OpenPicus Flyport Kit

Easy, Reliable WiFi for Physical Computing Applications.

Finally a reliable and easy to use Wireless physical computing platform! OpenPicus is an open source Hardware and Software wireless platform that can create Smart Sensors and enable an Internet of Things. The FlyPort a Wi-Fi compact module (only 35 x 48mm) based on the Microchip PIC 24FJ256GA106 processor (256K Flash,16K Ram,16 Mips) and MRF24WB0MA/RM WI-FI Certified Transceiver.

Programming is very easy using the OpenPicus IDE-- there is no need for detailed knowledge of the TCP/IP protocol, the framework lets you control everything with a set of simplified commands. Webservers, email, and Socket applications are supported with FlyPort.

In Webserver mode you can also serve Ajax-driven web pages for advanced graphics and data visualisation-- even run sketches containing jQuery! Simply connect to the module using your favourite web browser and the FlyPort will answer as a HTTP server.

The Internet of Things is now really possible due to the low cost of the FlyPort module and the Power Down Mode management.

Features

• Hardware platform: it's modular, the Modules are PICUSes while the Carrier Boards are their NESTs
• Wireless : Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. You have full control of the Stack and power down modes. The Flyport included is Wifi, but the Nest can be used with the Bluetooth module as well
• Software Framework: your Apps can take advantage of the Microchip Protocol Stack, but you don't need to be an expert in TCP/IP
• Development tools: the free Openpicus IDE easily lets you start development immediately.
• Serial Bootloader: Brutus loaded on modules, you don't need a programmer

Wireless Network Configuration using the OpenPicus IDE

Documents

• OpenPicus Home Page
• Getting Started With OpenPicus
• OpenPicus Flyport Review by James F.