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
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
n-Blocks EcoSystem
n-Blocks Eco-SysTem (n-BEST) is an innovative set of end-to-end tools which will be used to underpin a new rapid prototyping, professional services and system integration company for IoT/CPS for use by industry, academia and hobbyists.
More on Project
Easy to create new sensor related applications
Fully customisable to use case
Up to 6 modules (sensor or Radio SOC)
No cables
Software Compatibility
Nimbus Role
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
Nikos is a senior electrical research engineer at Nimbus Centre. His specialty is in embedded systems architecture, including: MSP430, ARM, WSN, and sensors.