N-BEST

Sensor Centric WSN

Project Summary

n-Blocks was created in-house to support consistent embedded hardware/firmware development and knowledge dissemination at Nimbus Centre. It is an embedded/IoT ecosystem with a simple and clearly defined:

  • Mechanical form factor
  • Connector(s)
  • Firmware interfaces & modules

Main Objectives of Project

n-Blocks was created in-house to support consistent embedded hardware/firmware development and knowledge dissemination at Nimbus Centre. It is an embedded/IoT ecosystem with a simple and clearly defined:

  • Mechanical form factor
  • Connector(s)
  • Firmware interfaces & modules

This makes it:

  • Easy to create new sensor related applications
  • Fully customisable to use case
  • Up to 6 modules (sensor or Radio SOC)
  • No cables

Nimbus Role

Software compatability

n-Blocks was created by Nimbus Centre researchers.

Its aim is to:

  • Deliver industrial IoT proof of concept projects
  • Build background IP
  • Reduce development time
  • Re-use hardware/firmware
  • Compatibility with mainstream firmware development platforms
  • Align development with ARM Cortex, Low Power & WSN
  • Synchronize development with IoT trends
  • Build PR

Funding Body

The n-Blocks project is funded by Enterprise Ireland and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.

Project Start Date: 01 August 2013

Duration: 48 months

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