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Source for Raspberry Pi demo released

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We thought that it might be useful to show how our Raspberry Pi demo is done, so here are the sources.

As stated in previous posts, the java hardware communications are made using Pi4j library.

Most of the classes are the same as in SampleConsoleServer (sample that comes with the SDK packages). Note that depending on your SDK version the classes might not compile directly (as this was done with our SDK 2.0 beta, but they should be almost the same; if they do not compile for some reason, copy them from your SDK package). The WeatherStation.java contains the IO side of the server and WeatherStationServer.java contains the UA side.

 

Raspberry Pi demo updates

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Our Raspberry Pi weather station demo has been upgraded. The system has been enclosed in a box and cables have received threaded cover layer. Two DS18B20 external temperature sensors have been added, one of them can be removed if needed (by a DB9 connector, with custom soldering). Three buttons have been added for adding interaction for exhibition visitors. Continue reading →

OPC Day Italy 2013

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The OPC Day Italy 2013 was held in Bologna on October 3rd. This was the first event of the kind in Italy and it was good to see a lot of attention here with a total 60 people attending the seminar. 3 new Italian companies have joined the OPC Foundation as new members this year so it looks like OPC is getting more grounds in Italy and the timing for the event was optimal! Continue reading →