4 versatile boards for fast, inexpensive IoT development
Want to develop wearable or very compact applications, networked applications, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and prototype your brainstorms quickly and inexpensively? Then this roundup of versatile open source hardware boards is for you. All you need is a few pieces of hardware, basic soldering skills, and some JavaScript know-how.
With the commoditization of chips for connecting to networks, more and more devices can now be controlled via the Internet to do everything from remote temperature sensing to turning off lights in your home while you’re halfway around the world. In years past, however, if you were a JavaScript developer and wanted prototype network-connected devices, you either needed to learn how to develop firmware using a vendor’s custom tool chain, master C or C++ to write Arduino sketches, or partner with a hardware engineer.
Thankfully, with the proliferation of IoT platforms, a vibrant community has emerged and tools have been developed with which anyone can create prototypes using only a few pieces of hardware, some basic soldering skills, and JavaScript code.
Let's take a look at four excellent popular platforms: MbientLab MetaWear, ESP8266, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi.
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