Using Electric-imp (a WiFi in SD form-factor) to transfer data to the cloud

Gus_Issa · August 12, 2013, 1:13pm

Niels @ njbuch shared this demo with us, showing how to use electric-imp, a WiFi module sin an SD form-factor, to transfer data to the cloud.

njbuch:

This is just to show how the electric imp device can be used as wifi relay for sending sensor data to the cloud. I am currently using Xively, but planning to find somewhere else.

See: http://electricimp.com/

Setup:
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Justins mountain plate (small) https://www.ghielectronics.com/community/creations/entry/6

GHI Cerberus mainboard, with battery holder power-supply

Temp sensor from DFRobot, and GHI light-sensor

Hughb’s Gimp module https://www.ghielectronics.com/community/creations/entry/15[/ul]

Setup explained at

http://youtu.be/JOCrC3tD2S0

Primary purpose of setup was:

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Prove to the kids that the light in fridge turns off when the door is closed.

Prove to the wifey that it takes at least 15 minutes for the temperature to get back to normal when the door has been open.[/ol]

Enjoy. Questions and ideas are welcome

Original Post: https://www.ghielectronics.com/community/forum/topic?id=12941