The Arduino IDE project using the Indus board enables real-time sensor data transmission over Web Serial to a web browser, facilitating live monitoring and analysis. This process involves creating a web page that uses the Web Serial API to establish a serial connection with the Indus board. The board collects data from various sensors, such as temperature, humidity, and light sensors, and transmits this data to the web page. The web page dynamically displays the sensor data, providing a user-friendly interface for visualizing environmental conditions or other sensor readings.
How the System Works
- Sensor Data Collection:
- The Indus board is connected to various sensors (e.g., temperature, humidity, light) that continuously collect environmental data.
- Web Serial API:
- A web page is created using the Web Serial API, which facilitates communication between the browser and the Indus board. This API allows the web page to establish a serial connection to the board over a USB connection.
- Data Transmission and Display:
- The Indus board transmits the collected sensor data over the serial connection to the web page. The web page receives this data in real-time and dynamically updates the display, offering users an interactive and intuitive way to monitor the data.
- User Interface:
- The web page’s interface is designed to be user-friendly, making it easy for users to visualize and interpret the sensor data. This can include graphs, charts, or simple readouts that reflect the current environmental conditions or sensor readings.
Applications
- Smart Home Systems:
- In smart homes, real-time tracking of environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity can optimize comfort and energy efficiency. For example, users can monitor and adjust home heating and cooling systems based on live data.
- Agricultural Monitoring:
- This system can be applied in agricultural setups to monitor conditions like soil moisture and light levels, which are crucial for crop growth. Farmers can use the real-time data to make informed decisions about irrigation, lighting, and other resource management tasks.
- Research and Industrial Applications:
- The system is valuable in research and industrial settings for collecting and storing sensor data over time. This data can be analyzed to optimize processes, ensure quality control, or monitor the health and safety conditions in industrial environments.
- Environmental Monitoring:
- The system can be used to monitor air quality, temperature, and other parameters to ensure safe and healthy living or working environments. This is particularly important in urban areas, workplaces, or any environment where maintaining certain conditions is critical for health and safety.
Overall, this Arduino project with the Indus board offers a versatile and effective solution for real-time sensor data monitoring and analysis across various applications, making it a valuable tool for smart home systems, agriculture, research, and industrial processes.
Author(s): Manjeet Vishwakarma, Abhay Verma and Satywanti Kundu are B.Tech ECE students at GJUS&T HISAR