Chapter 1: Introduction to Sensor Networks
Chapter Goal: Provide the reader with the basics of sensor network terminology.
. Anatomy of a Sensor Network
. Communication Media
. Types of Sensor Nodes
. Sensors
Chapter 2: Brief Introduction to XBee
Chapter Goal: Explain the XBee modules, their protocols, and demonstrate basic usage.
. What is an XBee?
. XBee Primer
. Introducing MicroPython
. An XBee Wireless Chat Room
. Building an XBee-ZB Mesh Network
. Component Shopping List
. Troubleshooting Tips and Common Issues
Chapter 3: How to Program in MicroPython
Chapter Goal: Teach readers how to program in MicroPython
. Basic Concepts
. Variables and Statements
. Loops
. Methods and Classes
. MicroPython Libraries
. Built-In and Standard Libraries
Chapter 4: XBee-based Sensor Nodes
Chapter Goal: Demonstrate how to create sensor nodes using XBee modules.
. How to Host Sensors with XBee
. Building an XBee Environment Sensor
. Example: Using XBee Modules to Gather Data
Chapter 5: Raspberry Pi-based Sensor Nodes
Chapter Goal: Demonstrate how to create sensor nodes using Raspberry Pi including introducing the Raspberry Pi.
. What is a Raspberry Pi?
. Raspberry Pi Tutorial
. Hosting Sensors with Raspberry Pi
. Project: Building a Raspberry Sensor Node
. Project: Building a Raspberry Barometric Pressure Sensor Node
. Project: Creating a Raspberry Pi Data Collector for XBee Sensor Nodes
. Component Shopping List
Chapter 6: Arduino-based Sensor Nodes
Chapter Goal: Demonstrate how to create sensor nodes using an Arduino including introducing the Arduino platform.
. What is an Arduino?
. Arduino Tutorial
. Hosting Sensors with Arduino
. Project: Building an Arduino Temperature Sensor
. Project: Using an Arduino as A Data Collector for XBee Sensor Nodes
. Component Shopping List
Chapter 7: Methods for Storing Sensor Data
Chapter Goal: Explain how to store sensor data on the sensor or data nodes.
. Storage Methods
. Local Storage Options for the Arduino
. Local Storage Options for the Raspberry Pi
. Remove Storage Options
. Component Shopping List
Chapter 8: Turning Your Raspberry Pi into a Database Server
Chapter Goal: Introduce MySQL and demonstrate how to setup a Raspberry Pi as a MySQL Database server.
. What is MySQL?
. Getting Started with MySQL
. Building a Raspberry Pi MySQL Server
. Component Shopping List
Chapter 9: MySQL and Arduino: United at Last!
Chapter Goal: Introduce MySQL Connector/Arduino and demonstrate how to connect Arduino directly to a MySQL server to store data via several example projects.
. Introducing Connector/Arduino
. Building Connector/Arduino-Enabled Sketches
. Troubleshooting Connector/Arduino
. A Tour of the MySQL Connector/Arduino Code
. Project: Building an Arduino MySQL Client
. Project: Inserting Data from Variables
. Project: How to Perform SELECT Queries
. Component Shopping List
Chapter 10: Building Your Network: Arduino Wireless Aggregator + Wireless Sensor Node + Raspberry Pi Server
Chapter Goal: Provide an overview of how sensor networks are constructed and provide a foundation for further exploration including a simple, complete project.
. Data Aggregator Nodes
. Component Shopping List
Chapter 11: Putting It All Together
. Sensor Networks Best Practices
. Choosing Sensor Nodes
. Project: Home Temperature Monitoring
. Optional Component Shopping List
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