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User's Guide
Students book a device (or multiple devices) exclusively. Each device has specific hardware and programming features, which are provided in the documentation.
There is usually a time limit for device bookings, e.g., 2 hours per booking.
Students author the code in the web-based editor; depending on the platform, this may also require authoring some configuration files (e.g., platformio.ini, makefile, etc.). Refer to the technical specification for the particular laboratory nodes - it is highly contextual.
Once the code is ready, it can be compiled, and if the compilation is successful, it can be uploaded to the device.
Results can be observed via the web camera in near real time. Some nodes will also provide other interaction capabilities, usually via a bottom-right part of the screen, where documentation is integrated.
Several instances of this software are implemented across consortium partners (details are on IOT-OPEN.EU and IOT-OPEN.EU Reloaded Main Page, but perhaps the one you may want to start from is an instance implemented in SUT, shared with TalTech, ITsilesia, and ITT Group: SUT's VREL NextGen.
How to Start
Student needs to create an account, virtually as in any other web application (figure 1):
Once the account is created, check your mailbox for an activation link. Activate your account and log in to the system.
Devices' Availability
Devices are booked exclusively.
A limited number of devices is available for everyone.
Other devices are provided solely for consortium members.
Don't hesitate to contact the supervisor of your labs if you are a consortium student using this laboratory equipment during your regular course and you cannot see other devices than public: you were not added correctly to the student's group.
Booking a device
The device booking process is straightforward. You can book now, and in the future. The process is described below:
- Log in to the system.
- Click Bookings button, figure 2.
- Select the device from the list. Note that you may have access to multiple laboratories, devices, and technologies. Each device represents specific features, so check carefully with the documentation and scenarios you will implement to determine the necessary hardware components for your lab work. In case of doubt, contact the supervisor. A sample list with ESP32 laboratory devices is present in the figure 3.
- Select the date and time; you can move among dates and book a device in advance! Respect other students and refrain from overbooking more than necessary or as instructed. 4
- Once booked, switch back to “My Devices” and select a device (figure 5) - you can work only during the booked period, and you will be logged off automatically!
When the code editing icon is greyed out (<>) as in the figure 5, it means that your booking time has passed or it is in advance.
