Best IoT Design Tool: Guide To Use

Are you ready to bring your IoT project to life but unsure where to start? Protonest’s IoT System Design Tool is here to simplify the complex process of designing and configuring IoT systems, devices, and components.

This guide walks you through every step of using the tool, ensuring you maximize its features to create an IoT solution that meets your project needs.

What is Protonest’s IoT Design Tool?

Protonest’s IoT Design Tool is an interactive platform that helps you specify each detail of your IoT project. From selecting sensors and actuators to choosing communication protocols and power sources, this tool covers every aspect of IoT system design. It also provides articles to guide your decisions so you’re well-informed at each stage.

Key Features

• Simplified Process: Break down the complex IoT design process into manageable steps.
• Educational Support: Offers articles and guides to help you understand each component.
• Customization Options: Allows you to tailor every aspect of your IoT project.
• Expert Review: Submit your design for professional feedback, quotes, and timelines.
• DIY Option: Receive the completed form for self-implementation if you prefer a do-it-yourself approach. (Not Implemented yet)

Here is the link to our design Tool,

https://iot-system-design-tool.protonest.co

Getting Started with the Tool

Step 1: Provide Your Contact Information

• Begin by entering your personal and contact details. This information ensures we can assist you effectively throughout your project.

Step 2: Define What You Need

• Identify the components that apply to your project. The tool will adapt the questions based on your choices.

1. If you need a complete IoT system with one/ multiple IoT devices with user web/mobile dashboards, you can select “Complete System”.
2. If you need only the IoT device, you can select “IoT Device”. In that case web/mobile development is not handled.

Step 3: Choose Your Learning Path

Decide how you’d like to proceed,

• Learn While Ordering: Ideal if you want guidance and educational insights as you specify your project requirements.
• Direct Requirements Submission: Perfect if you already know what you need and prefer to upload a detailed document.

For this guide, we’ll focus on the “Learn While Ordering” path.

Navigating the Tool

Project Overview

Start by providing a brief description of your project,

• Project Title: Give your project a name.
• Brief Overview: Summarize your project’s goals and objectives.
• Specific Features: List the main functionalities you want in your IoT system or device.

According to the example, there are two devices namely base station and sensor node. So you need to select the number of IoT devices as 2.

Then you will need to fill out two forms for the two separate devices.

Components Selection

a. Sensors and Actuators

Consider the physical components your project requires,

• Sensors: Identify the types of data you need to collect (e.g., temperature, humidity, motion).
• Actuators: Determine the actions your system needs to perform (e.g., turning on lights, moving motors).

Don’t worry if you’re unsure about specific models, you can use our article to help choose.

b. Communication Protocols

Decide how your devices will communicate,

• Include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Cellular, MQTT, LoRa, and more.

The tool offers the article to help you make an informed choice in selecting the communication method.

Data Management

Determine how your system will handle data,

• Data Storage Needs: Do you require data to be stored, and if so, what type (SQL, NoSQL, etc.)
• Backend Services: Decide if you need a custom backend or if existing platforms suffice.
• Hosting Preferences: Choose your preferred cloud service provider (e.g., AWS, Azure).

Understanding your data flow is crucial for an IoT system. So, please select according to your specific needs.

User Interface Options

Select the interfaces through which users will interact with your system,

• Mobile Application
• Web Dashboard
• Touch or Non-Touch Displays
• No User Interface Needed

The tool will guide you through additional questions based on your selections, helping you outline functionality and design preferences.

Power Supply and Hardware

Define how your devices will be powered,

• Power Source: Battery-operated, AC power, or a combination. Specific questions are asked according to your selections.
• Energy Efficiency: Indicate if minimizing energy consumption is a priority.
• Hardware Preferences: You can mention any specific components or standards you wish to use.

Proper power management ensures the reliability and longevity of your devices.

Additional Features

Consider any other requirements,

• Enclosure Design: If you need custom housing, we will be providing a separate set of questions for the design.
• Machine Learning Integration: If you need an ML model to be integrated into the system, you need to tick the preference and answer the questions related to that.
• PCB Designing: There are separate sets of questions for each PCB if you wish to make PCBs.
• Safety Features: Such as external fuses or overcharge protection.

These options help you build a comprehensive IoT solution.

Finalizing Your Submission

Once you’ve filled out all relevant sections, review your answers and submit the form for Protonest’s expert review. They will provide a quote and timeline based on your project’s complexity.

Alternatively, you can send the completed form to yourself for DIY implementation.

Protonest’s IoT System Design Tool is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to develop an IoT system or device.

Whether you’re a professional engineer, a startup founder, or a hobbyist, this tool offers the guidance and resources you need to turn your ideas into reality. Follow this guide to design a custom IoT solution tailored to your specific needs.

Ready to start your IoT journey? Visit Protonest’s IoT System Design Tool and bring your project to life today! If you have questions or need assistance, contact support at info@protonest.co.

Contact us for any consultations or projects related to IoT and embedded systems.

Email: info@protonest.co

Protonest for more details.

Protonest specializes in transforming IoT ideas into reality. We offer prototyping services from concept to completion. Our commitment ensures that your visionary IoT concepts become tangible, innovative, and advanced prototypes.

Our Website: https://www.protonest.co/

Cheers!