[AR] Re: Rocket data logger
- From: KEN BIBA <kenbiba@xxxxxx>
- To: arocket@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 23 Sep 2014 12:55:45 -0700
Edison is a really interesting device. We flew them recently as payload as
Intel flew Edison based Cansats at ARLISS 2014 as part of the Edison product
launch.
Dual Core x86 based Atom processor (with a smaller, C programmable controller
with an RTOS for real time events). 5GB NAND memory and 1 GB of RAM.
Bluetooth and 802.11n WiFi (at 20 dBm Tx power!). Linux OS. Can be
programmed with Arduino IDE as well as C, C++, Python ... and all the usual
Linux tools.
Sparkfun has a VERY interesting set of small (1.8"x1.2") accessory boards that
stack off the Edison module - including a 9DOF board for $35. A LiPo battery
board. ADC. OLED display. I2C. ADC. microSD. A finally an extension
board that emulates Arduino and takes Arduino shields.
https://www.sparkfun.com/categories/272
Smaller, faster than RaspPi. More powerful than Arduino. Compatible with
Arduino if you insist. Cheap. Intel's play for the Internet of Things.
Likely around for a while.
For what it is worth ... we are using WiFi for CanSat telemetry on several
educational programs .. and at 20 dBm ... with a decent $80 Ubiquiti ground
station - you can get WiFi telemetry to about 20k' AGL ... and not work very
hard.
K
On Sep 23, 2014, at 12:31 PM, Mark C Spiegl <mark.spiegl@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Ken Biba wrote:
> >> Actually ... it is pretty easy to DIY this with either an Intel Edison or
> >> an Arduino YUN as the core processor. And for about the same price.
>
> Excuse my lazy response for not looking up the answer. Is the Edison better
> than the ARM based machines?? The price is right at $50.
>
> I've had good luck with the Coridium (ARM based) SOCs. The $20 unit is nice.
> The development environment supports C.
>
> http://www.coridiumcorp.com/prod-specs4.html
>
> http://www.sparkfun.com/products/13024
>
> --MCS
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