The Blueberry IoT Controller for the Raspberry Pi is a versatile device designed to interact with the real world by reading sensors, controlling electrical equipment and using popular communication channels. It is supported by a range of other devices which can turn your Raspberry Pi into the nerve centre of a simple or complex monitoring and control system. Control gates, garage doors, air-conditioning, irrigation systems and much more. Use the power and connectivity of the Pi or the on-board GSM to control your system from anywhere in the world or receive reports and alerts via email or text (SMS).
On the control side the board offers 1 x 16A and 2 x 10A relays which are optically isolated to protect your Pi. On the sensor side it supports a 1-wire interface for DS18B20 temperature sensors, I2C bus (3.3 and 5V), plus GPIOs from the Raspberry Pi for add-on sensors. For communications, the Pi can connect to Wi-Fi using its own dongle in the usual way, or it can make use of the IoT controller's built-in SIM900 GSM module (requires SIM), plus an 868MHz transmitter/receiver module to communicate with remote sensors.
The Blueberry IoT controller is designed with practical applications and conditions in mind. It has an on-board power supply (PSU) which converts mains 100 to 240V AC to the 5V DC required by the Pi, no need for a USB power supply. The 5V DC is protected from brown-outs by a super-capacitor. The PSU also provides 3.3V DC. The controller also features a real-time clock (RTC) with battery back-up and a header for up to 5 x membrane switches and 5 x LEDs.
With potential for domestic, commercial and industrial applications the Blueberry Internet of Things Controller is an essential building block in your next smart control system.
- Add a Raspberry Pi to create a core control system
- 3 x high power relays to switch electrical devices
- GSM900 module accepts your SIM for remote control and reporting
- Attach sensors via I2C, GPIO or wirelessly
- On-board power supply converts mains AC to 5V DC
- 3.3V DC also available
- Real-time clock with battery back-up
- Raspberry Pi, Wi-Fi dongle, and SIM card must be purchased separately if required
- Warning: This device use mains voltage and appropriate precautions must be taken. Click here for further information
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