SparkFun has introduced the launch of a brand new lower-cost data-logging board, designed for the Web of Issues (IoT): the Espressif ESP32-WROOM-32E-based SparkFun DataLogger IoT, boasting computerized detection and configuration of a spread of Qwiic sensor breakouts.
“The SparkFun DataLogger IoT is an information logger that comes preprogrammed to routinely log GPS and varied strain, humidity, and distance sensors. All with out writing a single line of code,” explains SparkFun’s Chris McCarty of the board. “The DataLogger routinely detects, configures, and logs Qwiic sensors. It was particularly designed for customers who simply have to seize plenty of knowledge to a CSV or JSON file and get again to their extra intensive mission.”
Constructed round an Espressif ESP32-WROOM-32E module, the unit can log to a microSD card or wirelessly to a distant service — therefore the ‘IoT” in its identify. Its greatest promoting level, although: computerized detection of a variety of SparkFun’s Qwiic sensor breakout boards, together with any u-blox International Navigation Satellite tv for pc System (GNSS) modules, distance sensors, environmental sensors, energy meters, and biometric sensors.
Every of those sensor, as soon as linked, will begin logging routinely — without having to put in writing any code or import any libraries. For many who have to combine the board right into a broader mission, varied options are introduced out to 0.1″ pin headers alongside the aspect.
The board drops the onboard IMU, however retains all the opposite options of its predecessor. (📷: SparkFun)
The brand new SparkFun DataLogger IoT is predicated on the corporate’s earlier DataLogger IoT 9DoF, which incorporates an built-in nine-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) comprised of the STMicroelectronics ISM330DHCX and MEMSIC MMC5983MA. The brand new model drops this, shaving $20 from the worth to make the unit extra reasonably priced for the maker on a finances.
The SparkFun IoT DataLogger is now out there on the corporate’s net retailer for 54.95 earlier than quantity reductions; it’s being offered alongside the unique 9DoF variant, which stays out there at $74.95.