What is the Internet of

Things?

HTTP://TEELENGINEERING.COM/WHAT-IS-THE-INTERNET-OF-THINGS/

Normally, you think of the internet as being a huge network of

computers, and now smartphones and tablets but all are machines
that are controlled by humans interactively. The technological vision
called the Internet of Things (IoT) takes everything a step further by
bringing network interconnectivity down to the level of noninteractive devices, called smart devices.
By providing devices like a watch, or alarm clock, or a pill bottle, or a
sprinkler a connection to a network they become smart. For
example, if your alarm clock accesses traffic data it can adjust your
wake up time appropriately. If your pill bottle was smart it could
alert you on your phone if you forgot to take your medication. If
your pill itself is smart, it can tell you or your doctor how its being

absorbed in the body. Tap your sprinkler into the local weather
forecast, and you can avoid watering on a rainy day.
The examples of applications are really endless. In fact, the year
2020 is predicted to have 26-30 billion devices connected on the
Internet of Things. Currently there is an estimated 8-10 billions
devices connected to the internet including computers, phones,
tablets, and smart things.
There are several competing technologies for connecting all of these
devices together. WiFi, WiFi Direct, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy
(BLE), and ZigBee are the primary competing technologies. Each
protocol has its own pros and cons.
These networking technologies can be split into two broad
categories: LANs (Local-Area-Network) and PANs (Personal-AreaNetwork ). LANs operate over an area the size of a house or perhaps
a factory, while PANs cover an area the size of a room. The table
below shows a summary of these competing networking protocols.
Bluetooth

BLE

ZigBee

WiFi

WiFi Direct

Type

PAN

PAN

LAN

LAN

PAN

Speed

1-3Mbps

1Mbps

250Kbps

250Mbps

250Mbps

Coverage

50 ft

50 ft

300 ft

300 ft

300 ft

Power Usage

Moderate

Low

Low

High

High

Complexity

Moderate

Low

Low

High

High

Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), also called Bluetooth Smart, is the

leader in the PAN category. It is designed for use in ultra-low power
applications that are usually powered by a small coin cell battery
that needs to last for years. In BLE applications the device is asleep
most of its life only waking up occasionally (to measure and transmit
a temperature reading, for example). One of the real beauties of
BLE is that it works with nearly all current smartphones just like
Bluetooth Classic.

WiFi is the leader in the LAN category and its available everywhere
from homes to coffee shops. WiFi is very well known and most of us
use it on a daily basis. It is significantly faster, more complex, and
more power hungry than Bluetooth Low Energy or ZigBee. WiFi
requires an access point (a router) so it cant be used for connecting
two devices directly.
WiFi Direct has the speed and range of WiFi but eliminates the need
for an access point, thus allowing two devices to form a direct
connection. For transferring large amounts of data, such as video,
WiFi Direct is much faster than Bluetooth (Classic or Low Energy).
ZigBee is a LAN protocol that has been designed to act like a PAN
with reduced complexity and power usage. Its primary use has
been in home automation systems. There is considerable doubt if
ZigBee will survive the wireless protocol wars and it very well could
eventually go the way of Beta video tapes.
The Internet of Things is still very much a work in progress. It is
expected to change our lives like the internet did nearly 20 years
ago. Within the next decade our lives, and the devices we use, will
be connected in ways that couldnt have been imagined several
years ago. Things are about to get really interesting.
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Internet of Things Hardware Round-up

http://postscapes.com/internet-of-things-hardware
Below is a list of some popular boards and development platforms to help you with your latest prototype
or DIY project.
The listings are organized on a general level by computing power, size and overall costs of the solutions.
They should not necessarily be compared side by side as there are large differences between them in their ideal
use cases, energy requirements, OS, etc.
A list of articles and resources at the bottom of the page can help you navigate some of the differences if you

are just getting started.

PanStamps
Description:

"panStamps are small

wireless modules
programmable from
the Arduino IDE. Each
module contains an
Atmega328p MCU and
a Texas Instruments
CC1101 RF interface,
providing the
necessary
connectivity and
processing power to
create autonomous
low-power wireless
motes".

Price:

$18.55

Specs & Features:

Atmel Atmega328P at

8MHz

Operating voltage: from 2.5 VDC

to 3.6 VDC
Current consumption: 1 uA when
in deep sleep mode
Connectivity:

Sub-1 GHz RF
Transceiver 868/915 MHz
Open Source: Yes GNU GPL v2

panStamp NRG:

$18.95
- relies on a powerful
CC430F5137 SOC

Price:

TinyDuino
Description:

"The TinyCircuits
TinyDuino is an
Arduino compatible
board in an ultra
compact package.
Imagine the
possibilities of having
the full power of an
Arduino Uno in a size
less than a quarter!"

$19.95

Specs & Features:

Atmega328P processor 32KB

Flash, 2KB RAM, 1KB EEPROM
Arduino and LilyPad Compatible
20 I/Os (14 Digital, 6 Analog /
Digital I/O) - All the signals on
the Arduino Shield connectors
are supported
Connectivity:

Via add-on shields

(Bluetooth, WiFi, etc)
Open Source: Yes

Arduino Uno

Price:

$29.95

Specs & Features:

Description:

"Arduino is an opensource electronics

prototyping platform
based on flexible,
easy-to-use hardware
and software. It's
intended for artists,
designers, hobbyists,
and anyone interested
in creating interactive
objects or
environments."

ATmega328 microcontroller

14 Digital I/O Pins (6 PWM

outputs)
32k Flash Memory
Connectivity:

Can be extended with

shields (Wifi, GSM, Bluetooth,
etc)
Open Source: Yes GPL and the C/C+
+ microcontroller libraries are
under the LGPL

Price: $21 and up

RFduino

Specs & Features:

Nordic 32 bit ARM Cortex-M0 processor

Description:

"A finger-tip sized,

Arduino compatible,
wireless enabled
microcontroller, low
cost enough to leave
in all of your projects!
"

7 GPIO and fully software

selectable and can be remapped
as you wish
Your standard Arduino sketches
run on the RFduino
Connectivity:

Bluetooth Low-Energy
4.0 built-in
Open Source: Yes

Price:

XinoRF

30.00

Specs & Features

Description:

"The XinoRF is an
Arduino UNO R3
compatible electronics
development board
with an onboard 2wayCiseco SRF data
radio, which supports
over-the-air
programming."
See Also:

ATmega328 P-PU microcontroller (32kb flash, 2kb RAM,

1kb EEPROM)
Lots of I/O - 14 DIO (6 PWM, 6
analog, 40ma output)
Over the air programming
Connectivity:

SRF-U wireless
Open Source: Yes

RF-328

Ciseco:
OpenKontrol
Gateway

Price: 30.90Specs & Features:

Description:

(with pre-loaded UNO

bootloader)

"The OpenKontrol
Gateway is the
product everyone
(including us) has
been eagerly waiting
for.

Atmel 328

It supports WiFi, low

power RF (many
types), Ethernet and
Bluetooth. It's
designed to be used
24 hours a day so it's
incredibly low power
at just half a watt
(based on XRF radio,
XV wifi module, SD,
RTC and SRAM)."

RTC Kit (DS1307, socket, crystal,

CR2032 coin cell, coin cell
holder, 5V regulator, capacitor)

SD Card Reader Kit (Surface

mount SD card socket)
32k SRAM Memory

Connectivity:

Ethernet and
expandable to GSM, XRF radio
module, RN-XV WiFi module
Open Source: Yes

Price: $49.00-99.00

Pinoccio
Description:

"A wireless, webready microcontroller

with WiFi, LiPo
battery, & built-in
radio. An API to get
your board talking to
the Web right out of
the box."

Specs & Features:

Atmel ATmega256RFR2

radio
17 digital I/O pins
8 analog input pins
16MHz MCU32k SRAM
LiPo rechargeable battery
On-board temperature sensor
Connectivity:
Open Source:

Raspberry Pi

with built-in

Price:

802.15.4 & WiFi

Yes

$35

Specs & Features:

Description:

"The Raspberry Pi is a
single-board computer
developed in the UK
by the Raspberry Pi
Foundation. The
Raspberry Pi is a
credit-card sized
computer that plugs
into your TV and a
keyboard. It's a
capable little PC which
can be used for many
of the things that your
desktop PC does."

Broadcom
BCM2835 700MHzARM1176JZFS proces

sor with FPU and Videocore 4

GPU
512 Megabytes of RAM
HDMI
SD Card socket
Connectivity:

Ethernet. Expandable
with USB and shields to other
options (See: Raspberry Pi Wireless
Options)
Open Source: Partial

BeagleBone Black
Description:

"BeagleBone Black is
a communitysupported
development platform
for developers and
hobbyists. Boot Linux
in under 10 seconds
and get started on
development in less
than 5 minutes with
just a single USB
cable."

Price:

Specs & Features:

AM335x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8

2GB of on-board flash and a

microSD card reader
HDMI
2x 46 pin headers
Connectivity:

Ethernet
Open Source: Partial

Price:

CubieBoard
Description:

"The Cubieboard is a
new Allwinner A10
based developer
board, with a very
wide range of IO
options. The board is
set apart by offering
SATA and an extended
pin interface for low
level access to the
SOC."

$45

$49.00

Specs & Features:

1G ARM cortex-A8 processor, NEON,

VFPv3, 256KB L2 cache
512M/1GB DDR3 @480MHz
96 extend pin including I2C, SPI,
RGB/LVDS, CSI/TS, FM-IN, ADC,
CVBS, VGA, SPDIF-OUT, R-TP.
HDMI
Connectivity:

Ethernet
Open Source: Partial

Nanode

Description:

Price: $39-$56
Specs & Features:

"Nanode is an open
ATmega328P microcontroller
source Arduino-like
board that has in-built Up to 14 digital I/O lines
web connectivity.
32KB ISP flash memory
It is a low cost
platform for creative
development of web
connected ideas. It's
like an Arduino with
an Ethernet shield
built in. Easily
upgradable to
wireless by adding a
433Mhz radio kit.

SPI expansion memory (SRAM,

Flash or FRAM)

WeIO

Price: 59 euro

Description:

"WeIO is an innovative
open source hardware
and software platform
for rapid prototyping
and creation of
wirelessly connected
interactive objects
using only popular
web languages such
as HTML5 or Python.
With WeIO making
connected objects
becomes as simple as
making websites..

Connectivity:

Ethernet &
optional 868MHz 433MHz
Boards and devices
Open Source: Yes

Specs & Features:

WeIO is based on Python

powered Tornado WebSocket
server
16 MB Flash and 64 MB DDR2
RAM
32 x GPIO 1 x UART
Connectivity:

WiFi IEEE 802.11bgn

1x1 2.4 GHz integrated into
AR9331 processor
Open Source: GPL Licence 3

Price: $69

Arduino Yun
Description:

"Arduino Yn is the
combination of a
classic Arduino
Leonardo with a Wifi
system-on-a-chip
running Linino.
When the Yn is
turned on for the first
time, it becomes an
Access Point, creating
a Wi-Fi network
named Arduino.

Specs & Features:

Atmel ATMega32u4 @ 16 MHz

with 2.5KB SRAM and 32KB flash
microSD card slot
14 digital input/output pins
Connectivity:

Ethernet & WiFi

Open Source: Yes GPL and the C/C++
microcontroller libraries are
under the LGPL

Price:$49.95

mbed - LPC1768

- See Also: mbed FRDM

KL25Z ($12.95)

Description:

Specs & Features:

"The mbed
Microcontrollers are a
series of ARM
microcontroller
development boards
designed for rapid
prototyping.

32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 core running at

96MHz
Web-based C/C++ programming
environment
512KB FLASH, 32KB RAM

The platform includes USB Host/Device, 2xSPI, 2xI2C,

3xUART, CAN, 6xPWM, 6xADC,
a standards-based
GPIO
C/C++ SDK, a
microcontroller HDK
Connectivity: Ethernet
and supported
Open Source: Partial
development boards."

Price:

Wi-Go Module
Description:

"A complete wireless

data acquisition
system with multiple
sensors, flash storage
and 800mAh battery."

$108

Specs & Features:

Processor: Freescale KL25Z (ARM

Cortex M0+) at 48MHz
Sensors: Accelerometer
(MMA8451Q), Magnetometer
(MAG3110), Altimeter
(MPL3115A2), Ambient Light
Sensor (TEMT6200)
Data Storage: 2 MB SPI Serial
Flash (S25FL216K)
Battery: 800mAh LithiumPolymer
Connectivity:

Wi-Fi 802.11bg (Murata

LBWA1ZZVK7)
Open Source: Yes (Keil 4.70 source
project)

pcDuino
Description:

"pcDuino is a high
performance, cost
effective mini PC
platform that runs PC
like OS such as
Ubuntu and Android
ICS. The platform
could run full blown
PC like OS with easy
to use tool chain and
compatible with the
popular Arduino
ecosystem such as
Arduino Shield. "

Price:

$59.95

Specs & Features:

1GHz ARM Cortex A8 CPU

1GB DRAM
Onboard Storage: 2GB Flash,
microSD card
Arduino-Style Peripheral
Headers
HDMI
Connectvitiy:
Open Source:

Ethernet
Partial

Price:

OpenPicus Flyport
WiFi

39.00

Specs & Features:

Microchip PIC24FJ256 16bi

Description:

"Flyport is a powerful
and low-cost system
on module (SOM) with
embedded Internet
connectivity.
Flyport transforms a
sensor into an
internet datalogger, a
simple relay - into a
remote controlled
automation and much
more."

Hackberry

Low power - hibernation mode

supported
Peripherals: up to 18 Digital I/O,
4 Analog Inputs (10bits ADC), 4
UARTs, SPI, I2C
Flash memory: 16Mbit external
flash
Connectivity:

WiFi, Other options

include Ethernet and GPRS
Open Source: Yes

Price:

$65.00

Specs & Features:

Description:

"Based on the popular

1.2Ghz ARM Allwinner
A10, the Hackberry
A10 developer board
is a powerful,
hackable Android /
Linux PC. The
Hackberry A10 has
both WiFi and
Ethernet."

1.2GHz Allwinner A10 ARM Cortex A8

DDR3 512MB / 1GB

4GB NAND storage
HDMI
Connectivity:

10/100 Ethernet,
Realtek 802.11n WiFi
Open Source: No

Price: $109-129.00

UDOO
Description:

"UDOO is a multi
development platform
solution for Android,
Linux, Arduino and
Google ADK 2012. The
board is designed to
provide a flexible
environment that
allows to explore the
new frontiers of the
Internet of Things."

Specs & Features:

Freescale i.MX 6 ARM Cortex-A9

CPU

Dua/Quad core 1GHz

Atmel SAM3X8E ARM Cortex-M3
CPU
RAM DDR3 1GB
54 Digital I/O + Analog Input
(Arduino-compatible R3 1.0
pinout)
HDMI and LVDS + Touch (I2C
signals)
Connectivity:

Ethernet, WiFi
Open Source: Yes - CC Attribution
Share-Alike license

Price:

153.00-

Libelium Wasmote
Specs & Features:
Description:

"Waspmote is an open
source wireless sensor
platform specially
focused on the
implementation of low
consumption modes
to allow the sensor
nodes ("motes") to be
completely
autonomous and
battery powered,
offering a variable
lifetime between 1
and 5 years
depending on the
duty cycle and the
radio used."

ATmega1281

Over the air programming

60 sensors available to connect to Waspmote

On-Board Temperature and

Accelerometer
Hibernate mode consumers just
0.06A.
Connectivity:

8 different wireless
interfaces including long range
(3G / GPRS), medium range
(802.15.4, ZigBee, WiFi) and
short range (Bluetooth, RFID,
NFC)
Open Source: Yes - LGPL license

(W/4 GB memory card

and power supply)

The Rascal

Price: $199

Description:

Specs & Features:

"The Rascal is a small

computer that you
can use to monitor
and control the world
remotely. It's like the
brains of an iPhone,
without the corporate
overlord. The Rascal is
powerful enough to
handle real web
traffic, but you don't
have to be a
professional electrical
engineer to use one."

Web server includes a built-in

editor
Atmel AT91SAM9G20 400

MHz, 64 MB

RAM.
Program in Python
2 32MByte SDRAM chips
Connectivity:

Ethernet

Open Source: Yes

Additional:
reelyActive: "Connecting sub 1GHz and soon BLE to the cloud via radio-sensor "reels". An innovative
architecture that combines wireless identification, location and communication. Reels automatically
connect and interact with radio devices in range, seamlessly relaying information to and from the
reelyActive cloud service."

CoAction Hero: "A powerful proto-board with a 120Mhz processor, 1MB filesystem, and built-in OS for
tinkerers and engineers alike. Two device boards (bluetooth and LCD) can be added."

MICA2: 868, 916 MHZ - "The MICA2 Mote is a third generation mote module used for enabling lowpower, wireless, sensor networks. The MICA2 processor radio is fully supported by the MoteWorks
Software Platform."
Ethernet Base:
TSgaTe: "Based on a powerful, low-power 32-bit microcontroller with an ARM Cortex-M3 core at 72
MHz with 64 KB RAM and 512 KB Flash memory. Via the Ethernet port or through one of the
available expansion modules, the TSgaTe acts as a gateway betweenTSmoTe devices and software
applications in remote servers. There are multiple expansion modules available for the TSgaTe
supporting different wireless technologies: ZigBee, Wi-Fi, GPRS, RFID/NFC, GPS, RS485." $Contact
directly

Freescale FRDM-K64F: The FRDM-K64F is an ultra-low-cost development platform for Kinetis K64,
K63, and K24 MCUs. The FRDM-K64F is feature packed with a lot of peripherals to enable rapid
prototyping, including a 6-axis digital accelerometer and magnetometer to create full eCompass
capabilities, a tri-colored LED and 2 user push-buttons for direct interaction and feedback, expansion
memory with a microSD card slot, and connectivity options using onboard Ethernet port and headers
for use with Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz radio add-on modules. $35

 MarsBoard A10 Dev Board: "The MarsBoard is a very low-cost board,with the size of credit card.
Based on the popular 1.2Ghz ARM Allwinner A10, the MarsBoard is a powerful, hackable Android /
Linux PC. Ethernet, 3D acceleration and hardware video decoding are available in this board." $49.95

Netduino Plus 2: "The Netduino Plus is an open source electronics platform using the .NET Micro
Framework. The board features a 32-bit microcontroller and a rich development environment, making
it a perfect solution for engineers and hobbyists alike." $59.95

Ethernet Web PIC Development Board: "The PIC-WEB Development Board is a very small but
powerful webserver based on the PIC18F67J60." $51.95

APC: "APC runs a custom Android system, built for keyboard and mouse input. A basic selection of
applications is preinstalled. Also included is a full set of consumer I/O ports, enabling APC to connect
to your PC monitor or TV." $99

Xively Jumpstart Kit: ARM mbed Edition

"Xively and ARM have partnered to provide you the hardware, software and services you need to
accelerate your ideas into connected products.' $124

PandaBoard ES: "The PandaBoard is a low-power, low-cost single-board computer development

platform based on the Texas Instruments OMAP4430 system on a chip (SoC)." $182

PhidgetSBC3: "A Single Board Computer with an integrated PhidgetInterfaceKit 8/8/8. At its most basic,
it can be thought of as a Phidget that you connect using a network cable instead of USB." $200
802.15.4

Thingsquare: "The Thingsquare 2.4 GHz evaluation kit contains everything needed to test and evaluate
the 2.4 GHz version of the Thingsquare system in your specific scenario and under your specific
requirements.'795

TELOSB: "Crossbows TelosB mote is an open source platform designed to enable cutting-edge
experimentation for the research community. The TelosB bundles all the essentials for lab studies into
a single platform including: USB programming capability, an IEEE 802.15.4 radio with integrated
antenna, a low-power MCU with extended memory and an optional sensor suite." 77.00

Zolertia Z1 module: "A general purpose development platform for wireless sensor networks (WSN)
designed for researchers, developers, enthusiasts and hobbyists. It is a platform compatible with the
successful Tmote-family motes with several enhancements that offers roughly a 2x performance in
several aspects. Ready-to-use 802.15.4 module, equipped with a temperature & accelerometer onboard sensors and Plug-and-play capabilities for external sensors (with Phidgets)". 95.00

RadioBlock: "The RadioBlock Is an IEEE 802.15.4 wireless modem with on board mesh-networking out
of the box". $22

XM1000: "A new generation of mote modules, based on "TelosB" technical specifications, with upgraded
116Kb-EEPROM and 8Kb-RAM and integrated Temperature, Humidity and Light sensors. 85
With WiFi:
ESP8266: "A complete and self-contained Wi-Fi network solutions that can carry software applications,
or through Another application processor uninstall all Wi-Fi networking capabilities. ESP8266 when
the device is mounted and as the only application of the application processor, the flash memory can
be started directly from an external Move." $6.95
Spark Photon: "A $19 postage stamp-sized hackable Wi-Fi module for interacting with physical things".
$19

 VoCore: "An open hardware runs OpenWrt. It has WIFI, USB, UART, 20+ GPIOs but size is only one
square inch." $20

Spark Core: "The Spark Core is an Arduino-compatible, Wi-Fi enabled, cloud-powered development
platform that makes creating internet-connected hardware a breeze". $39

Electric Imp Development Boards: "Hannah is a development board for the hobbyist with many useful
peripherals on board." $25.00

Wandboard Dual: "Wandboard Dual Freescale i.MX6 Cortex-A9 Development Board is an ultra low
power complete computer. Comes with a dazzling 1Ghz processor HDMI display interface and gigabit
ethernet. It also features 1GB of memory as well as onboard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth." $93.95

WiSmart EC32Sxx Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n Module Family: "WiSmart EC32Sxx is a family of Ultra low
Power Application Ready versatile modules, which can fit into any existing or new electronic device to
add Wi-Fi functionality."

DigiX
"The ultimate 100% Arduino Due compatible dev board with Wifi and Mesh networking, Audio, USB
OTG, and 99 i/o pins!"

WickedDevice Wildfire:
"Meet WildFire, the single board Arduino compatible platform for serious network and Internet
connected applications." $89
Bluetooth:
Wimoto: "Motes are tiny, rugged, wireless sensors. They talk directly to your Bluetooth SMART enabled
devices" $39

Ubertooth: "An open source 2.4 GHz wireless development platform suitable for Bluetooth
experimentation" $119
Base Boards: (Connectivity by shield, USB, etc)
Ti Stellaris Launchpad: "The Tiva C Series TM4C123G LaunchPad Evaluation Kit is a low-cost
evaluation platform for ARM Cortex-M4-based microcontrollers from Texas Instruments". $12.99
Teensy 3.0: Teensy 3.0, "an affordable 32 bit ARM Cortex-M4 board, for development in Arduino or
C/C++". $19

OLINUXINO is Open Source software and Open Source Hardware, low cost EUR 30 Linux Industrial
grade single board computer with GPIOs capable of operating at -25+85C. 25 base, 55 w/Wifi

Maple: "As similar as it may be to the Arduino, the differences are what really make the Maple stand out.
It harnesses the power of a 32-bit ARM Cortex-M3 clocked at 72 MHz to push 39 GPIOs, 16 analog
pins, 12-bit ADC resolution and 15 PWM pins at 16-bit resolution". $45

freeSoC Development Kit: "Imagine having the power of an FPGA, the flexibility of a microcontroller,
and a handful of precision analog components all integrated into a single development kit." $74.99
6LoWPAN / IPv6
Waspmote Mote Runner
"By integrating the IBM Mote Runner SDK on top of Libelium Waspmote sensor platform we get a
unique and powerful tool for developers and researchers interested in 6LoWPAN / IPv6 connectivity
for the Internet of Things."

Alternative:
Project Sun SPOT: "A Sun SPOT device is a small, wireless, battery powered experimental platform. It
is programmed in Java, allowing programmers to create projects that used to require specialized
embedded system development skills. The hardware platform includes a range of built-in sensors as
well as the ability to easily interface to external devices." $399 Development Kit
Shimmer: "Shimmer is a small wireless sensor platform that can record and transmit physiological and
kinematic data in real-time. Designed as a wearable sensor, Shimmer incorporates wireless ECG,
EMG, GSR, Accelerometer, Gyro, Mag, GPS, Tilt and Vibration sensors." 199.00

Embedded Pi: "The Embedded Pi, based on STMicroelectronics Cortex-M3 STM32F103 MCU, is an
accessory for Raspberry Pi, with Arduino footprint (I/O headers rev3) to give easy access to Arduino
shields; its a triple-play platform for Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and 32-bit embedded ARM."

RasWIK - Raspberry Pi Wireless Inventors Kit: "An exciting and affordable way to build your own
wireless devices with the Raspberry Pi. The hardware comes preloaded with software and there are
applications to run on your Pi." 49.99
Alternative: Javascript focused
Espruino
"Espruino is a JavaScript interpreter for microcontrollers. We've used it to create the Espruino Board,
which makes it easy to get started with electronics." 19

Tessel
"Tessel is an Internet-connected microcontroller for software developers."

See also: Javascript and the IoT

Mini-PC "Sticks"
Rikomagic MK802 III $54.98
Longer Range
Flutter:
"An open source ARM-powered wireless Arduino with 1000m+ (3200 ft) range and 256-bit AES
hardware encryption". $20

SODAQ (SOlar Data AcQuisition)

"SODAQ: a lego-like, plug-in, rapid prototyping board. The Arduino compatible board to take your
projects beyond your home and garden. Anywhere your imagination takes you."

BRCK: "The BRCK works much the way your cell phone does, by intelligently and seamlessly switching
between Ethernet, Wifi, and 3G or 4G mobile phone networks. By plugging in a SIM card or
connecting to a wired or wireless ethernet connection the BRCK will automatically get online. 8 GPIO
pins" $200

See: Raspberry Pi Cellular

See: Arduino Cellular Options
Security Focused
CryptoCape
The CryptoCape is the BeagleBones first dedicated security daughterboard. The cape adds
specialized ICs that perform various cryptographic operations which will allow you to add a hardware
security layer to your BeagleBone project. $59

Companies:
Wiznet
"WIZnet is a leading Add-on Internet Connectivity Provider for small devices in Ethernet and WiFi
markets."

RovingNetworks
"We specialize in high quality, low power, incredibly easy-to-use, certified Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
modules."

Novatel
"Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in the design and development of intelligent wireless solutions
based on 2G, 3G and 4G technologies.'

GainSpan
"Start with low power chip technology, then build on it, with innovative architecture that takes care of
the Wi-Fi connectivity and offloads your application processor, and what do you get? A line of
products that offer simplicity, ultra low power, and fast design turnarounds - at the lowest possible cost
- GainSpan Embedded Wi-Fi."

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