Summary of Building Wireless Sensor Networks: with ZigBee, XBee, Arduino, and Processing by Robert Faludi E-Book
This hands-on guide teaches building distributed sensor systems and interactive devices using ZigBee and Series 2 XBee radios with Arduino and Processing. It covers project ideas, parts lists, creating working ZigBee networks, API mode sensor networks, power management, routing, gateways, and scalable sensing/actuation projects.
Parts used in the Building Wireless Sensor Networks:
- Series 2 XBee radios
- Arduino open source electronics prototyping platform
- Sensors for remote sensing (unspecified types in the article)
- Actuators for control projects (unspecified types in the article)
- Power management components (batteries, sleep-capable hardware implied)
- Gateway hardware for network and Internet connectivity (unspecified types in the article)
- Processing software for interfacing and visualization
- Miscellaneous components and tools from the extensive shopping list referenced
Get ready to create distributed sensor systems and intelligent interactive devices using the ZigBee wireless networking protocol and Series 2 XBee radios. By the time you’re halfway through this fast-paced, hands-on guide, you’ll have built a series of useful projects, including a complete ZigBee wireless network that delivers remotely sensed data.
Radio networking is creating revolutions in volcano monitoring, performance art, clean energy, and consumer electronics. As you follow the examples in each chapter, you’ll learn how to tackle inspiring projects of your own. This practical guide is ideal for inventors, hackers, crafters, students, hobbyists, and scientists.
- Investigate an assortment of practical and intriguing project ideas
- Prep your ZigBee toolbox with an extensive shopping list of parts and programs
- Create a simple, working ZigBee network with XBee radios in less than two hours — for under $100
- Use the Arduino open source electronics prototyping platform to build a series of increasingly complex projects
- Get familiar with XBee’s API mode for creating sensor networks
- Build fully scalable sensing and actuation systems with inexpensive components
- Learn about power management, source routing, and other XBee technical nuances
- Make gateways that connect with neighboring networks, including the Internet
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Getting Ready
Chapter 2 Up and Running
Chapter 3 Build a Better Doorbell
Chapter 4 Ins and Outs
Chapter 5 API and a Sensor Network
Chapter 6 Sleeping, Then Changing the World
Chapter 7 Over the Borders
Chapter 8 More to Love
Appendix Resource Guide
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Building Wireless Sensor Networks: with ZigBee, XBee, Arduino, and Processing by Robert Faludi E-Book
Purchase Building Wireless Sensor Networks
- What does the guide teach?
It teaches building distributed sensor systems and interactive devices using ZigBee, Series 2 XBee radios, Arduino, and Processing. - Can I create a working ZigBee network quickly and cheaply?
Yes, the book shows how to create a simple working ZigBee network in less than two hours for under $100. - Does the book include project examples?
Yes, it includes a series of projects such as a complete ZigBee wireless network and a better doorbell. - How does the book approach Arduino?
It uses Arduino to build a series of increasingly complex projects integrating XBee radios. - Does the guide cover XBee API mode?
Yes, it covers XBee's API mode for creating sensor networks. - Will I learn about power management?
Yes, the book discusses power management and sleep strategies for sensor nodes. - Can I build scalable sensing and actuation systems?
Yes, the guide explains building fully scalable sensing and actuation systems with inexpensive components. - Does the book explain networking concepts like routing?
Yes, it covers source routing and other XBee technical nuances. - Are there instructions for connecting to other networks or the Internet?
Yes, it shows how to make gateways that connect with neighboring networks, including the Internet. - Is there a parts and software shopping list?
Yes, the book preps your ZigBee toolbox with an extensive shopping list of parts and programs.
