Sensor interfaces

From FourMs

[edit] Devices

There is a comprehensive list of various commercially available sensor interfaces on sensorwiki. Also check out this roundup of different interfaces.

Here we describe the ones we have access to in the lab:

• Phidgets
• Arduino
• CUI
• Teabox
• Kroonde
• LabJack

Wish list:

• Sun spot
• Shimmer
• Shake: SARC project

[edit] Connection

• MIDI
• USB
• Bluetooth: Good: readily available. Bad: needs to be synchronised
• ZigBee: high level communication protocols using small, low-power digital radios based on the IEEE 802.15.4-2006 standard for wireless personal area networks (WPANs).
• WiFi
• Kleer audio

[edit] Communication protocol

• MIDI
• HID
• OSC