. Useful Sites List of useful hardware and software sites Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 33. Software Sites • Arduino http://www.arduino.cc for software, user forum and playground • Ethernet Shields http://arduino.cc/en/ Reference/Ethernet • Pachhub http://www.pachube.com/ Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 34. Hardware Sites • Little Bird Electronics (AUS) http:// www.littlebirdelectronics.com/ • Spark Fun (US) http://www.sparkfun.com/ • Adafruit Industries (US) http:// www.adafruit.com/ • Electronic Goldmine (US) http:// www.goldmine-elec.com/ Sunday, 28 February 2010
- 35. Other Sites • Lady Ada http://www.ladyada.net/ • Evil Mad Scientist http:// www.evilmadscientist.com/ • NY Resistor http://www.nycresistor.com/ • Make Zine http://makezine.com/ Sunday, 28 February 2010