A new evaluation board has been unveiled in the form of the Zephyr reel board. It has been created as part of the Zephyr Project and was conceived by team members who gathered after the doors shut at the February 2018 Embedded World conference in Germany at PHYTEC’s booth, to discuss the creation of a custom Zephyr development board. Now, just months later, a new board specifically designed for Zephyr developers has been unveiled.
Development and Collaboration
The reel board is an evaluation board developed by PHYTEC Messtechnik GmbH in cooperation with the Zephyr Project for the Zephyr Hackathon – “Get Connected”, which took place during the OpenIOT summit in Edinburgh on October 25th, 2018. This collaboration highlights the strong community and industry support behind the Zephyr Project, which aims to create a scalable, real-time operating system (RTOS) for connected, resource-constrained devices.
The Zephyr Project is an open-source initiative that brings together developers, hardware manufacturers, and technology companies to create a robust and flexible RTOS. The reel board is a testament to this collaborative effort, providing a versatile platform for developers to experiment with and implement Zephyr OS in various applications.
Features and Applications
The reel board makes it easy to evaluate the Zephyr OS with its various connectivity capabilities. It supports a wide range of use cases, including:
- Battery-powered sensor node: Ideal for remote sensing applications where power efficiency is crucial.
- Low power, low-cost human-machine interface (HMI): Suitable for remote control or environmental sensor monitoring.
- Temperature and humidity monitor: Can be used on your table to keep track of environmental conditions.
- Product, name, or price tag: Useful for retail and inventory management.
- Interactive lanyard badge: Perfect for meetings and conferences, providing a dynamic and interactive way to display information.
The reel board is equipped with a variety of sensors and connectivity options, making it a versatile tool for developers. It includes Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for wireless communication, a built-in accelerometer and gyroscope for motion sensing, and a temperature and humidity sensor for environmental monitoring. Additionally, the board features a programmable RGB LED and a user button, allowing for easy interaction and customization.
For documentation and full specifications, jump over to the official Zephyr Project website by following the link below.
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