Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Echo Switches

"Echo™ is an innovative range of entirely wireless, batteryless and self-powered switches, only available from MK Electric":

http://www.mkelectric.com/en-GB/Products/WD/New/Echo/Pages/default.aspx

Enocean's competitor ?

Monday, June 27, 2011

Arduino Home Page

Arduino is an open-source electronics prototyping platform based on flexible, easy-to-use hardware and software. It's intended for artists, designers, hobbyists, and anyone interested in creating interactive objects or environments.

Android + Arduino = Cloud robotics

With the power of cloud computing, robots can perform complex calculations externally, which requires less embedded computing power.
http://www.robotshop.com/blog-fr/google-utilise-android-pour-amener-arduino-dans-les-nuages-939

Google Launches Android Open Accessory Development Kit Based On Arduino

The Arduino boards will act as reference designs for manufacturers to base their future systems on and will not appear in most finished products. However, because Google is using Arduino, hobbyists and tinkerers can connect to Android devices with a bit of coding.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Google announces Android@Home framework for home automation

Google wants to think of "every appliance in your home" as a potential accessory for your phone.

Why Home Automation ? Because we can !

In this sitcom, a bunch of nerds achieve the ultimate geekitude: X10 control from the Internet.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Standard platform in the works for 'Internet of Things'

A nice Puzzle interface programming tool to assemble virtual building blocks (apps + devices) together.

B-Squares: Lego for electronics

How to assemble in a fun way functional blocks based on the Arduino open-hardware platform.
http://www.gizmag.com/b-squares-modular-electronics/18622/

Welcome to the domo Kit inspiration blog

This blog is dedicated to inspiration you can find on the web.
Feel free to post any public photos, videos or links related to the project.