Triode
Well-Known Member
I'm a finalist in the smarter life challenge, a contest by Element14/Newark. I'm going to need some distributed control, but since there are only a few weeks left it has to be something quick and effective. I have a budget with the contest of $400 remaining to spend on Newark.com.
I'm looking for suggestions for microcontroller and wireless devices. I don't need a really fast update. There would be 4 satellite stations communicating with a main controller which would be running on a PSoC 4 pioneer board. I'm considering thinks like an Xbee, a data-over-home-wiring system, or a simple wireless bridge device.
here's my specs in detail:
Thanks
I'm looking for suggestions for microcontroller and wireless devices. I don't need a really fast update. There would be 4 satellite stations communicating with a main controller which would be running on a PSoC 4 pioneer board. I'm considering thinks like an Xbee, a data-over-home-wiring system, or a simple wireless bridge device.
here's my specs in detail:
- Range of about 30 ft, through 1 interior wall (hollow drywall with stamped steel studs)
- 4 satellite stations, powered from a wall adapter
- Satellites will receive 1 bit on/off control command
- Satellites will return 2 12 bit value readings from 0-5v output sensors
- Update rate may be as low as 1 per 15 seconds
- Each station with radio and controller should be under $65
- Base station communication should be under $65
- Parts must be available on Newark.com
- Given that I am experienced with C for PIC and Atmel, and PsoC creator, it should be something I can implement in a few days of work. I know this is subjective, but I just mean that if it's something where I have to code my own protocol control and build a transceiver from scratch, it's probably not going to happen.
Thanks