ThingsBoard is an open-source IoT platform that enables data collection, processing, and visualization for connected devices.
The Community Edition is a free, open-source IoT platform that provides basic device management, data collection, and visualization features, and integrates with a wide variety of devices and protocols. You can find the source code on their GitHub repository. The community edition is free and supports up to 30 devices.
For larger scale projects, The Business Edition offers advanced features, such as enhanced security, advanced rule engine components, white-labeling, and professional support, with subscription plans starting at $10 per month.
The first integration the folks at Thingsboard showed off was with the Temco Controls TSTAT10 programmable thermostat. First they connected over RS485 to set the Wi-Fi credentials, then they were able to connect over Wi-Fi with BACnet for a wireless high-speed connection. More information can be found here.
Next ThingsBoard integrated the T3E-6CT, a general-purpose IO module with 6 x CT 330mV inputs for power monitoring applications. The connection was more straightforward with the Ethernet port this time. Normally the T3E series are (non programmable) expansion IO for the T3 controllers, the ‘E’ signifying expansion module, with expansion done over the RS485 ports. However the T3E can be used as general purpose IO with any system. The link to the step by step instructions is here.
Integrating any device into the ThingsBoard environment simplifies the execution of advanced applications. Their website highlights numerous high-level use cases.
Thanks to the team at Thingsboard for reaching out and spending the time to get familiar with these Temco Controls products. There’s more integrations coming, I’d like to show off an integration for hardware developers using one of the ESP32 development boards along with our Sensirion based Temp+Humidity sensor.