SLTB004A – Thunderboard Sense 2 Sensor-to-Cloud IoT Development Kit

Thunderboard Sense 2 is a compact, featured-packed development platform. It provides the fastest path to develop and prototype IoT products such as battery-powered wireless sensor nodes. The development platform combines a broad range of sensors with the powerful multi-protocol EFR32 radio and a mobile app offering Bluetooth communication and cloud connectivity. Thunderboard Sense 2 also has an on-board J-Link debugger and is fully supported in Simplicity Studio.

Key Features

Wireless SoC with multi-protocol radio
ARM Cortex M4 core with 256 kB RAM and 1024 kB Flash
Low Energy Consumption
Flexible MCU peripheral interfaces
2.4 GHz radio configuration with on-board antenna
Segger J-Link Integrated Debugger
USB CDC virtual serial port
8 Mbit SPI ultra low power NOR flash for local storage
Relative Humidity and Temperature Sensor Si7021
UV and Ambient Light Sensor Si1133
Pressure Sensor BMP280
Indoor Air Quality and Gas Sensor CCS811
6-axis Inertial Sensor ICM-20648
Digital Microphone ICS-43434
High brightness LEDs
Hall-effect Sensor Si7210

Mobile App

Mobile app for Android and iOS
iOS app implemented in swift
Android app implanted in native code
Source code available atGitHub

Mobile App Features

Beacon notifications
View sensor data
Control LEDs and detect button pushes
Stream sensor data to the cloud

Cloud Streaming

Data is stored inFirebase
Web frontend is implemented in ReactJS

Using Alt.js as the flux implementation
D3.js for data driven charts

All source code available

Resources

Thunderboard Sense 2 Kit User’s Guide
Thunderboard Sense 2 Bluetooth Low Energy Demo User’s Guide
iOS App Source Code
Android App Source Code
Get Started with Thunderboard Sense 2

FAQs:
Q: What sensors are included in the Thunderboard Sense 2 Development Kit?
A: The Thunderboard Sense 2 includes a variety of sensors: temperature, humidity, pressure, light, motion (accelerometer and gyroscope), and gas sensors. These sensors provide comprehensive environmental data for IoT applications.
Q: What is the primary use of the Thunderboard Sense 2?
A: The Thunderboard Sense 2 is designed for rapid prototyping of IoT solutions. It enables you to develop and test sensor-based applications, with features for cloud integration and Bluetooth connectivity.
Q: How does the Thunderboard Sense 2 connect to the cloud?
A: The Thunderboard Sense 2 uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for communication. It can connect to cloud platforms through Bluetooth to send sensor data, which can be visualized and analyzed using provided software tools.
Q: What development tools are available for the Thunderboard Sense 2?
A: The kit includes software tools like the Thunderboard app for iOS and Android, which allows you to visualize sensor data, configure settings, and explore cloud connectivity options. SDKs and documentation are also available for development.
Q: What are the key features of the Thunderboard Sense 2 Development Kit?
A: Key features include multiple environmental sensors, BLE connectivity, a user-friendly mobile app, and a platform for sensor-to-cloud IoT applications. It is designed for ease of use in creating and testing IoT solutions.
Q: Can the Thunderboard Sense 2 be used for commercial IoT applications?
A: While the Thunderboard Sense 2 is primarily intended for prototyping and development, the data and insights gained from it can inform commercial IoT applications. For production, further development may be required.