BITalino R-IoT
User Manual
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3.2
BITalino R-IoT
The BITalino R-IoT is a slightly different version of the former R-IoT device from IRCAM's
lab team ISMM. It’s aimed to refine a few aspects of the original design to match with
other populations of users, and some new use cases too.
The BITalino R-IoT was made compatible with the BITalino ecosystem and sensor
platform as a Wi-Fi transmitter, bridge and data hub. It captures pre-digitized BITalino
sensor data and packs it in an Open Sound Control (OSC) message in addition to the IMU
data, which are sent in a separate OSC message (see
).
In addition, a new form factor of the module allows for soldering additional sensors or
accessories (e.g. switch, LED, piezo) to expand its possibilities. Finally, an RGB LED was
added for an enhanced visual interaction with the user, easing the boot & connection
sequence (Wi-Fi connection, streaming). Furthermore, you can facilitate your experience
with the R-IoT by purchasing a pre-configured TP-Link router with all the necessary
parameters to ease the connection of your BITalino R-IoT without any additional
intervention needed (
https://plux.info/accessories/403-wireless-route-bitalino-riot-
). If you prefer to configure a network yourself or change the settings on
the device, we advise you to read the following chapters.
The BITalino R-IoT exports only some of the available I/O's from the CC3200 for matters
of size form factor. It remains small enough to be installed anywhere: on the body, on an
instrument or in an object and it can be adapted to various contexts.
An I2C bus is also exported allowing for a complete chain of accessories to be talked to,
from LED controllers to additional sensors or I/O extenders, it also embeds all the
features from the original design.
Lastly, the BITalino R-IoT edition is meant to be used either as a replacement of the
Bluetooth module provided with the BITalino sensor board or in standalone mode (as a
wireless Wi-Fi IMU). The pinout of the module reflects this specificity compared to the
original R-IoT module and features a 6 pin 2.54mm header that provides the power supply
and serial communication to the BITalino board or to a FTDI USB serial cable (with
crossed / null-modem wiring).
To ease the reading of this document, we will refer from now to the BITalino R-IoT as
R-IoT
.
