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J1939 Protocol Stack Sketch for ESP32 Using the Arduino IDE
The ESP32 is a series of low-cost, low-power system-on-chip microcontrollers with integrated Wi-Fi and dual-mode Bluetooth. The ESP32 series employs a Tensilica Xtensa LX6 microprocessor in both dual-core and single-core variations and includes built-in antenna switches, RF balun, power amplifier, low-noise receive amplifier, filters, and power management modules. Furthermore, the processor provides the means to easily [...]
Standard IoT Gateway with ARM i.MX8M Plus Quad-Core Cortex-A53 Supports Two CAN FD Ports
Aaeon, a manufacturer of reliable and high-quality computing platforms, introduced its SRG-IMX8P IoT gateway solution with two CAN FD interfaces, which brings extended connectivity and utility across vertical markets. It is powered by Arm NXP i.MX8M Plus quad-core Cortex-A53 and Cortex-M7 processors with 8 GiB of onboard DDR4 reduce object detection time to 13 msec via a Neural [...]
NMEA 2000 Data Scanner with Bluetooth, BLE for Android, iOS, PC Applications
Our N2K-BT gateway functions as a NMEA 2000 to Bluetooth data scanner for any host device with a Bluetooth or BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) port, such as PCs, phones, or tablets. Therefore, it supports operating systems such as Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, and more. In addition, the wireless communication protocol employs easy-to-read and easy-to-process ASCII [...]
ESP32 Project: USB to Bluetooth Gateway
The ESP32 processor allows the integration of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Bluetooth LE (BLE) for a wide range of IoT (Internet of Things) applications. Using Wi-Fi ensures connectivity within a large radius. At the same time, Bluetooth allows the user to easily detect (with low-energy beacons) a module and connect it to an Android/iOS smartphone or [...]
IoT-Enabled Control, Data Logger, and Data Transmission Platform with CAN Bus Interface
The RapidM2M C3 by Microtronics represents a control, data logger, and data transmission platform with IoT capabilities, suitable for remote control, automation, and control tasks in industrial automation. The device includes a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), router, firewall, and data transmission to a web platform. Process-related requirements are pre-configured, minimizing the solution integration effort. Data from analog sensors [...]
Arduino-Compatible Microsoft Azure Certified IoT Development Kit with Visual Studio Code Support
This Microsoft Azure Certified IoT DevKit (IOT-AZ3166) is an all-in-one kit optimized for prototyping and developing Internet of Things (IoT) applications leveraging Microsoft Azure services. It supplies an Arduino-compatible board with multiple peripherals such as an OLED display, sensors, hardware debugging chip (ST-Link), and security chip. The project collection offers creative examples for learning and reference, plus [...]
Controller Area Network (CAN), SAE J1939, NMEA 2000 Wireless Module for IoT and ELD Applications
Due to the global shortage of electronic components, we at Copperhill Technologies began rethinking our strategy regarding new developments. Luckily, that change turned out to be a blessing in disguise because the transition from NXP LPC to the ESP32 processor opened the door to more industrial and automotive applications, especially those involving wireless transmissions for [...]
Raspberry Pi Compute Module With CAN FD for Automation and IoT Applications
Kontron announced the release of their Pi-Tron CM4 computer with Linux OS, which utilizes the fourth-generation Raspberry Pi compute module with the 1,5-GHz, 64-bit Broadcom BCM2711 chip and four Arm Cortex-A72 processors. The computer’s steel housing allows for universal use, e.g., for automation and IoT (Internet of Things) applications. Depending on the variant, it provides a 1-GiB, 2-GB, [...]
A New Generation of SAE J1939 Gateway, ECU Simulator, and Starter Kit
Like many other businesses, we have to deal with the global shortage of electronic components. For instance, the NXP LPC 17xx processors we used for our SAE J1939 gateways and the starter kit are not available at this time. Even worse, there is no reliable information if/when production resumes. This situation forced us to rethink [...]
ESP32 Starter and Development Kits for Building Bluetooth and WiFi Enabled IoT Devices
The integration of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Bluetooth LE allow a wide range of applications with ESP32 modules. Wi-Fi ensures connectivity within a large radius, while Bluetooth allows the user to easily detect (with low-energy beacons) a module and connect it to a smartphone. The chips add priceless functionality and versatility to your applications with in-built [...]