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New page for [[User:Monsonite|Ken's]] new project ''''Nanode'''' (formerly '[[Project:Ethernet_Arduino|Ethernet Arduino]]')
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=Nanode=


==We have been nominated for an award ==


==About the Nanode - Some Background==
9-12-2011


The Nanode is a low cost entry device aimed at Internet Connectivity projects. It has been designed to be built easily for under £20 - so that it will appeal to those on a tight budget.
Nanode has been nominated for an award as the Best Internet of Things Open Source Project 2011.  You can support Nanode with your vote here http://postscapes.com/best-iot-open-source-project-2011


It is based on the Arduino environment so will be familiar to many. It will accept Arduino shields, if necessary with longer pins to mprove clearance between the Magjack connector and the underside of the shield.
Thankyou for your support. Team Nanode.


It consists of a small PCB which has the ATmega328 microcontroller, some glue logic, the ENC28J60 ethernet controller and Magjack. The board only uses through-hole and DIL conventional components - so that it can be easily assembled by anyone who has bassic solderng skills.
==A 30 second pitch==
Nanode is an open source Arduino-like board that has in-built web connectivity. It connects to a range of wireless, wired and ethernet interfaces.
It allows you to develop web based sensor and control systems - giving you web access to six analogue sensor lines and six digital I/O lines.
It costs under £20 as an easy build it yourself kit. Nanode was designed with Hacking in mind.


It makes an ideal project for a teaching workshop on web connectivity, and as such will appeal to Hackspaces for advanced Arduino workshops.
==How to get one?==
Here is a [http://shop.nanode.eu list of websites] where you can purchase a Nanode kit.


It can be used as a micro web-server, for home automation and control, web connected sensor networks and many other applications.  By removing the ethernet controller and Magjack, it becomes a low cost Arduino "work-alike".
==What can you do with it?==
Update to Pachube


Several Nanodes can be connected together on a multidrop serial bus.  This network supplies communications and power and can be made from low cost 4 core telephone cable. Individual Nanodes can communicate via this network back to an ethernet connected "Master" unit.  With RS485 driver ICs, the Nanode can be adapted as a DMX lighting controller, MIDI network or other serial control system.
Anything you can do with an Arduino, and an Arduino+Ethernet shield


Nanode is an Open Source Project.
==Where else to look==
'''FAQ''' here's a list of [[Project:Nanode/FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions]] about the Nanode


==Bare board waiting list==
'''Registration''' -  Add your newly built Nanode to the [[Pledges/Nanodes/Details#The_Complete_List |  Register of Nanodes and Users]]


'''Documentation'''  PCB Files, schematics and other useful pdf [[Project:Nanode/docs | Documents]]


This is the waiting list for the first ''production run' of bare PCBs.
'''Nanode 5 Build Guide''' - this shortcut takes you to the [[Project:Nanode/Building_a_Nanode | Pictorial Building Guide]] This is the definitive assembly guide in photos - which replaces more traditional parts lists, schematics and component insertion lists - please read this before you start soldering!


Please add your name and the number of PCBs that you would like to the list below:
'''Nanode RF Build Guide''' - here is a [[http://ichilton.github.com/nanode/rf/build_guide.html Pictorial Building Guide for the Nanode RF]]


* [[User:SpikeUK|Spike]] - 4 PCBs please
'''Wi-Node Build Guide (Standalone)''' - here is a [[http://ichilton.github.com/nanode/wi-node/build_guide.html Pictorial Building Guide for the Wi-Node as a standalone board.]]  
* [[User:Teabot|Elliot]] - 4 PCBs please
* [[User:Artag|Artag]] - 2 PCBs please


'''Wi-Node Build Guide (Backpack for Arduino/Nanode 5)''' - here is a [[http://ichilton.github.com/nanode/wi-node/backpack_build_guide.html Pictorial Building Guide for the Wi-Node as a backpack/shield for an existing Arduino or Nanode 5 board.]]


'''Applications''' - Here's a list of [[Project:Nanode/Applications | Applications]] currently under development on the Nanode


==The First Prototypes==
'''Nanode News''' - the latest happenings on the Nanode Project [[Project:Nanode/News | here]]


[[File:Putter_Getter.jpg]]
The previous version of this page [[Project:Nanode/scratch]] - this has a vast amount of content. search in here for help/info/problems


Here are the two boards each connected to a network port. The orange and brown wires between the boards is so that they can share the 5V power from the FTDI cable.
Ian Chilton has started to maintain a page of [http://ichilton.github.com/nanode useful Nanode links], including pointers to [http://github.com/ichilton/nanode code] and libraries for the various functions of the Nanode and Nanode RF.


The upper board is the Publisher (Putter) and the lower board is the Subscriber (Getter). Every few seconds the Putter sends a new packet of data up to Pachube feed 8729, and at regular intervals the Getter subscribes to this feed to retrieve the data. In this case the data is a simple comma separated list of 6 arguments, which could be six readings from the ADCs on the Putter device, or a numerical command to which the Getter will respond.
==What we need help with==
Sorting out the vast amounts of info that have been dumped here.


==Building a Nanode==
The idea is to have lots of project pages with the Project:Nanode namespace. Each project page would have a bunch of info+links. The intention is to make them into 'chapters' that people can refer to, or download. Most content resides in [[Project:Nanode/scratch]]. It just needs splitting up.


The complete step by step build sequence can be found on my [http://sustburbia.blogspot.com/2011/03/nanode-just-make-it.html blog]
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Nanode 5

Nanode

We have been nominated for an award

9-12-2011

Nanode has been nominated for an award as the Best Internet of Things Open Source Project 2011. You can support Nanode with your vote here http://postscapes.com/best-iot-open-source-project-2011

Thankyou for your support. Team Nanode.

A 30 second pitch

Nanode is an open source Arduino-like board that has in-built web connectivity. It connects to a range of wireless, wired and ethernet interfaces. It allows you to develop web based sensor and control systems - giving you web access to six analogue sensor lines and six digital I/O lines. It costs under £20 as an easy build it yourself kit. Nanode was designed with Hacking in mind.

How to get one?

Here is a list of websites where you can purchase a Nanode kit.

What can you do with it?

Update to Pachube

Anything you can do with an Arduino, and an Arduino+Ethernet shield

Where else to look

FAQ here's a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the Nanode

Registration - Add your newly built Nanode to the Register of Nanodes and Users

Documentation PCB Files, schematics and other useful pdf Documents

Nanode 5 Build Guide - this shortcut takes you to the Pictorial Building Guide This is the definitive assembly guide in photos - which replaces more traditional parts lists, schematics and component insertion lists - please read this before you start soldering!

Nanode RF Build Guide - here is a [Pictorial Building Guide for the Nanode RF]

Wi-Node Build Guide (Standalone) - here is a [Pictorial Building Guide for the Wi-Node as a standalone board.]

Wi-Node Build Guide (Backpack for Arduino/Nanode 5) - here is a [Pictorial Building Guide for the Wi-Node as a backpack/shield for an existing Arduino or Nanode 5 board.]

Applications - Here's a list of Applications currently under development on the Nanode

Nanode News - the latest happenings on the Nanode Project here

The previous version of this page Project:Nanode/scratch - this has a vast amount of content. search in here for help/info/problems

Ian Chilton has started to maintain a page of useful Nanode links, including pointers to code and libraries for the various functions of the Nanode and Nanode RF.

What we need help with

Sorting out the vast amounts of info that have been dumped here.

The idea is to have lots of project pages with the Project:Nanode namespace. Each project page would have a bunch of info+links. The intention is to make them into 'chapters' that people can refer to, or download. Most content resides in Project:Nanode/scratch. It just needs splitting up.

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