Role of Single Board Computers (SBCs) in rapid IoT Prototyping

Dr. G. R. Kanagachidambaresan received his B.E degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Anna University in 2010 and M.E. Pervasive Computing Technologies in Anna University in 2012. He has completed his Ph.D.(Wireless Body Area Networks, Healthcare) in Anna University Chennai in 2017. He is currently an Associate Professor, Department of CSE, Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr. Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology. His main research interest includes Body Sensor Network and Fault tolerant Wireless Sensor Network. He has published several reputed articles and undertaken several consultancy activities for leading MNC companies. He has also guest edited several special issue volumes and books in SPRINGER and serving as editorial review board members for peer reviewed journals. He is presently working on several Govt sponsored research projects like ISRO, DBT and DST. He is presently Editor in chief for Next Generation Computer and Communication Engineering series Wiley and Managing Director for Eazythings Technology Private Limited.

Introduction.- Internet of Things and SBCs.- Programming SBCs using Python (RPi, Beagle, Tinker).- Sensors and SBCs for Smart city infrastructure.- Actuators used in Smart city infrastructure.- Wired and Wireless Communication using SBCs.- Node-Red for Smart city infrastructure.- Cloud Interface.- KiCad design.- Freecad and 3D printing.- IoT projects in Smart city infrastructure.- Industry 4.0 for smart factories.- Example Programs.- Conclusion.