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====== Project OrBit ====== | ====== Project OrBit ====== | ||
- | This project's aim to develop a home automation device to [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_automation|monitor/control]] a variety of device in home or office depending of the user’s requirement. | + | This project's aim to develop an automation network to [[monitor/control]] a variety of device in home or office environment. |
- | + | The network is structured as a decentralized [[stack|mesh network]], using wired and wireless links. | |
- | Modules will communicate with each other [[http://www.silabs.com/products/wireless/EZRadioPRO/Pages/Si446x.aspx|wirelessly]] or via | + | Multiple level of interface are accessible to use and administer the network. |
- | [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RS-485|wired protocol]] . | + | |
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- | A interface will allow further customization option for specific user's task/requirement. | + | |
+ | This is a rather large project, the main goal is to provide a standardized interface for communication and data gathering. | ||
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===== Presentation ===== | ===== Presentation ===== | ||
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===== Synthesis of objectives ===== | ===== Synthesis of objectives ===== | ||
- [[boards:|Module]] should be able to upgrade their firmware using existing network capability | - [[boards:|Module]] should be able to upgrade their firmware using existing network capability | ||
- | - Automated task should be customizable via an [[interface]] | + | - Automated task should be customizable via an interface |
- | - Communication must be transparent to user application | + | - Network communication must be transparent to user application |
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===== Goal and expected results ===== | ===== Goal and expected results ===== | ||
- Automate task based on environmental or time-based trigger | - Automate task based on environmental or time-based trigger | ||
- | - Create task with a dedicated user [[interface]] | + | - Create task with a dedicated user interface |
- Firmware upgrade propagation through the network | - Firmware upgrade propagation through the network | ||
- Node interconnection available even without direct access (mesh) | - Node interconnection available even without direct access (mesh) | ||
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- | ===== FCC Standards ===== | + | ===== FCC Standards (Legals) ===== |
* [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_WLAN_channels|Available wireless band]] | * [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_WLAN_channels|Available wireless band]] | ||
* 902 to 928 MHz (chosen band) | * 902 to 928 MHz (chosen band) | ||
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- | ===== Annex ===== | ||
- | This is a rather large project, the main goal is to provide a standardized interface for communication and data gathering. | ||