The Internet of Things, commonly known as IoT, has been one of the hottest buzzwords in the tech community for the past few years. The basic concept is that all electronic devices, which are a part of our daily life can be connected to the Internet, and thus play an important role in making our lives more efficient than ever.
This includes HVAC system, TVs, electric lights, refrigerators, microwave ovens, and other kitchen appliances etc. All the things connected to the Internet should be able to interact with one another to exchange data and can be controlled from anywhere in order to achieve a more efficient, connected and convenient world for us to live and flourish.
When everything is becoming smarter by connecting to the internet, why should it not also include your car? Keep this in mind, major tech giants including Tesla, Google and Uber have started a built-up within this field. But, this doesn’t leave us where we wish for, because not everyone can afford a Tesla with an autopilot or a swanky car with built-in latest tech gadgets.
Different attempts have been made earlier to solve this. Many of those attempts have been made using the OBD port of the car, but the common issue for all these earlier systems was that their platform was inaccessible for any changes or modifications by the users. This discouraged many of us and some IoT enthusiasts decided to try to build their own system. They wanted a system that everybody could modify, change, and update as per their preferences. They wanted a system that would always remain up and running. They wanted a real IoT platform in the car.
Requirements
• Open for programmable changes, but easily configurable without programming experience
• Not dependent on a mobile phone
• Built on a well-known hardware platform like Raspberry Pi Zero
• Extensible with external systems
• Online even when family members or friends use the car
An IoT platform built on the Raspberry Pi Zero
When they started building a real IoT platform, they instantly came up with the idea that the products from The Raspberry Foundation would be helpful for their project, and they decided to go for Raspberry Pi Zero, since Raspberry Pi is an affordable, widely-used proven micro-computer. It runs on a high-level O.S. and is backed by the strongest community.
• 4G LTE modem
• USB connectors
• OBD connection to the car
• Accelerometer
• GPS + A-GPS
• Bluetooth
• Wireless LAN
• Speaker
• HDMI port
Just like them, you can also build your own IoT projects using Raspberry Pi zero. If you want to brush up your skills before getting your hands on the projects, you can join any good institute or online training programs.
This includes HVAC system, TVs, electric lights, refrigerators, microwave ovens, and other kitchen appliances etc. All the things connected to the Internet should be able to interact with one another to exchange data and can be controlled from anywhere in order to achieve a more efficient, connected and convenient world for us to live and flourish.
When everything is becoming smarter by connecting to the internet, why should it not also include your car? Keep this in mind, major tech giants including Tesla, Google and Uber have started a built-up within this field. But, this doesn’t leave us where we wish for, because not everyone can afford a Tesla with an autopilot or a swanky car with built-in latest tech gadgets.
Different attempts have been made earlier to solve this. Many of those attempts have been made using the OBD port of the car, but the common issue for all these earlier systems was that their platform was inaccessible for any changes or modifications by the users. This discouraged many of us and some IoT enthusiasts decided to try to build their own system. They wanted a system that everybody could modify, change, and update as per their preferences. They wanted a system that would always remain up and running. They wanted a real IoT platform in the car.
Requirements
• Open for programmable changes, but easily configurable without programming experience
• Not dependent on a mobile phone
• Built on a well-known hardware platform like Raspberry Pi Zero
• Extensible with external systems
• Online even when family members or friends use the car
An IoT platform built on the Raspberry Pi Zero
When they started building a real IoT platform, they instantly came up with the idea that the products from The Raspberry Foundation would be helpful for their project, and they decided to go for Raspberry Pi Zero, since Raspberry Pi is an affordable, widely-used proven micro-computer. It runs on a high-level O.S. and is backed by the strongest community.
• 4G LTE modem
• USB connectors
• OBD connection to the car
• Accelerometer
• GPS + A-GPS
• Bluetooth
• Wireless LAN
• Speaker
• HDMI port
Just like them, you can also build your own IoT projects using Raspberry Pi zero. If you want to brush up your skills before getting your hands on the projects, you can join any good institute or online training programs.
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